MONTHLY CHARGING
$35/mo
EV Charging Costs in Texas
At 13.33¢/kWh, Texas is 17% below the national average (16.11¢/kWh). Ranked number 22 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 13.3¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
Texas savings
YOU SAVE$1,171/year
In Texas, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50/gal. Over 5 years, that is $5,856.
73%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,171/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.033 EV
GAS
$0.13
EV
$0.03
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$5,856 total
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What the rate means for you
Texas's residential electricity rate of 13.33¢/kWh is 17% below the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $34.99 per month in charging costs, or $419.90 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50 per gallon, you save $1,155 per year.
At $0.033 per mile for electricity versus $0.125 per mile for gas, driving electric in Texas costs 73% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $5,776 in fuel savings alone, before accounting for reduced maintenance costs.
A full charge on a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery, 272 miles of range) costs $8.00 in Texas. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $2.40 to $3.20.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At Texas's average residential rate of 13.33¢/kWh, charging a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery) from empty costs $8.00. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $34.99.