What EV charging incentives are available in Texas?

As of June 2026, there are 8 programs that can offset EV charging costs in Texas: 4 commercial, 1 residential, 1 vehicle/rate programs — mostly utility rebates and state grants — plus the federal 30C Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit, worth up to $100,000 per commercial charging port. Programs open and close; confirm current status before budgeting.

Does Texas offer rebates for commercial EV charging stations?

Yes. 4 commercial programs are currently tracked in Texas, including El Paso Electric (TX): PowerConnect TX Program, Plug-In Austin. Most are administered by utilities and pay per port or per project, and many require pre-approval before installation begins.

How does the federal 30C tax credit work for EV chargers?

The 30C Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit gives businesses up to $100,000 per charging port — 6% of qualified costs, or 30% if prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements are met — for chargers installed in eligible census tracts. Homeowners can claim 30% up to $1,000 per port. It's claimed on your federal tax return; eligibility mapping by census tract is the first step.

Who applies for the incentives — the owner or the contractor?

Formally the applicant is usually the site owner, but in practice the contractor determines whether you qualify: equipment must match program eligibility lists, applications often must precede construction, and payout requires commissioning documentation. Faith Energy handles incentive sequencing and paperwork as part of design-build delivery.

EV Charging Incentives · Texas

Texas EV charging incentives & rebates (2026).

As of June 2026, we track 8 incentive programs that can offset EV charging costs in Texas: 4 commercial, 1 residential, 1 vehicle/rate programs, plus the federal 30C tax credit available nationwide.

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Federal incentives that apply in Texas.

Available in every state. The federal 30C credit is claimed on your tax return — eligibility depends on census tract, and for the full 30% commercial rate, on prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements.

30C Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit

The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Tax Credit, commonly referred to as the “30C tax credit,” gives qualifying businesses that install electric vehicle (EV) recharging property located within an eligible census tract a tax credit of up to $100,000 per EV charging port. The credit, subject to depreciation, equals 6% of the total qualified costs per port, or 30% for businesses and tax-exempt entities that meet prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements, with that same $100,000 limit.

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Residential 30C Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit

The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Tax Credit, commonly referred to as the “30C tax credit,” gives qualifying individuals that install electric vehicle (EV) recharging property located within an eligible census tract a tax credit equal to 30% of the cost with a maximum amount of $1,000 per EV charging port.

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Commercial

Commercial & workplace charging programs in Texas.

Rebates and grants for businesses, fleets, multifamily, and public charging. Most require application before installation.

El Paso Electric (TX): PowerConnect TX Program

El Paso Electric (EPE) provides rebates towards costs associated with distribution system upgrades or improvements needed to provide public EV charging capabilities through their PowerConnect TX Program. The program is open to commercial and municipal customers in Texas who have an active account with EPE and remain in good standing. Up to $20,000 per site is available towards Level 2 installations and up to $200,000 per site is available towards DC fast charging installations. Eligible customers can apply for up to 20% of available funding and are responsible for the purchase, operation, and maintenance of the charging stations.

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Plug-In Austin

Austin Energy offers a Business EV Charger Rebate of up to $3,000 for Level 2 charging stations for businesses and multifamily properties and $5,000 for DC fast chargers (DCFC). Rebates cannot exceed 50% of equipment and installation costs. If installing DCFC, the stations must be open to the public.

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Take Charge Texas

With Take Charge Texas, El Paso Electric offers a turnkey solution for commercial/municipal customers who are interested in having public EV charging stations but don’t want to manage them. El Paso Electric will purchase, install, operate, and maintain the charging stations, and the customer will be charged monthly infrastructure and O&M fees to pay for these services in addition to their regular monthly bill. The customer can choose a payment plan ranging from 1 to 10 years.

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Texas NEVI Phase II

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) currently has funding available for Phase II of their National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. Private entities eligible to conduct business in Texas can apply for up to 80% of total eligible project costs towards the purchase, installation, operation, and maintenance of DC fast chargers (DCFC). Each location must support a minimum of four (4) publicly available ports with both CCS and NACS connectors. Applications are open until June 12, 2026.

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Residential

Residential charging programs in Texas.

Rebates and rate programs for home charging — useful for employees, fleet-at-home programs, and residents of properties we serve.

Austin Energy Home EV Charger Rebate

Austin Energy offers EV owners a rebate of 50% of the purchase and installation cost of an approved Level 2 charging station. The maximum rebate amount is $1,200 for OCPP (Open Charge Point Protocol) compliant stations. Funding is limited and available only to Austin Energy customers on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Vehicles & Rates

Vehicle and rate programs in Texas.

Adjacent programs — vehicle incentives and charging-rate structures that change the economics of a charging project.

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Incentives are won or lost in the paperwork.

Most charging incentives have equipment eligibility lists, network requirements, deadlines, and post-installation reporting — and many pay out only if the application went in before construction. Faith Energy bakes incentive capture into design-build delivery: we match hardware to program eligibility lists, sequence applications correctly, and hand you the documentation each program demands.

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What EV charging incentives are available in Texas?: As of June 2026, there are 8 programs that can offset EV charging costs in Texas: 4 commercial, 1 residential, 1 vehicle/rate programs — mostly utility rebates and state grants — plus the federal 30C Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit, worth up to $100,000 per commercial charging port. Programs open and close; confirm current status before budgeting.
Does Texas offer rebates for commercial EV charging stations?: Yes. 4 commercial programs are currently tracked in Texas, including El Paso Electric (TX): PowerConnect TX Program, Plug-In Austin. Most are administered by utilities and pay per port or per project, and many require pre-approval before installation begins.
How does the federal 30C tax credit work for EV chargers?: The 30C Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit gives businesses up to $100,000 per charging port — 6% of qualified costs, or 30% if prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements are met — for chargers installed in eligible census tracts. Homeowners can claim 30% up to $1,000 per port. It's claimed on your federal tax return; eligibility mapping by census tract is the first step.
Who applies for the incentives — the owner or the contractor?: Formally the applicant is usually the site owner, but in practice the contractor determines whether you qualify: equipment must match program eligibility lists, applications often must precede construction, and payout requires commissioning documentation. Faith Energy handles incentive sequencing and paperwork as part of design-build delivery.

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Program details change and funding rounds open and close. Last reviewed June 2026 against program sources; always confirm current terms with the administering agency or utility before counting an incentive in a budget. Faith Energy confirms live program status as part of every project review.