Chariot Energy ranks among our top-rated Texas electricity providers, combining competitive pricing, a broad lineup of plans, and strong financial backing. Its Bright Nights plan earned our Best Provider for EV Owners award after delivering the lowest annual cost in our real-world analysis. Learn more on our Best Electricity Providers in Texas page.
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Chariot ranks among the most competitively priced electricity providers in Texas. The Bright Nights plan we analyzed through Power to Choose delivered the lowest annual cost of any EV or free-night plan in our real-world comparison, though pricing varies by shopping channel.
Chariot offers a range of plan types including fixed-rate, bill credit, Time-of-Use, and solar buyback options. Bill credit plans are designed to produce low advertised rates that not every household achieves, which affects our transparency grade.
Chariot offers a digital-first experience with straightforward enrollment and intuitive account management. The company delivers one of the better online experiences among Texas providers while maintaining the stability of a well-capitalized company.
Like most Texas providers, Chariot reserves its most competitive pricing for new customers. Expect higher renewal offers when your contract ends, and renewal options may include more complex plans such as bill credit plans. Compare your renewal offer against current market rates before deciding.
Chariot has become one of the stronger electricity providers in Texas by combining competitive pricing with a digital-first customer experience. Backed by Hanwha Energy, the company offers one of the broadest plan portfolios available, including fixed-rate, renewable energy, Time-of-Use, solar buyback, usage credit, and free nights options.
We don't recommend every Chariot plan equally. Usage credit plans, for example, work well only within a narrow usage range. But one plan stood out in our analysis: Chariot's Bright Nights plan earned our Best Provider for EV Owners award by delivering the lowest annual cost of any EV or free-night plan we evaluated. It pairs free overnight electricity with a competitive daytime rate—a combination rarely found in competing plans.
Our Verdict
Chariot is a reliable choice that combines competitive pricing with a digital-first experience and one of the broadest plan portfolios in Texas. While we don't recommend every plan equally, Chariot delivers solid value across much of its offerings. Its Bright Nights plan earned our Best Provider for EV Owners award for delivering the lowest annual cost in our real-world analysis.
Editorial Note
Where you shop for electricity matters.
It's common for Texas electricity providers to offer different plans and prices depending on where you shop. Before enrolling, compare options across multiple shopping channels—not just a provider's website—to make sure you're seeing the best available plans for your home.
Learn how to shop for electricity in Texas →We didn't rely on average rates from Electricity Facts Labels. Instead, we compared nearly every major Texas EV and free nights plan using real-world usage patterns from a typical household with overnight EV charging. This approach reflects actual electricity consumption rather than simplified monthly averages.
Chariot's Bright Nights plan delivered the lowest annual electricity cost of any EV or free nights plan we evaluated. It paired free overnight electricity with a competitive daytime rate—a combination we rarely found in competing plans.
Best Provider for EV Owners — Award Winner
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What Made Bright Nights Different
The Power to Choose version of Bright Nights earned the award, but Chariot is a strong provider well beyond a single plan. These are the qualities that define it as a modern, competitive Texas electricity company.
Chariot offers one of the broader residential plan portfolios in Texas, including fixed-rate, Time-of-Use, renewable energy, free nights, solar buyback, and bill credit plans. We found competitive options across multiple shopping channels, giving customers more than one choice depending on their household's needs.
Chariot is backed by Hanwha Energy and the global Hanwha Group, which has deep resources in energy and infrastructure. This backing gives Chariot stability and scale that many independent Texas retailers lack.
Chariot offers plans for a variety of household needs, from straightforward fixed-rate contracts to Time-of-Use, solar buyback, and renewable energy options.
Chariot competes across Texas electricity shopping websites, where its fixed-rate, Time-of-Use, and specialty plans rank among the most competitively priced options available. Pricing varies by plan and shopping channel, and customers often find better rates through independent shopping sites than on Chariot's direct website.
Below are Chariot plans available in this service area on Power to Choose, with their average price at 1,000 kWh. Pricing varies between Chariot's website and independent marketplaces, so confirm the Electricity Facts Label before you enroll.
Service area: Houston (CenterPoint Energy). Last updated October 3, 2026.
| Plan | Term | Features | Est. Price @ 1,000 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
Chariot Freedom View EFL | Month-to-month | Variable100% Renewable | 15.9¢ /kWh |
Bright Nights 8 View EFL | 8 months | FixedTime-of-Use100% Renewable | 11.6¢ /kWh |
GridPlus 12 View EFL | 12 months | FixedBill Credit100% RenewableNew Customer | 7.2¢ /kWh |
Bright Nights 12 View EFL | 12 months | FixedTime-of-Use100% RenewableNew Customer | 12.3¢ /kWh |
Bright Nights 24 View EFL | 24 months | FixedTime-of-Use100% RenewableNew Customer | 12.7¢ /kWh |
Bright Nights 36 View EFL | 36 months | FixedTime-of-Use100% RenewableNew Customer | 13.0¢ /kWh |
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Bright Nights 24
Bright Nights 36
Average prices shown at 1,000 kWh for comparison purposes. Actual costs vary based on your electricity usage. For a personalized recommendation, compare plans based on your home's actual electricity use.
Chariot offers fixed-rate, bill-credit, free-nights, free-days, solar, and business electricity plans. Pricing varies significantly between Chariot's website and independent shopping marketplaces, so confirm the current Electricity Facts Label for the exact plan you're considering.
Lock in your electricity rate for the length of your contract.
Earn bill credits when your monthly usage meets qualifying thresholds.
Plans designed for households that naturally use more electricity during specific times of the day, such as free nights or off-peak pricing.
Designed for electric vehicle owners with charging-friendly pricing.
Receive credits for excess solar energy sent back to the grid.
Powered by 100% renewable energy.
Earn rewards for supporting the grid during peak demand periods while maintaining backup power for your home.
Pay for electricity in advance without a traditional monthly bill.
The best electricity plan depends on your usage, lifestyle, and whether you can shift power into an overnight window. Learn how each plan type works before comparing providers.
Explore Texas Electricity PlansOur Take
Chariot combines competitive pricing with strong financial backing, and its Bright Nights plan earned our Best Provider for EV Owners award.
Chariot earned our EV award for a specific plan, but no provider fits every household. Depending on your priorities, another provider may be a better match.
If you'd rather pay the same price for every kWh regardless of when you use electricity, a traditional fixed-rate plan may be a better fit than a Time-of-Use plan.
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The Energy Insider's Perspective
Our recommendation is tied to a specific plan and its current pricing on Power to Choose. If that plan changes, disappears, or is only offered at higher prices, our recommendation may change. We evaluate plans on actual numbers, not brand names.
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Important
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Chariot is one of our top-rated Texas electricity providers, combining competitive pricing, a broad lineup of plans, and strong financial backing. Compare the Electricity Facts Label for the exact plan you're considering and choose the one that best fits your home's electricity usage.