Home Charging Savings for a Typical Tennessee Driver
Based on 12,000 miles per year
Gas Car Fuel/yr
$1,286
Home Charging/yr
$405
Annual Savings
$881
Charger Cost
$1,500
Utility Rebate
None
Net Charger Cost
$1,500
Payback
1.7 yrs
15-Year Savings
$14,888
CO₂ Avoided/yr
5,486 lbs
Tennessee EV Charger Rebates
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Federal 30C Credit (Expired June 30, 2026)
The federal Alternative Fuel Refueling Property Credit (30% up to $1,000 for a home charger) expired June 30, 2026, and had only applied in eligible low-income or non-urban census tracts. Chargers installed after that date do not qualify.
Varies
Tennessee Utility Programs
Tennessee has no statewide EV-charger rebate; TVA/local utilities offer EV charging rates. View full rebate detail →
Home Charging Savings by City in Tennessee
| City | Fuel Savings/yr | Charger Payback | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $929 | 1.6 yrs | 689,447 | Nashville Electric |
| Memphis | $878 | 1.7 yrs | 650,618 | MLGW |
| Knoxville | $888 | 1.7 yrs | 190,740 | Knoxville Utilities |
| Chattanooga | $819 | 1.8 yrs | 181,099 | EPB |
| Clarksville | $895 | 1.7 yrs | 166,722 | CDE Lightband |
| Murfreesboro | $874 | 1.7 yrs | 152,769 | Murfreesboro Electric |
| Franklin | $840 | 1.8 yrs | 83,454 | Nashville Electric |
| Jackson | $891 | 1.7 yrs | 68,205 | Jackson Energy Authority |
| Johnson City | $878 | 1.7 yrs | 66,678 | Johnson City Power |
| Bartlett | $854 | 1.8 yrs | 59,050 | MLGW |
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The average US driver covers about 12,000 miles a year.
Quick Facts: Tennessee
- ⛽ Gas: $3.00/gallon
- ⚡ Electricity: $0.118/kWh
- 🔌 Charger installed: $1,500
- 🏭 Top utility: TVA