Texas has a number of EV tax credits and incentives for electric vehicle (EV) owners. The largest is the Light-Duty Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate, which offers a credit of up to $2,500 for buying an electric vehicle or plug in hybrid. Various utility companies in the state offer rebates for Level 2 EV chargers, with Austin Energy offering the most generous rebate of 50% up to $1,200. Find EV tax credits & incentives by state.
List of Texas EV Tax Credit Opportunities
Learn more about the EV charging station rebates in Texas below.
Residential Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Rebate – Austin Energy
Austin Energy offers residential customers who own an EV a rebate of 50% of the cost to purchase and install a qualified Level 2 EV charging station, up to $1,200. For more information, including eligibility requirements, see the Austin Energy Home Charging website.
Light-Duty Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebates
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) administers the Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive Program (LDPLIP) as part of the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP). LDPLIP provides grants for the purchase or lease of a new light-duty vehicle powered by compressed natural gas (CNG), propane, hydrogen, or electricity. CNG and propane vehicles, including bi-fuel vehicles, are eligible for a rebate of up to $5,000. Electric drive vehicles powered by a battery or hydrogen fuel cell, including plug-in hybrid electric vehicles with a battery capacity of at least 4 kilowatt hours, are eligible for a rebate of up to $2,500. One rebate is available per eligible vehicle. Rebates are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, including application periods, see the TERP website.
(Reference Texas Statutes, Health and Safety Code 386.154 and Texas Administrative Code Title 30 Part 1 Chapter 114 Subchapter K Division 2 Rule 114.610-114.613)
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Rebate – United Cooperative Services (UCS)
UCS offers residential customers a rebate of 50% of the cost to install a Level 2 EV charging station, up to $500. Eligible customers must agree to charge EVs during off-peak hours. For more information, including eligibility and how to apply, see the UCS Energy Rebate Programs website.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Rebate – Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO)
SWEPCO offers residential customers a $250 rebate for the installation of an ENERGY STAR-certified Level 2 EV charging station. Rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional terms and conditions apply. For more information, including how to apply, see the SWEPCO Level 2 Home EV Charging Station Rebate Program website.
