Electricity rates in Texas and what they mean for charging an EV

Average residential price, how it moved over the past year, the state's EV registration fee, and the annual home-charging cost of every current electric car.

Texas sits at 15.94¢ per kWh on a scale running from 13.11¢ in Nevada to 52.72¢ in Hawaii.

Households in Texas pay an average of 15.94¢ per kilowatt-hour, against a national average of 19.42¢. That is 18% below the U.S. figure, and it moved up 4.5% from 15.26¢ a year earlier.

EV registration fees in Texas

Most states charge electric vehicles an extra registration fee to make up for the gasoline tax they do not pay. What Texas currently has on the books, per the U.S. Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels Data Center:

Electric Vehicle (EV) Registration Fee

In addition to standard vehicle registration fees, new EV owners must pay a first-time registration fee of $400. After the first-time registration fee, the fee for EV registration renewal is $200. Fees contribute to the State Highway Fund. Fees do not apply to motorcycles or neighborhood electric vehicles. (Reference Texas Statutes, Transportation Code 502.360)

Most efficient, median and least efficient of the 223 electric cars on sale, charged at Texas prices.

Annual home-charging cost in Texas, by car

At 15.94¢/kWh and 12,000 miles a year. Sorted from most to least efficient.

States that pay about the same

Cheapest in the country: Nevada (13.11¢), Nebraska (13.25¢), Utah (13.37¢). Most expensive: Hawaii (52.72¢), California (34.74¢), Massachusetts (29.61¢). See all 51 →

Questions people ask about electricity and EVs in Texas

How much is electricity in Texas?

Households in Texas pay an average of 15.94¢ per kilowatt-hour, against a U.S. average of 19.42¢. That is 18% below the national figure, making it the 24th cheapest of 51 including DC. Prices moved up 4.5% over the past year, from 15.26¢.

How much does it cost to charge an electric car in Texas?

At 15.94¢ per kWh and 12,000 miles a year, home charging runs from $442 a year for the most efficient car on sale (the Lucid Air Pure) to $1,264 for the least efficient (the GMC Hummer EV SUV 2M20). Public DC fast charging costs substantially more per kWh than charging at home.

Does Texas charge an EV registration fee?

Yes. Texas charges an annual fee on electric vehicles of $200 to $400, on top of normal registration, to make up for the gasoline tax an EV does not pay. The exact amount depends on the vehicle type — the statutory text is quoted in full above.

Is Texas a cheap place to run an electric car?

On electricity price alone, yes. Charging a typical EV for a year costs $679 here, compared with $827 at the national average price. Registration fees and insurance vary by state too and are not included in that figure.

Electricity price is the state-wide average residential rate from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly table 5.6.A (May 2026). Your own utility's rate — and any time-of-use plan you are on — can differ substantially. Energy use per 100 miles is derived from EPA ratings; see any car's page for the method.