State EV intel · Texas
Texas EV Incentives & Savings
Avg. Electricity Rate
$0.156/kWh
Est. Annual Savings
$1,561
at $3.78/gal gas
Texas EV incentive programs
Clean Vehicle and Infrastructure Grants
Grants
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) administers the Emissions Reduction Incentive Grants (ERIG) Program as part of the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP).
Full details on AFDC.gov →
Light-Duty Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebates
Up to $5,000
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) administers the Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive Program (LDPLIP) as part of the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP).
Full details on AFDC.gov →
Electric Vehicle and Natural Gas Vehicle Weight Exemption
Weight exemption
EVs and NGVs may exceed the state's gross vehicle weight limits by up to 2,000 pounds (lbs.).
Full details on AFDC.gov →
Seaport and Rail Yard Emissions Reduction Grants
Weight exemption
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) administers the Seaport and Rail Yard Areas Emissions Reduction (SPRY) Program as part of the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP).
Full details on AFDC.gov →
Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Grants
Grants
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) administers the Alternative Fueling Facilities Program (AFFP) as part of the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP).
Full details on AFDC.gov →
Electric Vehicle Emissions Inspection Exemption
Exemptions
Vehicles powered exclusively by electricity are exempt from state motor vehicle emissions inspections.
Full details on AFDC.gov →
Incentive data from the DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center, last verified March 2026. Programs may change — click through for current details.
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