EV incentives in Texas

Verified July 2026

The state's $2,500 rebate is dead — funding vanished in 57 days and EVs were dropped from the program. What actually matters now: utility charger rebates (Austin Energy pays up to $1,200) and the $200/yr EV fee.

The $7,500 federal new-EV credit and $4,000 used-EV credit ended September 30, 2025 — and the federal home-charger credit (30C) followed on June 30, 2026. If anyone tells you otherwise, they're reading an old script. (Charger installed on or before June 30, 2026? That one's still claimable on that year's return — IRS Form 8911.)

What TX offers on the purchase

TCEQ Light-Duty Purchase Incentive — $2,500 suspended

CLOSED — opened Oct 2025, EV funding exhausted Dec 10, 2025; remaining funds redirected to CNG/LPG vehicles, not EVs.

Official page

Utility money

CPS Energy (San Antonio) — $30 + $10/mo

EV Smart Rewards: $30 enrollment + $10/month for managed off-peak charging.

Official page

Home charger money

• Austin Energy — 50% of L2 charger purchase + install (Wi-Fi/Power Partner-compatible; funded through Dec 31, 2026) — up to $1,200 (official)
• Entergy Texas — "eTech" L2 charger rebate ($250/port, max 2, first-come) — $250 (official)
• SWEPCO (NE Texas) — ENERGY STAR L2 charger rebate — $250 (official)

The catch: Texas charges EV owners an extra $200/yr at registration.

Heads up on a new purchase: Texas collects $400 at initial registration (covers the first 2 years), then $200/yr at renewal. Hybrids are exempt.

Programs change monthly — confirm at the official links before signing. Got a dealer quote? Run it through the free Deal-Checker.