MONTHLY CHARGING
$43/mo
EV Charging Costs in Texas
At 16.06¢/kWh, Texas is 12% below the national average (18.19¢/kWh). Ranked number 27 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 16.1¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
Texas savings
YOU SAVE$1,440/year
In Texas, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $4.28/gal. Over 5 years, that is $7,199.
74%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,440/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.040 EV
GAS
$0.15
EV
$0.04
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$7,199 total
Live savings meter
GAS1,953/yr
SAVES
1,440
/yr
EV513/yr
Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas (you) | 16.06¢ | $42.74 | #27 |
| Arizona | 15.44¢ | $41.09 | #24 |
| West Virginia | 15.47¢ | $41.17 | #25 |
| South Carolina | 15.93¢ | $42.40 | #26 |
| Minnesota | 16.25¢ | $43.25 | #28 |
| Alabama | 16.54¢ | $44.02 | #29 |
What the rate means for you
Texas's residential electricity rate of 16.06¢/kWh is 12% below the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $42.74 per month in charging costs, or $512.92 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at the US average of $4.28 per gallon, you save $1,440 per year.
At $0.040 per mile for electricity versus $0.153 per mile for gas, driving electric in Texas costs 74% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $7,199 in fuel savings alone, before accounting for reduced maintenance costs.
A full charge on a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery, 363 miles of range) costs $12.05 in Texas. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $3.61 to $4.82.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At Texas's average residential rate of 16.06¢/kWh, charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery) from empty costs $12.05. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $42.74.