Why Builders Are Adding EV Charging as Standard in 2026

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the surprising shift in new home construction: builders are now installing Level 2 electric vehicle charging as standard equipment, not an upgrade. With 30-year fixed mortgage rates hovering at 6.49 percent and median home prices down to $403,200, builders are competing on energy features. Lucas breaks down the cost — roughly $2,500 per home — and why it's a smarter bet than granite countertops for resale value. Luna points out that even in states with slower EV adoption, like Texas, the pre-wiring is being added. They discuss the impact on homebuilder stocks, with KB Home down 6.6 percent over the past five days, and what this means for the broader housing market. A focused look at how one feature is reshaping the entry-level home. #EVCharging #Homebuilders #NewHome #HousingMarket #ElectricVehicles #MortgageRates #HomePrices #KBHome #DRHorton #Lennar #PulteGroup #TollBrothers #Level2Charging #RealEstate #Economics #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #HousingEconomy Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo