Irving-based TXU Energy has partnered with Ford Motor Co. on a new retail energy offering for Ford Electric SUV and truck customers in Texas.

Called the TXU Energy Free EV Miles program, the new offering gives participating Ford EV customers the opportunity to charge their vehicles entirely at home at essentially no cost during off-peak hours. The companies said roughly 80% of charging takes place at home.

“Encouraging our electric vehicle customers to charge at off-peak hours through programs like TXU Energy’s Free EV Miles helps to save them money while supporting a more sustainable, resilient electrical grid,” Bill Crider, senior director of global charging and energy services at Ford, said in a statement. “Ford electric vehicles generally have a lower operating and maintenance cost compared to gas-powered vehicles, and at-home charging and future vehicle-to-grid services offer additional financial perks never before possible, which Ford is committed to leading for our customers.”

Participating Ford EV customers will get credit on their TXU Energy bill for all electricity used to charge their vehicle during the free off-peak charging hours, between 7 p.m. and 1 p.m. the next day, all year long, TXU Energy said.

Ford said it aims to educate Texans through the program about the perks of driving electric while incentivizing consumers to charge when demand on the grid is lower. TXU said the offer is designed for flexibility, allowing participating customers up to 18 hours a day to charge at no cost.

Savings for EV owners while ‘increasing grid resiliency’

By scheduling through the Preferred Charge Times feature in the FordPass app or in-vehicle screen, Ford electric SUV and truck drivers can ensure charging only occurs within TXU Energy’s off-peak hours, TXU said. If charging is needed outside of the off-peak hours, TXU said participants will pay the same rate as they do for the rest of their home.

TXU said that with this foundation, it will partner with Ford to test customer interest in additional future retail electricity offerings that further incentivize customers to support grid stability in Texas, which was the third largest in electric vehicle sales nationwide in 2023.

TXU Energy said the program enables Ford F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E, and Escape PHEV customers to benefit from bill credits, regardless of what hardware they use to charge their vehicle at home. Once Ford drivers enroll in the plan, they also will receive additional perks from both Ford and TXU Energy, including a $100 welcome bonus from Ford and a $250 bonus from TXU Energy for staying enrolled for a year.

Customers who are enrolled and verified will receive automatic rebates for at-home charging costs during the off-peak charging hours, TXU said.

“This partnership with Ford fits squarely into TXU Energy’s broader strategy of educating customers on the benefits of owning an EV, removing barriers to making the switch, and increasing grid resiliency,” Sam Sen, VP of energy transition solutions at TXU Energy, said in a statement. “We’re proud to support Ford’s Texas EV customers with flexible, free charging hours and the significant cost savings that come with it.”

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