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How much does Level 2 EV charger installation cost in Texas?

Updated September 2026 · Texas price index 0.95 for electrical work (national = 1.00)

In Texas, a licensed electrician typically charges $510 to $2,850 to install a Level 2 EV charger (labor for a typical run), with most jobs landing near $920. That is about 5% below the national average of $540–$3,000, based on what electricians earn in Texas.

Low end

$510

Most jobs

$920

High end

$2,850

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What a Texas quote means

Quote for this job	What it means
Under $306	Suspiciously low — ask what is excluded, and check licensing and insurance
$306 – $3,135	Fair price — inside the typical range (up to 10% over the top is still normal)
$3,135 – $4,988	Running high — get the quote itemized, and get a second one
Over $4,988	Ripoff territory — more than 1.75× the high end of the typical range

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What you're paying for

What is usually included: A 40–60 amp circuit from the panel to the garage, a NEMA 14-50 outlet or hardwired connection, permit, and mounting the charger. The charger unit itself is often bought separately.

What moves the price:

Run length and routing; long runs to a detached garage can double the price
Panel capacity — a load calculation may require a load-management device or a panel upgrade
Hardwired chargers versus plug-in units on a 14-50 receptacle
Utility or state rebates that offset part of the cost in some areas

Distance from panel to parking spot, 40-60A circuit and wire gauge, hardwired vs. NEMA 14-50 outlet, and whether the panel needs an upgrade.

Level 2 EV charger installation cost across Texas

Typical range by metro and rural area, from BLS wage data for electricians in each area.

Area	Typical range	Most jobs
Abilene, TX	$450 – $2,500	$810
Amarillo, TX	$480 – $2,700	$870
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX	$540 – $3,000	$970
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX	$530 – $2,900	$940
Brownsville-Harlingen, TX	$420 – $2,350	$760
College Station-Bryan, TX	$450 – $2,500	$810
Corpus Christi, TX	$510 – $2,800	$910
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$520 – $2,900	$940
Eagle Pass, TX	$480 – $2,650	$860
El Paso, TX	$440 – $2,450	$790
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX	$520 – $2,850	$930
Killeen-Temple, TX	$460 – $2,600	$840
Laredo, TX	$420 – $2,350	$760
Longview, TX	$450 – $2,500	$810
Lubbock, TX	$440 – $2,450	$790
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX	$420 – $2,350	$760
Midland, TX	$530 – $2,950	$960
Odessa, TX	$500 – $2,800	$910
San Angelo, TX	$450 – $2,500	$810
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX	$500 – $2,800	$900
Sherman-Denison, TX	$500 – $2,750	$900
Texarkana, TX-AR	$500 – $2,750	$890
Tyler, TX	$460 – $2,550	$820
Victoria, TX	$470 – $2,600	$840
Waco, TX	$460 – $2,550	$830
Wichita Falls, TX	$440 – $2,450	$780
Border Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$530 – $2,900	$940
Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$500 – $2,750	$890
Eastern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$460 – $2,550	$820
Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$460 – $2,550	$820
North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$480 – $2,650	$860
Northwestern Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$510 – $2,850	$920

Frequently asked

Is $920 a fair price for Level 2 EV charger installation in Texas?

Yes. $920 is right around what most homeowners in Texas pay. Anything from $306 to $3,135 is inside the normal range for a licensed electrician; above $3,135 it is worth getting a second quote.

Why do quotes for the same job vary so much?

Run length and routing; long runs to a detached garage can double the price. Panel capacity — a load calculation may require a load-management device or a panel upgrade. Company overhead matters too: a large company with trucks, dispatchers and a warranty department charges more than a one-person shop, and both can be honest prices.

When should I get a second quote?

Any time a quote lands above $3,135, or when the contractor cannot break it into parts, labor and fees. Ask for the itemized version, ask what would change the price, and confirm licensing and insurance. You can also paste the quote into the free QuoteJury checker for an instant second opinion.

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Sources

HomeGuide (2025): $1,200–$3,000 nationally
Angi (2026): $554–$1,381 nationally
Fixr (2025): $1,000–$2,500 nationally
Bob Vila (2024): $546–$1,374 nationally
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 — median hourly wages by state and metro area

About these numbers. Ranges are typical market rates for a licensed, insured contractor, blended from published U.S. cost guides and adjusted with U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data (OEWS, May 2025) for each state and metro area. They are estimates, not a bid, appraisal or inspection. Real prices move with parts, access, permits and code requirements. The quote checker is AI-powered and labeled as such.