How much does it cost to charge an electric car in Texas?
At 15.1¢ per kWh, Texas electricity is 6% below the national average of 16¢. Gas is relatively cheap at about $2.75 a gallon (21% below the $3.50 reference), so a thrifty gas car stays more competitive.
At Texas's average rate, adding 100 miles to a Model 3 costs about $3.78 at home, and a full 60 kWh charge costs about $9.06. Over a year of 13,500 miles with 85% home charging, the EV charging cost in Texas comes to about $661 — roughly $55 a month. The U.S. average for the same car is $687.
EV charging cost in Texas: home vs station
Home charging at $0.151 per kWh works out to 3.8¢ a mile in a Model 3. Public DC fast charging, often around $0.45 per kWh, is 11.3¢ a mile. If you could only fast charge, the yearly bill would be about $1,519, which is $359 more than gas. Ask your utility about EV or time-of-use plans; overnight rates are frequently well below the average shown here.
EV vs gas cost per mile in Texas
| Vehicle | Per mile | Per year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | 4.9¢ | $661 | $3,305 |
| Tesla Model Y | 5.5¢ | $740 | $3,702 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 5.9¢ | $793 | $3,966 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 9.4¢ | $1,269 | $6,346 |
| Honda Civic | 7.9¢ | $1,061 | $5,304 |
| Toyota Camry | 8.6¢ | $1,160 | $5,801 |
| Honda CR-V | 9.8¢ | $1,326 | $6,629 |
| Ford F-150 | 13.8¢ | $1,856 | $9,281 |
EV rows use the blended 85% home / 15% fast-charging price of $0.196 per kWh. Fuel only — maintenance and purchase price are in the calculator.
Is an electric car worth it in Texas?
Texas ranks #43 of 50 for EV fuel savings, near the bottom, so the case rests more on driving a lot, charging at home overnight and lower maintenance. For the Model 3 to cost the same to fuel as a Camry, gas in Texas would have to drop to about $1.57 a gallon. Add lower upkeep — no oil changes and less brake wear — and the yearly gap typically grows by a few hundred dollars. Whether the switch pays off depends mostly on the price difference you pay up front; enter it in the payback field above.
Nearby in the ranking: New Jersey ($508/yr), Hawaii ($505/yr), Vermont ($495/yr), New York ($412/yr). Compare all 50 states.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla in Texas?
At about 15.1¢ per kWh, a Model 3 (25 kWh/100 mi) costs roughly 3.8¢ a mile at home and a Model Y (28 kWh/100 mi) about 4.2¢. A full 75 kWh charge is about $11.33 at home; Supercharger and other fast-charging prices are higher and vary by location and time.
Is it cheaper to drive electric than gas in Texas?
Yes. With mostly home charging, an efficient EV saves about $499 a year in fuel compared with a 32 MPG car at Texas's average prices.
What is the average electricity rate in Texas?
Our preset uses about 15.1¢ per kWh, a rounded residential average based on U.S. EIA state data. Your bill can differ by utility, season and plan — use the per-kWh total from your own bill for the best estimate.
How much is gas in Texas?
The preset uses about $2.75 per gallon of regular, a rounded statewide average. Pump prices change weekly, so type today's local price into the calculator.