Fleet take-home charging: Houston, 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 |
|---|---|
| Houston permit | Electrical Vehicle Charging Outlet, Level 2: $100.71 (Level 1 $94.00). All permits subject to the $91.06 minimum permit fee and $33.56 non-refundable administrative fee. |
Sources: Qmerit – How much does Level 2 EV charger installation cost? (national, accessed 2026-10-25); Houston 2026 Permit Fee Schedule (official PDF) (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 Houston?
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.