EV Charging in Texas

Install EV chargers or score a site in Texas with EV Data Map by Charge Rigs. 3,823 existing public charging locations (885 DC fast, 2,938 Level 2). Free 0–100 profitability analysis on any Texas address.

Texas is served by 3,823 public electric vehicle charging locations operating 12,467 individual chargers. 885 of those locations (23%) provide DC fast charging suitable for road-trip stops, while 2,938 (77%) deliver Level 2 charging for longer-dwell parking such as workplaces, retail and hospitality.

The cities with the most public charging in Texas are Austin (711), Houston (401), Dallas (260), San Antonio (209), Fort Worth (115). Across the state, charging is provided by a mix of national networks and regional operators.

EV Data Map is an EVSE and DC Fast Charger location analyzer that scores every potential charging site in the United States from 0 to 100 for DC Fast Charger ROI — combining EV ownership density, daytime population, traffic, demographics, nearby competing chargers, dwell-time characteristics of surrounding land use, and grid capacity. Use the analyzer to enter any address in Texas and receive an instant score, demand projection and recommended charger configuration.

Texas charging by the numbers

Locations
3,823
Chargers
12,467
DC Fast locations
885
Level 2 locations
2,938

DC fast share: 23% · Level 2 share: 77% · 434 cities with public charging.

Top cities in Texas

The strongest EV charging hubs in Texas — explore site analysis and coverage detail:

Top cities for EV charging in Texas

The following Texas cities have the most public EV charging locations.

  1. Austin — 711 locations (56 DC fast)
  2. Houston — 401 locations (81 DC fast)
  3. Dallas — 260 locations (32 DC fast)
  4. San Antonio — 209 locations (41 DC fast)
  5. Fort Worth — 115 locations (24 DC fast)
  6. Plano — 96 locations (11 DC fast)
  7. Frisco — 58 locations (4 DC fast)
  8. El Paso — 57 locations (13 DC fast)
  9. Irving — 50 locations (8 DC fast)
  10. Corpus Christi — 39 locations (8 DC fast)
  11. Spring — 36 locations (11 DC fast)
  12. Katy — 35 locations (6 DC fast)
  13. Arlington — 34 locations (9 DC fast)
  14. Grand Prairie — 32 locations (8 DC fast)
  15. Lewisville — 32 locations (3 DC fast)
  16. Round Rock — 32 locations (10 DC fast)
  17. Lubbock — 28 locations (9 DC fast)
  18. Richardson — 27 locations (7 DC fast)
  19. McKinney — 27 locations (7 DC fast)
  20. Denton — 26 locations (7 DC fast)
  21. Sherman — 25 locations
  22. Amarillo — 25 locations (9 DC fast)
  23. Grapevine — 22 locations (8 DC fast)
  24. Cedar Park — 22 locations (6 DC fast)

How profitability scores work in Texas

Every score on EV Data Map blends location demand, competition and operating economics into a single 0–100 number. Demand inputs include the registered EV count, commute and through-traffic patterns, daytime worker population, retail and hospitality footprint, and tourism inflows. Competition uses the count and quality of nearby existing chargers — DC fast power, network reliability and dwell-fit. Operating economics include estimated electricity tariffs, demand-charge exposure, expected utilization, and capital cost for the recommended hardware mix.

For Texas the model accounts for the existing footprint of 885 DC fast and 2,938 Level 2 sites distributed across 434 cities, plus interstate corridor traffic and state-specific incentive programs such as NEVI awards.

Frequently asked questions

How many EV charging stations are in Texas?
There are 3,823 public electric vehicle charging locations across Texas operating 12,467 individual chargers — 885 DC fast locations and 2,938 Level 2 locations.
Which city in Texas has the most EV chargers?
Austin leads Texas with 711 public charging locations, followed by Houston (401) and Dallas (260).
How much does it cost to install an EV charger in Texas?
Level 2 chargers in Texas typically install for $4,000–$12,000 per port including make-ready; DC fast installs run $80,000–$250,000+ per port depending on power level, utility upgrades and trenching.
What permits and incentives apply to EV chargers in Texas?
Most Texas projects need an electrical permit (and a building permit plus utility coordination for DC fast). Sites can typically stack the federal 30C tax credit (up to 30% / $100,000 per commercial charger in eligible census tracts) with Texas state, utility and NEVI-funded programs.
How long does it take to install an EV charger in Texas?
Typical commercial Level 2 installations in Texas energize in 4–8 weeks from site survey. DC fast installs typically run 4–9 months because of utility service upgrades, transformer lead times and switchgear procurement.
How long does it take an EV charger in Texas to become profitable?
Payback in Texas depends on utilization, electricity tariffs (especially demand charges) and incentives captured. Well-sited Level 2 stations typically reach payback in 3–5 years; DC fast sites with strong throughput in 3–6 years.

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