EV charger installation in Austin, TX
Typical cost for a Level 2 home charger in Austin, local rebates, permit basics, and how to check an electrician's TX license before you hire.
EV charger installation cost calculator
Planning estimate for a Level 2 home charger. Licensed electricians give the final price after seeing your home.
How much does EV charger installation cost in Austin?
For a straightforward install with the panel within about 25 feet, expect roughly $600–$1,020 for a NEMA 14-50 outlet and $940–$1,620 for a hardwired charger, before the charger itself and the permit.
Adjusted for local labor: electricians in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX area earn a mean $29.25/hour vs. $34.37 nationally (BLS OEWS, May 2025). National cost ranges are explained in our cost guide.
Add $1,500–$5,500 if your panel needs a 100A → 200A upgrade, and more for long wire runs or a detached garage.
EV charger rebates in Austin
Austin Energy home charger rebate
Up to $500 or 50% of the charger price for Austin Energy customers who own or lease an EV and enroll in Power Partner EV. Funding is limited and first-come, first-served.
Status: Open (limited funding). Checked Oct 22, 2026. Official page
Electric utility: Austin Energy
The federal 30C tax credit ended for chargers placed in service after June 30, 2026 (IRS).
Permits for a home EV charger in Austin
A new 240V circuit generally needs an electrical permit and inspection. Your licensed electrician should pull the permit with the city or county; ask for it in writing with your quote.
Hiring a licensed electrician in Austin
In Texas, electrical contracting is licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Before you hire, ask for the license number and confirm it on the official license lookup.
Electrical contractors licensed in Austin
From the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) public license records, downloaded October 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and these businesses are not affiliated with Level2Pro unless they join our network.
| Business | License |
|---|---|
| 180 SOLAR & ELECTRIC LTD | 34554 |
| 2450 SOUTH BRIGGS LLC | 39221 |
| 3 PALMS ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING | 40003 |
| 512 ELECTRIC LLC | 32879 |
| 512 SOLAR LLC | 30667 |
| A & A SERVICE COMPANY | 31730 |
| A.E.I. ELECTRIC, LLC | 30234 |
| A&R ELECT AND ENGRG DESIGN SERVICES | 35290 |
| A1-ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS LLC | 40864 |
| ABC HOME & COMMERCIAL SERVICES | 23492 |
| ABM INDUSTRY GROUPS LLC | 41001 |
| AC ELECTRIC LLC | 20902 |
| ACE ELECTRIC | 19303 |
| ALBA ENERGY LLC | 30319 |
| ALDERSON ELECTRIC | 31856 |
| ALLEN BEBEE ELECTRIC | 20869 |
| ALPHA ONE ELECTRIC PLLC | 35268 |
| AMD ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING, LLC | 22897 |
| AMERICAN POWER CO | 33435 |
| AMERICAN RESIDENTIAL SERVICES LLC | 35534 |
| AMERICAN UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION LLC | 29913 |
| AMEV ELECTRIC LLC | 38979 |
| AMPED ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS LLC | 41748 |
| ARBUCKLE ELECTRIC CONTRACTING & SERVICE | 21920 |
| ARC FAULT ELECTRICAL SERVICES | 28224 |
| ARCHER ELECTRIC | 25198 |
| ARMADILLO ELECTRICAL SERVICES | 27461 |
| AT ELECTRICAL LLC | 39893 |
| ATCF SERVICES LLC | 36513 |
| ATEC ELECTRIC SERVICE LLC | 27860 |
| ATX ELECTRIC LLC DBA DUNWIRE ELECTRIC | 39915 |
| ATX ELECTRICAL SERVICES LLC | 34316 |
| ATX LIGHTING | 35830 |
| AULT ELECTRIC | 23004 |
| AUSTIN HOME SYSTEMS INC | 39169 |
| AUSTIN LANEHART ELECTRIC COMPANY INC | 17175 |
| AVE ELECTRIC LLC | 41603 |
| AXIS SOLAR LLC | 33639 |
| BA ELECTRIC GROUP LLC | 41742 |
| BALCONES ELECTRIC LLC | 41974 |
Showing 40 of 332 businesses listed in Austin. Search the full list on the official lookup.
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