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Building EV infrastructure in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex means building for extremes. DFW is the undisputed logistics and warehousing capital of the South, fueling a massive boom in heavy-duty fleet electrification. But installing a commercial charger here is a high-stakes battle against the elements and the energy market.
First, you face the Texas heat. A commercial pedestal baking in a 110-degree Arlington parking lot requires robust thermal management and UV-rated enclosures just to survive the summer, let alone the unpredictable spring hail storms.
Second, you face the ERCOT grid. Texas operates a deregulated energy market where peak demand charges from retail electricity providers (REPs) can obliterate a property’s operating budget in a single afternoon. Your supply chain partner must understand automatic load management systems (ALMS) and battery storage integration, or your project will bleed capital.
You need distributors with massive local inventory, deep ties to Texas installers, and the technical expertise to keep your site running when the grid strains. Below, we break down the top 11 EV charger distributors commanding the DFW market in 2026.
Why they made the list: Crawford is an absolute commercial juggernaut in DFW. Backed by the global logistics of Sonepar, they dominate the large-scale commercial construction market. They have a dedicated energy solutions team that understands the nuances of the deregulated Texas power market, helping contractors design charging hubs that won't trigger catastrophic ERCOT demand charges.
Did you know? Crawford Electric was founded right here in Dallas in 1990. They grew so rapidly by dominating the local commercial market that Sonepar acquired them in 2007 to serve as their primary growth engine in the South.
Why they made the list: Elliott Electric built its reputation on having the deepest, most accessible local inventory in the state. With branches blanketing the Metroplex, they’re the preferred partner for fast-moving electrical contractors who can't afford to wait on supply chain delays from out-of-state warehouses.
Did you know? Founder Bill Elliott started the company in Nacogdoches, Texas in 1972. To this day, the company is famous for its highly customized, proprietary inventory management software built entirely in-house.
Why they made the list: Summit is a massive player in the Southwest with a deeply entrenched presence in DFW. They specialize in complex, heavy commercial and industrial builds. When an EV project requires major service entrance upgrades, heavy-duty transformers, and complex motor control centers alongside the charging hardware, Summit’s engineering support is unmatched.
Did you know? Summit was founded in Albuquerque in 1977, but their Irving facility acts as a massive central nervous system for their complex project logistics across the Gulf Coast.
Why they made the list: Wesco is the distributor you call when you’re electrifying an entire logistics fleet or building out a megawatt-scale transit depot. They have the supply chain muscle to source the heavy, medium-voltage switchgear required to tap directly into Oncor’s primary distribution lines.
Did you know? Wesco was originally the distribution arm of the legendary Westinghouse Electric. Today, their acquisition of Anixter makes them the undisputed global leader in the data and networking cables required for connected EV networks.
Why they made the list: Graybar dominates the public sector and government contracts. If you’re bidding on a DFW International Airport charging terminal or a City of Dallas municipal fleet yard, Graybar likely holds the necessary cooperative purchasing agreement. They also excel at supplying cellular routers and networking gear for high-uptime stations.
Did you know? Graybar is one of the largest 100% employee-owned companies in the United States, meaning the branch manager you deal with in Dallas actually owns a stake in the company's success.
Why they made the list: Rexel is deeply embedded in the industrial logistics corridors of DFW. Providing the backbone electrical supplies for warehouse forklift and delivery van electrification is their bread and butter. They are the go-to supplier for the massive tilt-wall distribution centers popping up in North Fort Worth and South Dallas.
Did you know? Rexel is a French multinational that transformed its US presence by acquiring GE Supply in 2006, giving them massive leverage in the heavy industrial automation space.
Why they made the list: While CES is a global company, their North American Corporate Headquarters is located right in Dallas. This is their home turf. With over 40 branches blanketing the Metroplex, they are the absolute favorite for residential and SMB commercial contractors. If your night crew realizes they are short on 60A breakers in Plano, a CES branch is always minutes away.
Did you know? To support their massive US expansion, CES built a sprawling, state-of-the-art North American headquarters in downtown Dallas in 2018, deeply cementing their ties to the local community.
Why they made the list: Parrish-Hare is a legendary DFW independent. They specialize strictly in commercial and industrial construction, operating with an intensely technical, engineering-first mindset. They don't just sell parts; their lighting and gear specialists actively help developers design their EV and electrical layouts to pass strict local municipal codes.
Did you know? Pat Hare founded the company in 1983 in Irving, Texas. They built their reputation by tackling the highly complex, custom electrical designs that the massive national chains couldn't bother to engineer.
Why they made the list: The Reynolds Company is an industrial automation titan. In Texas, automatic load management systems (ALMS) are critical to avoiding ERCOT peak demand charges. Reynolds’ deep expertise in automation – as a premier Rockwell Automation partner – makes them the ideal partner for designing intelligent, load-sharing charging hubs.
Did you know? Walt Reynolds founded the company in Dallas in 1984. Today, as part of the McNaughton-McKay family, they are one of the most highly respected automation distributors in the nation.
