Whether you’re planning a road trip or just want to be prepared, it’s important to know where you can charge your electric vehicle (EV). After all, you never want to be caught with a low battery, desperately trying to search online for the nearest electric car charging station.
It’s a good idea to download an app to find charging stations in Texas, but in the meantime, we’ve put together a quick list of the most EV-friendly cities in the state and how many public charging stations you can find in each one.
The below data is from PlugShare as of March 27, 2024.
Related: Learn about Gexa Energy and our EV charging plans.
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Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington
- Total Charging Stations: 2,810
- Free Stations: 589
- DC Fast Chargers: 740
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land
- Total Charging Stations: 2,316
- Free Stations: 474
- DC Fast Chargers: 636
Austin-Round Rock
- Total Charging Stations: 1,591
- Free Stations: 187
- DC Fast Chargers: 454
Related: Compare a gas vs. electric car.
San Antonio-New Braunfels
- Total Charging Stations: 824
- Free Stations: 136
- DC Fast Chargers: 246
Corpus Christi
- Total Charging Stations: 165
- Free Stations: 40
- DC Fast Chargers: 36
Wichita Falls
- Total Charging Stations: 107
- Free Stations: 4
- DC Fast Chargers: 23
Amarillo
- Total Charging Stations: 145
- Free Stations: 11
- DC Fast Chargers: 51
Related: Learn how long your EV battery will last.
Tips for Charging Your Electric Car on the Go
While many EV owners choose to install their own charging stations at their residences, sometimes you just need a quick charge while you’re out and about.
Here are our top tips for making sure your electric car stays charged while you’re away from home:
- Choose a travel route based on the electric charging stations in Texas so you’re never stuck without an opportunity to recharge your EV.
- Opt for a fast charger whenever possible.
- Keep a backup charger in your vehicle—and make sure to pack the correct charging cable.
- Pay close attention to how many miles of driving range you have left.
- If your battery begins to get low, slow down. Driving faster uses up your EV battery more quickly.
- Download EV-related apps, such as a Texas EV charging stations map, to find the nearest electric car charging stations and keep your apps updated.
- Use HOV lanes that allow electric cars.
- Know the charge time of your electric car and how quickly you can expect to recharge your vehicle with different types of chargers.
Electric vehicle plans with Gexa Energy enable consumers to charge their vehicles at night to minimize both the individual cost of charging your EV and environmental impact.
