How Builders Are Adding EV Charging as Standard in 2026

Episode 91 of The Housing Economy with Fexingo looks at how homebuilders are increasingly installing electric vehicle charging infrastructure as a standard feature in new construction. Lucas and Luna discuss the shift from optional upgrade to baseline expectation, driven by rising EV adoption and changing buyer priorities. They reference the latest housing starts data (down to 1.177 million in May 2026) and the Case-Shiller index (slightly down to 330.9) to frame the market context. The conversation explores costs, builder strategies, and the role of federal incentives, including the EV charging tax credit. Lucas notes that builders like DR Horton and Lennar are now including Level 2 chargers in many new communities. The hosts also consider how this trend impacts resale value and the broader energy grid. A natural midpoint donation segment ties the idea of smart infrastructure to listener support. #EVCharging #Homebuilders #NewConstruction #HousingEconomy #RealEstate #ElectricVehicles #Infrastructure #MortgageRates #EconomicData #DHI #LEN #HousingStarts #CaseShiller #Level2Charger #TaxCredit #GridCapacity #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo