EV vs Gas Cost in Texas (2026)
Texas electricity averages 14.1¢/kWh. Gas is $2.88/gallon. Driving an EV 12,000 miles costs $483/year vs $1,152/year for a 30 MPG gas car.
Annual savings
$669
per year
5-year savings
$3,345
fuel only
EV/mile
4.0¢
vs 9.6¢ gas
State rebate
$2,500
available
Texas trails the national average
National average EV fuel savings: $728/year. Texas comes in $59/year lower. Electricity at 14.1¢/kWh is 2.0¢ below the national average.
Texas: EV vs gas full breakdown
| EV | Gas car (30 MPG) | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel rate | 14.1¢/kWh | $2.88/gal |
| Cost per mile | 4.0¢/mile | 9.6¢/mile |
| Annual fuel (12,000 mi) | $483 | $1,152 |
| 5-year fuel | $2,415 | $5,760 |
| Annual fuel savings | $669/yr · $3,345 over 5 years | |
3.5 mi/kWh EV efficiency · 30 MPG gas car · home charging · 2026 EIA electricity rates and GasBuddy gas prices
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Electricity: 14.1¢/kWh · Gas: $2.88/gal · Texas 2026 rates
Texas EV incentives (2026)
State rebate: up to $2,500
Texas Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase Voucher: up to $2,500 for new BEV. Budget-limited — funds run out quickly. Apply at tceq.texas.gov.
HOV lane access
EVs can use carpool lanes solo in Texas.
Electricity: 14.1¢/kWh
2.0¢ below the national average of 16.1¢/kWh. A full 75 kWh battery charge costs $10.58.
Source: EIA 2026 residential rates
Gas: $2.88/gallon
$0.32 below the national average of $3.2/gal. Filling a 15-gallon tank costs $43.2 in Texas.
Source: GasBuddy 2026 state averages
EV charging availability in Texas
Decent coveragePublic charging in Texas covers major metro areas and interstate corridors. Rural coverage is improving. Home charging handles most daily needs.
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