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Total cost to drive electric in Austin, TX
Short answer: At Texas's average 15.91¢/kWh, charging at home costs about $491/yr for a small car, $560 for an SUV and $868 for a pickup. Add a $375–$2,000 Level 2 install after the verified rebate. 5-year total for an SUV: $3,176–$4,801.
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Yearly home-charging cost by vehicle class
| Class | Example model (EPA) | kWh/100 mi | Miles/yr | Charging/yr | 5-yr total incl. install |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small car | 2026 Nissan LEAF 75 kWh (18-inch steel wheels) | 28 | 11,026 | $491 11,026 mi × 28 kWh/100 mi ÷ 100 = 3,087 kWh; × 15.91¢ = $491/yr | $2,830–$4,456 $375–$2,000 install + 5 × $491 = $2,830–$4,456 |
| SUV | 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV FWD | 31 | 11,360 | $560 11,360 mi × 31 kWh/100 mi ÷ 100 = 3,522 kWh; × 15.91¢ = $560/yr | $3,176–$4,801 $375–$2,000 install + 5 × $560 = $3,176–$4,801 |
| Pickup truck | 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV Extended Range WT | 48 | 11,360 | $868 11,360 mi × 48 kWh/100 mi ÷ 100 = 5,453 kWh; × 15.91¢ = $868/yr | $4,712–$6,338 $375–$2,000 install + 5 × $868 = $4,712–$6,338 |
The math assumes 100% home charging at the state average residential price, with no charging losses, rate changes, discounting or time-of-use plan. It excludes the vehicle price, insurance and maintenance (data pending). Miles: car 11,026 for the small car; light truck/van 11,360 for the SUV and pickup. Sources: U.S. DOE/EPA fueleconomy.gov – vehicle records (combined kWh/100 mi); U.S. DOE AFDC – Average Annual Vehicle Miles Traveled by Major Vehicle Category (AFDC cites FHWA Highway Statistics, Table VM-1); EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (residential, August 2026, preliminary; released Oct 23, 2026); Qmerit – How much does Level 2 EV charger installation cost? (national, accessed 2026-10-25); Austin Energy – Plug-In Austin home charging (accessed 2026-10-25).
Install after rebate: $749 − $374.5 = $374.5; $2,500 − $500 = $2,000 (rebate is 50% of cost, capped at $500).
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Last updated: Oct 25, 2026.
How much does it cost to charge an EV at home in Austin?
About $491/yr (small car) to $868/yr (pickup) at 15.91¢/kWh, the EIA Texas residential average.
Where do the efficiency numbers come from?
fueleconomy.gov combined kWh/100 mi for the 2026 Nissan LEAF 75 kWh (28), Chevrolet Equinox EV FWD (31) and Silverado EV Extended Range WT (48).
How many miles a year are assumed?
11,026 for cars and 11,360 for light trucks/vans, from the DOE AFDC (citing FHWA).