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The short answer
The federal credit has ended, so the money left comes from individual utilities. Four still pay something: Austin Energy covers half the cost of a qualifying Level 2 station up to $500; CPS Energy pays bill credits for charging at off-peak times; Entergy's eTech program lists $250 per Level 2 port; and SWEPCO sends a $250 gift card for an ENERGY STAR-certified Level 2 station.
For a Level 2 home station that works with its Power Partner EV program. You must enroll in Power Partner EV and own or lease a plug-in EV.
EV Smart Rewards: a $30 bill credit to enroll, then $10 a month for letting its managed schedule time your charging. Off-Peak Rewards: $30, then $5 a month.
Listed for a Level 2 charger in Entergy's eTech program, with cash incentives decided case by case.
For an ENERGY STAR-certified Level 2 station at a single-family home you own or rent, while funds last.
The federal credit is gone
“You can’t claim the credit for alternative fuel vehicle refueling property placed in service after June 30, 2026.”
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act moved the end date for the federal charger credit (section 30C) from the end of 2032 to June 30, 2026. A charger installed and working after that date doesn't qualify. Some utility and retailer pages still mention the 30% credit; SWEPCO's rebate page is one of them.
Utility programs
Austin Energy
Austin Energy's home charger rebate covers 50% of the cost, up to $500, for a Level 2 station that works with Power Partner EV, its program for managing when enrolled chargers draw power. You need Austin Energy electric service, a plug-in EV you own or lease, and a new station installed at your address to the electrical codes, with the station and any plug-in receptacle UL, ETL or cETL listed. Apply online after it's installed, with your account number, the station's make and model, your vehicle's VIN and a paid receipt. Many websites still show an older $1,200 cap; Austin Energy's own page says $500.
CPS Energy
CPS Energy doesn't pay toward the charger; it pays you to charge at the right times. EV Smart Rewards, for listed vehicles and chargers, gives a $30 bill credit to enroll and $10 a month for letting an automated schedule shift your charging to low-demand hours. EV Off-Peak Rewards gives $30 and $5 a month for charging off-peak; for chargers that aren't on the list, the monthly credit means limiting charging during weekday peak hours, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., to no more than twice. Over a first year, that's up to $150 or $90.
Entergy Texas
Entergy's eTech program, which pays incentives for electric equipment across Entergy's companies, lists $250 per port for a Level 2 electric vehicle charger and says cash incentives are decided case by case. Contact the program before you buy.
SWEPCO
SWEPCO's rules for Texas and Louisiana pay $250, as a prepaid Visa gift card rather than a bill credit, for an ENERGY STAR-certified Level 2 station at a single-family home you own or rent, up to two per address and never more than the receipt. Apply within 30 days of installation with a receipt dated this year. Funding is limited and first come, first served, and SWEPCO may inspect the installation.
Side by side
| Utility | Pays | Main requirements | How to apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Energy | 50% up to $500 | Power Partner EV enrollment and a compatible station; new, UL/ETL/cETL listed, installed to code | Online, after installation |
| CPS Energy | $30 plus $10 or $5 a month | A listed vehicle or charger for Smart Rewards; any home charging for Off-Peak Rewards | Enroll online |
| Entergy | $250 per port | Entergy customer; decided case by case | eTech program |
| SWEPCO | $250 prepaid card | ENERGY STAR-certified Level 2; single-family home; receipt dated this year | Within 30 days of installation |
Programs change and funds run out. We list only what each utility's own page showed in October 2026; if your utility isn't here, ask it directly.
Charging from solar
An EV adds to your yearly electricity use, which changes the solar system you'd size. Two things to keep in mind in Texas. First, evening and overnight charging, which Austin Energy's and CPS Energy's programs reward, happens after panels stop producing. Charging straight from your own panels means charging in daylight, or storing midday power in a battery. Second, how your utility pays for solar you send to the grid decides whether daytime surplus is worth more in the car or on the bill; our buyback guide compares the Texas deals, and our panel guide shows how much use a system can cover.
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Common questions
Is there a federal tax credit for EV chargers in 2026?
No, not for chargers installed after June 30, 2026. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act moved the end of the section 30C credit to that date, and the IRS says the credit can't be claimed for property placed in service after it.
Does Austin Energy give a rebate for home EV chargers?
Yes. Austin Energy covers 50% of the cost of a Power Partner EV compatible Level 2 home station, up to $500. You must enroll in Power Partner EV, own or lease a plug-in EV and apply online after installation.
Does Entergy Texas have an EV charger rebate?
Entergy's eTech program lists $250 per port for a Level 2 electric vehicle charger, with cash incentives decided case by case.
Does CPS Energy pay for EV chargers?
CPS Energy pays for charging habits rather than equipment. EV Smart Rewards gives a $30 bill credit and $10 a month for managed charging, and EV Off-Peak Rewards gives $30 and $5 a month for charging off-peak.
Does SWEPCO have an EV charger rebate in Texas?
Yes. SWEPCO pays $250, as a prepaid Visa gift card, for an ENERGY STAR-certified Level 2 station at a single-family home, up to two per address, while funds last. Apply within 30 days of installation.
Related guides
- Solar for Austin Energy customers
- Solar for CPS Energy customers
- Solar for Entergy Texas customers
- Solar for SWEPCO customers
- Solar batteries and Texas power outages
- Texas solar incentives
Utility programs change and run out of money. Check the program page before you buy a charger. Sources: Austin Energy: home EV charger rebate · CPS Energy: EV charging solutions and EV Rewards · Entergy: eTech program incentives · SWEPCO: Level 2 home EV charging station rebate rules · IRS: Instructions for Form 8911 (12/2025). Reviewed October 2026.
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