Fast Charge TN Network

Fast Charge TN Network is sponsored by Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) and Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). This program supports the deployment of direct current (DC) fast charging stations to create a statewide electric vehicle fast charging network, reducing nitrogen oxide emissions and accelerating EV infrastructure deployment across Tennessee.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) have partnered to develop a statewide electric vehicle (EV) fast charging network to power the growth of EVs across Tennessee and reduce barriers to transportation electrification.

Specifically, the two have signed an agreement (archive) to collaborate and fund a network of fast charging stations every 50 miles along Tennessee’s interstates and major highways. The “Fast Charge TN Network” will add approximately 65 new charging locations over two funding rounds along prioritized corridor infrastructure gaps.

For reference, as of March 2023, there were only 26 fast charging locations operating in Tennessee that are open to all consumers and support both charging standards common to EVs. Below is a snapshot of the progress as of the end of the most recent calendar quarter.

A Fast Charge Corridor Completeness Map, designed to help visualize prioritized corridor gaps for the installation of qualifying EV fast charging infrastructure, is also available for viewing below. Additional information on the Corridor Completeness Map has been added to the general FAQs in the tabs below. Archived content is provided for reference purposes only and is not maintained to current accessibility standards.

View the legend by selecting the top right icon on the map: TDEC and TVA will leverage various funding sources to support the development of the fast charging network with an anticipated cost of $22 million.

This partnership advances the State’s goal of establishing a statewide corridor fast-charging network that improves transportation efficiency, reduces vehicle emissions, promotes EV adoption, and strengthens the resiliency of our transportation network.

TDEC has committed 15%, the maximum allowable, of the State’s Volkswagen Diesel Settlement Environmental Mitigation Trust allocation (archive) to fund light-duty EV charging infrastructure. A total of $6. 87 million from this fund has been allocated to fast charging infrastructure along corridors.

The remainder of the program will be funded by TVA and program participant cost share. On February 4, 2025, TDEC and TVA issued a Notice of Intent to release a second-round project solicitation in 2025 to support the continued development of the Fast Charge TN Network, building out DC fast charging infrastructure at least every 50 miles along prioritized corridors.

Please view the full Notice of Intent (archive) for further information, including eligible applicants, minimum requirements, and additional considerations. On July 7, 2025, TDEC released the second-round grant solicitation for Light Duty ZEV Supply Equipment projects under the VW Settlement EMT.

This funding opportunity supports the continued development of the Fast Charge TN Network, aimed at reducing nitrogen oxide emissions and accelerating the deployment of EV infrastructure across Tennessee. This round makes $2.

8 million in funding available for eligible fast-charging projects and complements the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Grant Program , focusing specifically on areas not covered by NEVI buildout plans. Applications closed September 19 at 4 p. m.

CDT. TDEC will announce awards after conducting a comprehensive review and evaluation of all complete and eligible grant applications. Eligibility & Key Considerations Eligible applicants include Tennessee local power companies (LPCs), for-profit or nonprofit organizations operating in Tennessee, and government entities such as municipalities or public higher education institutions.

Applicants must commit to owning, operating, and maintaining EV infrastructure for a minimum of five (5) years following equipment procurement, installation, and commissioning. All applicants must provide at least 20% of total project costs as direct or in-kind cost share and adhere to Fast Charge TN Network branding and program requirements as detailed in the Application Manual (archive ).

Charging infrastructure must be publicly accessible 24/7, 365 days of the year. Sites must be located within infrastructure gap areas, identified in an interactive infrastructure gap map , and within 1–5 driving miles of prioritized corridors. Each site must include at least two DC fast chargers, with a maximum of four, which are capable of delivering a minimum of 50 kW each.

A minimum of two Combined Charging System (CCS) ports is required, but Grantees may propose projects that include additional charging port standards, such as the American Charging Standard (NACS) and CHAdeMO. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance and minimum power delivery of 120kW to a single vehicle or 50kW to two vehicles is required.

