Shell Recharge EV Hub - Houston, TX - Main St.

Shell Recharge EV Hub - Houston, TX - Main St. is a new construction project located at 208 Main Street in the Downtown Houston neighborhood of Harris County. The development encompasses 9,216 square feet of site improvements, including EV charging stations, a newly paved parking lot, electrical equipment, an access drive, and lighting. With an estimated cost of $1,869,283, the project represents a significant investment in electric vehicle infrastructure for the area.

The owner of record is Equilon Enterprises LLC DBA Shell Oil Products US. This specific filing is part of a broader portfolio that includes three other TDLR-registered projects totaling $7,091,312, such as locations in Austin and Sugar Land. GPD Group, Professional Corporation served as the design firm of record, bringing experience from six other registered projects, including several Tesla locations in the region. Jeffrey A Gutknecht is the registered accessibility specialist listed for this construction.

The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in June 2024. Construction began in September 2024, with a scheduled completion date of September 2025. The TDLR closed the project file in September 2025, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. This status indicates that the regulatory review phase for the physical build-out has concluded.

Financially, the project's estimated cost is above the county median for new construction filings in Harris County, which stands at $750,000. The cost per square foot is calculated at $203, which is above the county median of $88. The scheduled build window of 366 days is longer than the county median of 219 days. These figures reflect the specialized nature of EV hub construction, which involves complex electrical and site preparation work beyond standard commercial building projects.

Location Context

The site is situated in ZIP code 77002, an area with a population of about 19,616 and a median household income of $85,436 according to U.S. Census estimates. The neighborhood is predominantly renter-occupied, with a median owner-occupied home value of $286,100. Nearby businesses include the University of Houston-Downtown, Last Concert Cafe, and The Booker Law Firm.