Tesla’s Home State Has Its Own Rules
Tesla’s HQ and Gigafactory are in Austin — yet buying in Texas works differently due to franchise dealer laws. You order online and pick up at a delivery center.
Texas Incentives
- No state-level EV purchase incentive
- Austin Energy: $1,200 EV purchase + $1,200 charger installation ($2,400 total)
- CPS Energy (San Antonio): EV rate plans
- Referral code: free FSD months — https://www.tesla.com/referral/peter25679
Registration and Fees
- Sales tax: up to 8.25% (6.25% state + 2% local)
- Annual EV fee: $200 (gas tax replacement)
- No vehicle property tax
Charging in Texas
- 150+ Supercharger locations statewide
- Average electricity: $0.13–$0.15/kWh — among the lowest nationally
- Monthly home charging cost: ~$35
- I-35, I-10, I-45 corridors well-covered
Tesla Service
Service centers in Austin, Dallas (multiple), Houston (multiple), San Antonio, Fort Worth, El Paso. Mobile service covers most urban areas. Book ahead via the app — 1–2 week waits in DFW/Houston.