The Texas Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging plan is a comprehensive framework to enable passenger EV travel across the state and spur economic development. The network will give Electric Vehicle drivers confidence and flexibility when traveling for work, recreation, or exploration regardless of distance traveled or weather conditions. In accordance with guidance, the plan will focus on interstate routes then transition to off interstate routes and urban areas. The plan was developed in cooperation with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, State Energy Conservation Office, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Texas Department of Transportation, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Public Utility Commission, Councils of Government, Counties, Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), utilities, energy service providers, and advocacy groups in Texas.

The EV Plan supports the goals of Optimizing System Performance (economic development, connectivity, mobility, reliability) and Fostering Stewardship of the state’s natural, historic, and cultural resources as outlined in the Texas Transportation Plan 2050. TxDOT participated in numerous listening sessions with utilities, grid operators, consultants, fueling station providers, non-profits, and think tanks to better understand the needs, landscape, and trajectory of charging infrastructure in the state.