Austin EV Charger Rebate Guide
Austin Energy offers a residential EV charger rebate. Here's a plain-English summary of how it works and what a licensed electrician needs to provide.
Short answer
Austin Energy offers a residential rebate on the purchase and installation of a qualifying Level 2 EV charger for customers in their service territory. The rebate requires a permitted, licensed install and a paid Austin Energy electric account. Always confirm current amounts, eligibility, and submission steps on austinenergy.com before purchasing equipment.
Who is generally eligible
Program details change. Always verify current rebate amount, qualifying chargers, and documentation requirements directly with Austin Energy before buying equipment.
- Residential Austin Energy customers
- Single-family homes (multi-family programs differ)
- Installation by a licensed electrical contractor with a city permit
- Qualifying Level 2 networked or non-networked charger per the program rules at time of purchase
What documentation you typically need
- Itemized receipt for the charger
- Itemized invoice for the installation
- Copy of the pulled City of Austin permit and inspection sign-off
- Make and model of the installed charger
- Proof of Austin Energy account
How Civitas Electrical supports the rebate
We provide an itemized invoice, pull the city permit, complete the inspection, and document the charger make/model so your submission to Austin Energy is straightforward.
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FAQ
Does Civitas submit the rebate for me?
Customers submit the rebate themselves through Austin Energy. We provide the documentation you need to apply.
Do other Central Texas utilities offer rebates?
Some do and some don't, and programs change yearly. We recommend confirming with your utility before purchasing.
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