Sites must meet technical and accessibility standards outlined in the Program Guidelines (archive) and complete an environmental review checklist before construction begins. Maximum award: $150,000 per charger, up to $600,000 per site. Funds will be provided on a reimbursement basis after project completion and commissioning.

Grantees will have 15 months from contract execution to complete projects; extensions may be granted on a case-by-case basis. Applicants must coordinate with their local power company (LPC) before applying. Applicants should refer to the Application Manual (archive) developed for this program to inform the application process.

TDEC has developed a Fast Charge TN Round 2 Scoring Rubric (archive) which it will use to evaluate eligible applications received. Applicants may refer to this rubric in developing proposals This solicitation is intended to reduce infrastructure gaps left unaddressed by NEVI funding and will prioritize projects located in designated zones within the identified infrastructure gaps .

These areas may shift based on external project developments. For additional information on the VW Settlement in Tennessee, visit the TDEC website here: http://www. tn.

gov/environment/VWSettlement . TDEC hosted a mandatory virtual application workshop on July 14. Attendance requirements may be fulfilled by joining live or viewing the posted recording.

View the webinar recording below and download the webinar slides here (archive) . TDEC and TVA sought initial project proposals through October 15, 2021, from TVA-served Local Power Companies (LPCs) and other local utilities that distribute electricity in Tennessee whose service territory is located along prioritized corridor gaps (eligible applicants) to develop the Fast Charge TN Network across Tennessee.

View a full list of selected grantees for Fast Charge TN Network . For selected, eligible projects, the program provided up to 80% of the cost to purchase, install, operate, and maintain eligible EV fast charging infrastructure that will be located within a prioritized corridor gap and made available to the public.

This program did not support the purchase or rental of real estate, other capital costs (e.g., construction of buildings, parking facilities, etc.), or general maintenance (i.e., maintenance other than of the EV charging infrastructure). Program participants were required to provide at least 20% of the total project cost through direct or in-kind cost share.

This program required selected projects to include at least two DC fast chargers at each location, with the option to request to install a maximum of four DC fast chargers per location. Additionally, requests for funding could not exceed $150,000 per fast charger to be installed.

Program participants were responsible for finding a suitable host site and purchasing, installing, owning, operating, and maintaining program-funded fast charging equipment for a period of no less than five years. Several program resources are available for applicants to reference on TVA's Fast Charge TN Network solicitation website . To learn more about this partnership, visit the TVA EnergyRight website .

Additional information can be found at Transportation Electrification in Tennessee . Questions related to the Round 1 Fast Charge TN Network solicitation can be directed to TDEC. OEP@tn.

gov . Corridor Charging Network Throughout 2018, a core team of stakeholders—including State agencies (TDEC and TDOT), electric utilities (TVA and others), local governments, universities, electric vehicle manufacturers, businesses, and advocacy groups— worked together to develop a shared vision for electric transportation in the state of Tennessee.

Together, these stakeholders comprise Drive Electric Tennessee (DET), whose goal is to increase EV adoption in Tennessee from approximately 11,000 EVs in 2020 to 200,000 vehicles by 2028. In January 2019, DET released the first edition of its Electric Vehicle Roadmap (archive) , which identifies “Opportunity Areas” that will increase electric vehicle adoption across multiple Tennessee use cases and sectors.

Three Opportunity Area committees have since been formed to address various projects and initiatives highlighted in the Roadmap: Charging Infrastructure Availability, Policies and Programs, and Awareness.

Following the release of the Roadmap, DET’s Charging Infrastructure Availability committee conducted a Statewide EV Charging Infrastructure Needs Assessment (archive) to evaluate the condition of Tennessee’s current EV charging infrastructure and to identify charging needs and potential geographic locations to support the adoption of 200,000 EVs in Tennessee by 2028.

The Needs Assessment concluded that additional EV charging infrastructure was needed on highway corridors to relieve range anxiety and to connect rural and urban areas; highway corridor charging was identified as the best candidate for public investment, whereas other EV charging use cases (e.g., community charging, workplace charging, residential or multi-unit dwelling charging) were identified as good candidates for private or public-private investment based on market attractiveness and anticipated utilization.

Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Opportunity Maps To support the goal of establishing a statewide corridor fast charging network that improves transportation efficiency, reduces vehicle emissions, drives EV adoption, strengthens the resiliency of the transportation sector, and connects both rural and urban areas in Tennessee, TDEC Office of Energy Programs (OEP) identified key primary (interstates, shown in green) and secondary corridors (select U.S. and State highways, shown in blue) for EV charging infrastructure development within an Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Opportunity Map (archive) .

1 A secondary companion map (archive) highlights existing EV fast chargers (direct current fast chargers or DCFC) along the selected corridors. Each location shown on the existing infrastructure map includes at least one non-proprietary charger, with both J1772 combo (CCS) and CHAdeMO connectors available (these connectors support all EVs except Teslas, which use a proprietary plug type).

The secondary corridors selected for inclusion within the Opportunity Map were informed by the results of a series of maps generated during the Statewide EV Charging Needs Assessment, which highlighted potential geographic areas for EV charging infrastructure to support the 200,000 EV deployment goal and took into consideration Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT) data, vehicle miles traveled, EV adoption forecasts, and U.S. Census Bureau data.

Secondary EV charging infrastructure corridors suggested by the Statewide EV Charging Needs Assessment were then slightly modified in order to eliminate duplicative, parallel corridors and to prioritize the selection and inclusion of secondary corridors passing through economically Distressed and At-Risk counties in Tennessee.

As many of Tennessee’s State Parks are located in or near rural areas or Distressed or At-Risk counties, TDEC OEP also included the locations of Tennessee State Parks on the Opportunity Map to demonstrate how the electrification of the state’s corridors can connect EV drivers to our state’s natural resources and promote EV tourism in counties that stand to benefit from it most.

By prioritizing EV charging infrastructure development on corridors that pass through these counties, TDEC OEP aims to spur economic activity associated with on-route and/or destination charging in these Distressed and rural markets.

TDEC plans to leverage various funding sources to supplement existing EV charging infrastructure along both primary and secondary corridors and will seek to achieve what TDEC will call “Fast 50” designation on such corridors by September 30, 2023.

To achieve this designation, (1) the maximum driving distance between charging infrastructure locations is 50 miles, (2) each charging location includes two or more fast chargers capable of at least 50 kW concurrent output power each, and (3) each fast charger has both CCS and CHAdeMO plugs. 1 Primary corridors are roadways defined as “Interstates” by FHWA in section 3. 1.

1 of the 2013 “Highway Functional Classification: Concepts, Criteria and Procedures” manual (archive) . Secondary corridors are select roadways defined as either “Other Freeways or Expressways” (section 3. 1.

2) or “Other Principal Arterials” (section 3. 1. 3) within the FHWA manual.

RFI for Establishing Technical Specifications On April 7, TVA released a Request for Information (RFI)(archive) to establish minimum technical specifications for equipment and operations under forthcoming EV fast charging funding solicitations. They will use responses to this RFI to create a list of qualified providers offering EV fast charging supply equipment; operating network back-end options; and related program support services.

Future grantees will be able to reference this list of qualified providers when building an EV fast charging network along major travel corridors over the next several years. All responses to this RFI were due by May 7.

As the development of a statewide EV fast charging network is a joint effort between TVA and TDEC, responses to this RFI informed a resulting specification for TDEC's fast charging funding solicitation, to be administered under the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Light Duty Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment category.

The project reflects recommendations outlined in the Tennessee Statewide EV Charging Infrastructure Needs Assessment (archive) , conducted in 2019 by Drive Electric Tennessee , a consortium that includes TDEC, TVA, and TDOT. The agreement will support Drive Electric Tennessee’s goal of having 200,000 light-duty EVs registered in Tennessee by 2028. As of June 2021, 13,811 light-duty EVs were registered in Tennessee.