Why they made the list: A stalwart independent distributor with deep Texas roots, Dealers is known for its fast, no-nonsense counter service and deep loyalty to local contractors. They’re excellent at sourcing specialty parts and keeping commercial jobs on schedule when national supply chains falter.
Did you know? Dealers Electrical Supply was founded in Waco, Texas, in 1946. They have survived and thrived for nearly 80 years by prioritizing relationships with local Texan contractors over corporate expansion.
Why they made the list: FSG is a unique entity: they are a massive national distributor and one of the top electrical/lighting installers in the country. Their Dallas division handles entire turnkey EV rollouts for corporate campuses and national retail chains, sourcing the hardware and performing the physical installation in-house.
Did you know? FSG began in 1982 as a small lighting distributor in Texas. Today, they operate a dedicated "Smart Buildings" and eMobility division that manages thousands of EV ports nationwide.
Based in Irving, Walker is one of the largest electrical contractors in Texas. If you are building a massive data center or a corporate headquarters in Plano that requires 200 EV charging spaces, Walker is the contractor with the engineering muscle to execute it.
Headquartered in Garland, Prism Electric is highly respected across the Metroplex for commercial, healthcare, and industrial electrical contracting. They are experts at navigating the permit offices of complex municipalities like Dallas and Frisco.
A massive mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) contractor with a huge presence in DFW. Brandt is ideal for projects that require holistic facility upgrades, such as pairing new EV charging hubs with facility-wide HVAC and electrical modernization.
While they operate nationally, Rogers has a massive logistics and execution presence in DFW. They specialize in multi-site, programmatic rollouts for retail chains, ensuring a uniform EV installation standard across dozens of Texas locations simultaneously.
Dallas operates by its own rules. Ignoring the volatility of the Texas energy grid or the sheer brutality of the summer sun is a guaranteed way to destroy your EV project's ROI. Here is your 2026 survival guide for DFW.
Texas operates a deregulated energy market. Retail electricity providers (REPs) base your commercial electricity bill heavily on "Demand Charges" – a fee based on the highest 15-minute window of electricity usage you pull during the month.
A standard plastic charger installed without shade in DFW will suffer severe thermal throttling (slowing down the charge to protect itself) or the casing will literally bake and crack in the sun.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) operates the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP).
Unlike California or Florida, Texas does not currently have a statewide "Right-to-Charge" law that protects a condo owner's right to install an EV charger.
Dallas is booming, but it is an unforgiving market. Between the massive logistics scale, the brutal summer temperatures, and the financial risks of the ERCOT power market, a successful EV rollout requires serious engineering.
Don't let a cheap plastic charger melt in an Arlington parking lot, and don't let unmanaged peak charging drain your property's budget. Source your hardware from Texas-based distributors who understand load management, and hire installers who know how to build for the extremes.
Arm your contractors with FieldEx’s digital installation and pre-inspection checklists to ensure every site is engineered correctly, every ALMS setting is documented, and your project is 100% compliant before the city inspector even arrives.
Book a free FieldEx demo today, or simply get in touch. We're here to help you keep the Lone Star State charged.
In Texas's deregulated market, commercial properties pay for overall energy used (kWh) and peak demand (kW). Demand charges are a fee based on the highest 15-minute window of electricity usage during a billing cycle. Unmanaged EV charging can cause this peak to spike drastically.
Use automatic load management systems (ALMS) to throttle charging speeds during peak facility use, schedule charging for off-peak nighttime hours, or integrate battery energy storage systems (BESS) to discharge power during peak demand periods.
These are enclosure ratings. NEMA 3R provides protection against falling dirt, rain and sleet (essential for outdoor Texas use). NEMA 4X adds a higher level of watertightness and, crucially, corrosion resistance.
Oncor (the primary Transmission and Distribution Utility in DFW) focuses primarily on "Make-Ready" grid infrastructure. Rebates for the actual charging hardware typically come from state grants (like TCEQ TERP grants) or federal tax credits, rather than the local delivery utility.
Thermal throttling. To protect the internal circuitry from overheating in 100+ degree Texas heat, many chargers automatically reduce their power output. Installing chargers under shaded canopies prevents this.
Yes. Because Texas lacks a specific "Right-to-Charge" statute, Homeowners Associations (HOAs) retain the legal authority to restrict, regulate, or deny the installation of EV chargers in common areas or deeded parking spaces, making board approval a critical step.
Yes, copper theft is a rising issue across the Metroplex. Developers should specify retractable cable management systems or utilize heavy-duty security enclosures for public-facing chargers to deter vandalism.
Yes. You must obtain an electrical permit from the specific municipality (eg City of Dallas, Fort Worth, Plano). Commercial installations also require formal plan check approval and load calculations.
While standalone off-grid solar chargers exist, they take a long time to charge a vehicle. The best approach is a grid-tied system where solar canopies offset the facility's overall energy use while the chargers remain connected to the reliable grid power.
If your project requires upgrading the primary transformer to support DC Fast Charging, Oncor utility service delays can push project timelines out by several months. Engaging the utility during the initial design phase is absolutely critical.
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