EV charger installation in Houston, TX
Typical cost for a Level 2 home charger in Houston, 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 Houston?
For a straightforward install with the panel within about 25 feet, expect roughly $600–$1,030 for a NEMA 14-50 outlet and $950–$1,630 for a hardwired charger, before the charger itself and the permit.
Adjusted for local labor: electricians in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area earn a mean $29.55/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 Houston
We have not confirmed an open home-charger rebate for Houston. Check with your electric utility before you buy.
Electric utility: CenterPoint Energy (delivery); retail plan from your chosen provider
The federal 30C tax credit ended for chargers placed in service after June 30, 2026 (IRS).
Permits for a home EV charger in Houston
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 Houston
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 Houston
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 |
|---|---|
| 24/6 TECHNICAL SERVICES | 29139 |
| 3 GUYS ELECTRICAL & INSULATION | 36076 |
| 3-MD ELECTRIC LLC | 30733 |
| 3G CONTROLS INC | 29166 |
| 3M ELECTRIC LLC | 40253 |
| 3P ELECTRIC | 33003 |
| 4EIGHTY ELECTRIC LLC | 36640 |
| 713 FIX MY AC | 18862 |
| A & A ELECTRICAL SERVICES | 31238 |
| A & J ELECTRICAL | 35583 |
| A & J ELECTRICAL SERVICES | 27820 |
| A & K ASSOCIATES | 22869 |
| A BETTER PRICE ELECTRIC COMPANY | 25927 |
| A POSITIVE SERVICES LLC | 29280 |
| A RENEWABLE ELECTRIC LLC | 30564 |
| A-1 PLUS ELECTRICAL | 28503 |
| A-D ELECTRIC | 23253 |
| A&A GENPRO LLC | 41091 |
| A&P ELECTRIC | 23929 |
| A1 ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION & SERVICE LLC | 38827 |
| AA ELECTRIC & CONSTRUCTION LLC | 38374 |
| AARM ELECTRICAL & CONTROLS, LLC | 31623 |
| AARON CARTER ELECTRIC INC | 21090 |
| ABACUS PLUMBING, AC, AND ELECTRICAL | 30557 |
| ABEL ELECTRIC LLC | 39208 |
| ABM BUILDING SERVICES LLC | 41196 |
| ABOVE ELECTRIC/ABOVE ENTERPRISES LLC | 38095 |
| ABSOLUTE TESTING SERVICES, INC | 39904 |
| ACCE ELECTRIC LLC | 35574 |
| ACCESS ELECTRICAL AES | 23743 |
| ACCUTEK TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | 35906 |
| ACDC ELECTRIC, INC | 17713 |
| ACGV ELECTRIC LLC | 40183 |
| ACME FACILITY MAINTENANCE | 19746 |
| ACS COMMERCIAL SERVICES LLC | 26707 |
| ACTION ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 17276 |
| ACUITY ELECTRIC, INC | 19133 |
| ADMIRAL COMMERCIAL ELECTRIC LLC | 33206 |
| ADVANCED CALCULATIONS LLC | 37173 |
| ADVANTAGE ELECTRIC, INC | 17051 |
Showing 40 of 936 businesses listed in Houston. Search the full list on the official lookup.
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