Chariot Energy Review and Ratings
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Chariot Energy currently holds a Clear Energy Facts Score of 2.7 out of 5. This places them at rank #36 out of 43. Three factors were evaluated: plan quality, pricing transparency, and customer service.
Chariot Energy: What we like
- Strong Free Nights and Free Weekends options: They offer one of the more competitive portfolios of Free Nights, Free Days, and Free Weekends plans, with pricing that consistently ranks well within those categories. Just keep in mind that their “free” periods are not completely free, because you will still pay TDU delivery charges during those hours, unlike a few plans from other providers that cover this cost. Even so, these plans perform well, especially if you pick based on your actual usage pattern and run the numbers to confirm the best effective rate. For more information check of Free Night and Free Weekend pages.
- BBB accreditation: Chariot Energy is a BBB-accredited business with an A+ rating.
- Referral program: They offer a referral program where both you and your friend receive a $50 bill credit upon signing up. Learn more here.
Chariot Energy: What we don’t like
- High complaint ratio: The company currently holds one of the lowest PUCT ratings, which indicates a higher volume of customer complaints compared to other electricity providers.
- Phone payment fee: According to the Terms of Service, a $4.95 fee applies if you pay your bill through an agent over the phone.
- Non–AutoPay fee on select plans: Some plans listed on Power to Choose, such as “Bright Night,” include a $5.00 monthly fee if payment is made using a method other than automatic payment.
- Plan type confusion on Power to Choose: The “Bright Night” plan is listed on Power to Choose as a fixed-rate plan; however, it actually functions as a Free Hours plan, meaning the final bill depends heavily on how much electricity is used during free versus non-free hours.
- Equipment-based plan restrictions: Certain Free Hours and Free Weekend plans have eligibility restrictions based on equipment installed in the home, such as solar panels or battery systems. Customers should always review the Electricity Facts Label (EFL) to confirm whether these limitations apply. Learn more here
- High Base Charge: Some plans, such as Free Nights and Free Weekends, include a $9.95 monthly base charge, which can make these plans more expensive for customers with low electricity usage.
Ratings for Chariot Energy
Company review breakdown
Compared against 43 Texas electricity companies rated by Clear Energy Facts.
This company performs poorly in our overall evaluation.
Cancellation fees
Ranked #13 of 43 companies
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Cancellation fees are about average for the Texas market.
Plans & rates
Ranked #25 of 43 companies
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Rates are about average when you compare them to the rest of the market.
Transparency
Ranked #23 of 43 companies
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Low transparencyDifferent rate between Power to Choose and the company’s website.
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Good transparencySimilar rates in Google sponsored ads and on the company’s website.
PUCT complaint record
Ranked #32 of 43 companies
Based on complaint data reported to the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
How We Rate This Company
- PUCT Rating: This is the official scorecard published by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT).
- Plan & Rates: We evaluate each company’s electricity rates by giving more weight to clear True Fixed plans and less weight to other fixed-type plans, using average prices across different contract lengths. Companies with lower average rates score higher, and we exclude complex or gimmicky offers that require special equipment (like smart thermostats, EV devices, seasonal pricing, or “highest usage day” rewards).
- Cancellation Fees: We compare each plan’s early termination fee against similar plans from other providers and normalize the data. Lower cancellation fees per contract term result in better scores.
- Transparency: We check how consistently the provider displays prices across the main shopping channels Texans use: Power to Choose, the company’s own website, and Google Ads. If the prices match across these places, the transparency score goes up. If the company advertises one price but charges something different on its site, the score goes down.
- CEF Score: The overall Clear Energy Facts score is a weighted average of these sub-scores, giving you a single number you can use to compare providers side by side.
Data note: Except for the PUCT Rating (which comes directly from the official PUCT scorecard), all CEF scores are calculated using real, up-to-date plan data from each provider. We recalculate these scores regularly using current Electricity Facts Labels and plan details — we don’t guess or use hidden assumptions.
Clear Energy Facts ratings focus on plan structure, transparency, and pricing. They do not include direct customer service scores. For that, we recommend checking recent Google Reviews and other independent sources, and being cautious with “star ratings” shown on sponsored comparison sites.
Chariot Energy Non Recurring Fees Analysis
This is a comparison of the non-recurring fees for Chariot Energy. These charges are detailed within the Terms of Service (TOS) and contain critical information regarding penalties for missed payments or other circumstances. Understanding these fees is essential, as some providers enforce harsh penalties while others are more considerate.
This information is updated at the beginning of every quarter. We pull these figures from Oncor TDU plans via Power to Choose or directly from the provider's website. However, a provider's TOS is generally identical across all plans and TDU zones.
| Fee | Chariot Energy | Market (Median) |
|---|---|---|
| Late Payment Charge | 5% | 5% |
| Insufficient Funds / Returned Payment Fee | $35 | $30 |
| Disconnection Notice Fee | $10 | $19.95 |
| Disconnection + Reconnection Fee | $50 | $50 |
Understanding the Charges
- Late Payment Charge: A penalty applied when a monthly bill is not paid in full by the due date.
- Insufficient Funds / Returned Payment Fee: A fee charged if your payment method is declined or a check bounces due to non-sufficient funds.
- Disconnection Notice Fee: A charge for sending a formal warning letter of intent to disconnect service due to non-payment. This is distinct from the actual disconnection fee.
- Disconnection + Reconnection Fee: We bundle these two fees together for clarity. Because some providers charge a high disconnection fee but no reconnection fee (or vice versa), viewing them as a combined total provides a clearer picture of the true cost to restore power.
Note: Please use these values strictly as a reference. Providers often use wording such as "up to" in their terms, meaning actual amounts can vary at the company's discretion.
TDU Charges: The fees listed above are exclusive to the retail energy provider. On top of these, you may incur charges by the TDU (e.g., Oncor, CenterPoint) for physical disconnections or reconnections. TDU charges are pass-through costs and remain exactly the same regardless of which energy provider you use.
Chariot Energy Plans & Current Rates (Mar 2026)
Note: CEF selects plans based on value to the customer. For this review, we aim to avoid redundancy and shorter-term plans. we also generally exclude complex seasonal plans that usually offer poor value, high-rate fixed plans, and high-rate bill credit plans. For a complete list of available plans and terms, always check the provider's website. We display the latest update date for each plan, showing when the EFL and its information were collected. CEF verifies rates twice per week. Always check the provider’s website for the most current EFL and rates.
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Does Chariot Energy have True Fixed rate plans?
Yes — we found 1 True Fixed plan (Check Provider's website for a full list of plans):
True Fixed
Ranked #51 of 70 True Fixed plans in this TDU & term range
Does Chariot Energy have Fixed - Tiered Plans?
They don’t currently list any Fixed - Tiered plans on their website or on Power to Choose for this TDU.
Does Chariot Energy have Free Hours plans?
Yes — we found 5 Free Nights / Free Hours style plans (Check Provider's website for a full list of plans):
Free Hours (Day/Night)
Listed on Power to Choose
Free Hours (Day/Night)
Listed on Power to Choose
Free Hours (Day/Night)
Free Hours (Day/Night)
Free Hours (Day/Night)
Does Chariot Energy have Free Weekend plans?
Yes — we found 2 weekend-free style plans (Check Provider's website for a full list of plans):
Free Days & Weekends
Free Days & Weekends
Does Chariot Energy have Bill Credit plans?
Yes — we found 2 bill-credit style plans (Check Provider's website for a full list of plans):
Usage Credit Plan
Usage Credit Plan
Chariot Energy vs. The market
We don't have direct comparisons to other companies at this moment.
Transparency Review in Detail
Transparency
Ranked #23 of 43 companies
Customer Service Review in Detail
PUCT complaint record
Ranked #32 of 43 companies
In this section we focus on the company’s customer service, using the official complaint data from the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT).
1. PUCT scorecard rating. This score shows how this provider compares to other Texas electricity companies based on the number of customer complaints the PUCT receives about them.
2. What the PUCT scorecard means. The PUCT publishes a scorecard that rates Retail Electric Providers based on their complaint history. It compares a company's market share to its share of complaints filed with the state. Companies that resolve issues before customers feel the need to contact the PUCT receive higher ratings (5 Power Circles), while companies that frequently force customers to escalate issues receive lower ratings.
If a company does not have a PUCT rating (or we show “No rating”), it usually means there is not enough historical data for the PUCT to calculate a score. This typically happens when a company is new to the market or has a customer base too small to be statistically compared to larger providers.
Summary of Real Customer Reviews
At Clear Energy Facts we encourage people to leave reviews on platforms where everyone can read them and companies can respond publicly. From all the options available, we’ve found that Google tends to have some of the most consistent review practices and is a widely trusted source for real customer feedback.
The analysis below is based primarily on Google reviews from roughly the last 12 months, so the information reflects recent customer experiences rather than very old history.
Reviews describe a simple and quick enrollment process with competitive rates, alongside reports of billing discrepancies, unresponsive customer service, deceptive pricing practices, and unfavorable solar buyback plans.
Common questions about Chariot Energy
- Is Chariot Energy a good electricity company?
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Based on our independent analysis, Chariot Energy currently holds a Clear Energy Facts Score of 2.7 out of 5. This places them at rank #36 out of 43 retail electricity providers we track in Texas. This rating reflects a combination of their plan value, customer service history, and pricing transparency.
- Does Chariot Energy have True Fixed rate plans?
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Yes. Chariot Energy currently offers True Fixed rate plans. The cheapest True Fixed rate that we have validated is Blaze 12 at about 15.3¢/kWh around 1,000 kWh with a 12-month term in the Dallas service area. Use the ZIP search above to see the latest True Fixed options available for your area.
- Does Chariot Energy offer Free Nights or Free Hours plans?
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Yes. Chariot Energy offers Free Nights / Free Hours plans. An example is Bright Nights 24.
- Does Chariot Energy offer Free Weekends plans?
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Yes. Chariot Energy offers Free Weekends plans. An example is Free Weekends Plus 12.