EV Charging Costs in Texas
At 13.33¢/kWh, Texas is 17% below the national average (16.11¢/kWh). Ranked #22 cheapest out of 51.
Data: EIA residential electricity rates · EPA vehicle efficiency · March 2026
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EV Charging in Texas: What You Need to Know
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/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/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 20-40% of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $2.40 to $3.20.
Frequently Asked Questions
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/day, monthly charging costs are about $34.99.