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EV Charging Costs in Dallas, Texas

Dallas, TX

Dallas EV charging costs are driven by plan selection and charging schedule more than by a single statewide rate benchmark. In this market, two homes with similar mileage can see noticeably different monthly costs based on retail electricity contract terms, fixed charges, and peak-hour behavior. For most drivers, a home-first strategy with consistent overnight charging remains the clearest path to stable cost per mile.

Electricity Rate
$0.15/kWh
Charging Stations
252
City Rank
#3 in Texas
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1000 miles/month

Monthly Cost

$39.47

Cost per mile

$0.04

vs Gas (monthly)

Save $76.53

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Electricity Rates in Dallas

Primary utility: Oncor Electric Delivery

Rate: $0.15/kWh

TOU available: Yes

EV rebate: $500.00

Rate Context

Dallas: $0.15/kWh

Texas average: $0.16/kWh

National average: $0.18/kWh

Monthly Charging Costs in Dallas

VehicleMonthly Cost (1,000 mi)Link
Tesla Model 3$39.47View vehicle ->
Ford F-150 Lightning$71.43View vehicle ->
Chevrolet Bolt EV$37.50View vehicle ->

EV Charging Stations in Dallas

Total

252

Level 2

557

DC Fast

171

Density

20/100k

Available networks in Dallas:

eVgo

EVgo

Dallas, TX

2.4 miles away

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Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

9740 North Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75231

7.4 miles away

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Public Network Charging Station 3

Public Network

Dallas, TX

6.1 miles away

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Tesla Destination Charger

Tesla Supercharger

Dallas, TX

4.5 miles away

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Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

801 South Riverfront Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75207

0.9 miles away

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Dallas Local Charging Insights

Dallas is a contract-and-timing market. The strongest savings usually come from choosing the right power plan and charging outside peak demand windows.

  • In Dallas-area deregulated zones, EV owners should compare full plan structure (energy rate, base fee, minimum usage terms) instead of relying on headline cents-per-kWh only.
  • Oncor delivery territory and summer demand patterns mean peak-hour charging can increase annual bill volatility; overnight scheduling is the most reliable cost-control lever.
  • DFW travel distances are often longer than dense urban cores, so drivers usually benefit from predictable midweek charging cadence rather than irregular deep-charge routines.
  • Public fast charging is useful for corridor flexibility, but frequent weekly dependence can narrow EV savings versus efficient gasoline vehicles in high-mileage households.
  • For two-car households, aligning charging windows and contract terms up front is often more impactful than marginal efficiency differences between EV models.

How Dallas Compares

LocationRateModel 3 Cost
Dallas$0.15/kWh$39.47
Texas Avg$0.16/kWh$41.33
US Avg$0.18/kWh$47.37
Irving$0.15/kWh$39.47
Grand Prairie$0.16/kWh$42.11
Garland$0.16/kWh$42.11
Oncor EV Programs

Peak: $0.17/kWh

Off-peak: $0.07/kWh

Savings: 56% overnight

Rebate: $500.00

EV Ownership in Dallas

Population: 1,257,676

EV adoption: 5.8%

Average commute: 33.3 minutes

EV adoption rank in Texas: #2

Market: Growing market

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a realistic monthly charging cost in Dallas?

At $0.15/kWh, 1,000 monthly miles is about $39.47 for an efficient sedan-like profile around 3.8 mi/kWh.

Is home charging in Dallas cheaper than public fast charging?

For a 1,000-mile baseline, home-rate charging in Dallas is about $78.95 cheaper per month than a public fast benchmark.

How does Dallas compare with nearby cities on rates?

Nearby, Fort Worth is lower at $0.14/kWh while Grand Prairie is higher at $0.16/kWh. Dallas is $0.15/kWh.

How many public chargers are available in Dallas?

Dallas has 252 public stations, including 171 DC fast chargers.

What utility programs matter most for EV drivers in Dallas?

Oncor Electric Delivery supports time-of-use pricing with potential peak-to-off-peak spread near 56%. Listed rebate potential reaches $500.00.

EV Charging Costs in Nearby Cities

Irving

$0.15/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $39.47/month

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Grand Prairie

$0.16/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $42.11/month

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Garland

$0.16/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $42.11/month

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Plano

$0.16/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $42.11/month

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Arlington

$0.16/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $42.11/month

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Fort Worth

$0.14/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $36.84/month

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Station density context: 20/100k in Dallas, 20.4/100k statewide, 28.9/100k across tracked US cities.