EV charger installation and rebates in Texas

Two charger rebates are open in Texas right now, from Austin Energy. A licensed installer for your area can put the charger in.

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Rebates

Charger rebates in Texas

Each program below was checked on its administrator’s own page. Some need you to apply before the work starts.

Home EV Charger Rebate

Open

Austin Energy

Austin Energy electricity customers can receive 50% of an eligible home charger purchase, up to $500, after installation and Power Partner EV enrollment.

Who qualifies and how to apply

How much: 50% of purchase price up to $500
Who qualifies: Austin Energy electricity customer with a purchased/leased plug-in EV, Power Partner EV enrollment and eligible charger or qualifying telematics vehicle; installation at applicant's address
When to apply: Apply after completed installation; Power Partner EV enrollment required before rebate application

Program terms How to applyChecked October 13, 2026

Commercial EV Charging Station Rebate

Open

Austin Energy

Austin Energy's commercial account offer reimburses 50% of eligible purchase/installation cost within technology caps, after completed installation/inspection/activation.

Who qualifies and how to apply

How much: 50% eligible cost; up to $700 Level 1, $3,000 Level 2 or $5,000 DCFC per station
Who qualifies: Austin Energy commercial account holder or authorized representative at eligible service address; qualified contractor/final permit and required equipment/network conditions
When to apply: Current application follows completed installation, permit inspection and activation
Deadline: Within 180 days of completed installation/activation; fiscal-year station limit applies

Program terms How to applyChecked October 13, 2026

Also listed for Texas by the U.S. Department of Energy and state agencies: Entergy, Guadalupe Valley Electric Coop, Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO), United Cooperative Services (UCS), Xcel Energy. Check each one’s current terms before you apply.

Closed or ended: Alternative Fueling Facilities Program.

Statewide programs: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Power company guides

Austin Energy

Before the installer comes

Permits, licenses and rules in Texas

Permits and inspection

The electrical permit for a charger comes from your city or county building department, or in some places a state office. Your installer pulls the permit and books the inspection.

Permits and inspection, explained

Check the installer’s license

Electricians in Texas are licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Electricians Program. Look up a license by business or person to see that it is active.

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Apartments and condos

Ask your landlord, HOA or board before adding a charger. You can search Texas law through the Library of Congress.

Charging in apartments and condos · Chargers for your building

Public charging in Texas

The U.S. Department of Energy’s September 1, 2026 count shows 3,738 public-access operational locations in Texas, with 12,542 reported ports where the count is known. Another 245 locations are private.

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Program terms come from each administrator’s own page, and charging counts from the U.S. Department of Energy. Sources and methods

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