Fleet take-home charging: Fort Worth, TX
Short answer: A driver's home Level 2 install costs $749–$2,500 (Qmerit, national, not city-specific), and TX residential power averages 15.91¢/kWh (EIA, August 2026). Monthly reimbursement = miles × kWh/mile × $0.1591.
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What does the home charger install cost?
| Installed range (national) | $749–$2,500 |
|---|---|
| Fort Worth permit | UNAVAILABLE as a single figure: Itemized electrical fees: permit application fee $33.08 and technology fee $16.87; outlets/fixtures $0.54 each (up to 100); services and subpanels 60–100 A $19.75, over 100 to 150 A $29.17, over 150 A $39.53. Residential remodel, one trade, minimum $119. No EV line. Ordinance 26-28781, effective Oct 1, 2026. (Official PDF blocked automated fetch today; not re-verified.) |
Sources: Qmerit – How much does Level 2 EV charger installation cost? (national, accessed 2026-10-25); Official fee schedule (not re-verified 2026-10-25) (accessed 2026-10-25).
How much should we reimburse each month?
Enter miles and the vehicle's kWh per mile (from its window sticker or fleet data).
| TX residential rate | 15.91¢/kWh |
|---|---|
| Formula | miles × kWh/mile × 15.91 ÷ 100 |
Source: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (residential, August 2026, preliminary; released Oct 23, 2026) (accessed 2026-10-25). This is a state average. A driver's actual utility tariff may differ.
Is the install cost specific to Fort Worth?
No. It is Qmerit's national range. The permit line is city-specific where sourced.
Why use the state average rate?
It is the most local residential rate we can source for every city (EIA Table 5.6.A). For exact figures, use the driver's own utility bill.