Round 2 Program Manual : The Fast Charge TN Network Round 2 Grant Program Manual (archive) is a resource for grantees. It outlines all terms and conditions of the Program and provides information on contract compliance, reimbursement processes, reporting requirements and templates, monitoring requirements, and more.

Round 2 Application Manual : All terms and conditions of the Fast Charge TN Network Grant Program are outlined in the Application Manual (archive) . Round 2 Application Webinar : TDEC hosted a mandatory application workshop via webinar for the second round of the Fast Charge TN Network Program on July 14.

Staff from TDEC’s Office of Energy Programs and the Grants and Contracts Administration team presented and fielded attendees’ questions. Attendance requirements may be fulfilled by joining live or viewing the posted recording. View the webinar recording here and view the workshop slides here (archive) .

Round 2 Scoring Rubric: TDEC has developed a Fast Charge TN Round 2 Scoring Rubric (archive) which it will use to evaluate eligible applications received. Applicants may refer to this rubric in developing proposals.

Appendix A Program Guidelines: Site selection guidelines, environmental review checklist, technical specifications, and accessibility requirements of the Fast Charge TN Network Grant Program are outlined in Appendix A (archive) of the application manual.

Appendix B Program Resources: Examples of site layouts, best practices for charging site development and operations, and signage recommendations of the Fast Charge TN Network Grant Program are outlined in Appendix B of the application manual (archive) . Appendix C Program Resources: The Grantee invoice template and examples are provided in Appendix C (archive) of the application manual.

Charging Infrastructure Cybersecurity Template: A cybersecurity plan template (archive) , initially developed for use through the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s Tennessee Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program , may be used to inform applicant cybersecurity plans.

Though not required, applicants are also strongly encouraged to develop and attach a cybersecurity plan that demonstrates how the proposed charging site will be protected against cyberattacks and how the Grantee will ensure the availability, continuity, and integrity of the charging infrastructure.

Plans should detail how the Grantee will proactively address risks to cybersecurity and consumer privacy and prevent harm to the hardware, customers, network, or power grid. Round 1 Program Manual: The Fast Charge TN Network Grant Program Manual (archive) is a resource for grantees.

It outlines all terms and conditions of the Program and provides information on contract compliance, reimbursement processes, reporting requirements and templates, monitoring requirements, and more. Round 1 Application Manual: All terms and conditions of the Fast Charge TN Network Grant Program are outlined in an application manual, accessible here: Fast Charge TN Network Grant Program Application Manual (archive) .

Round 1 Application Workshop: On December 7, 2021 , TDEC hosted an application workshop via webinar for the Fast Charge TN Network Grant Program. Staff from TDEC’s Office of Energy Programs presented and fielded attendees’ questions. Applicants were required to attend the virtual application workshop prior to application submission, either by participating in the initial webinar session or by watching the recorded session.

Click here to watch the recorded workshop . Drive Electric Tennessee (DET) : Throughout 2018, a core team of stakeholders—including State agencies (TDEC and TDOT), electric utilities (TVA and others), cities, universities, EV manufacturers, businesses, and advocacy groups—worked together on the development of a shared vision for electric transportation in the state. Together, these stakeholders comprise DET .

In January 2019, DET released the first edition of its Electric Vehicle Roadmap (archive) for the state. The Roadmap establishes a goal to increase EV adoption to 200,000 EVs by 2028 and identifies projects and initiatives for local stakeholder implementation that will increase EV adoption across multiple use cases and sectors in Tennessee.

The various initiatives fall under four broad opportunity areas: Charging Infrastructure, Consumer Awareness, Vehicle Availability, and Supportive Programs and Policies.

Volkswagen Diesel Settlement Environmental Mitigation Trust (VW Settlement EMT) - Project Solicitations : TDEC is releasing a series of project solicitations under the Volkswagen Diesel Settlement Environmental Mitigation Trust to fund School Buses, Shuttle and Transit Buses, Medium and Large Trucks, and Light Duty EV Supply Equipment across the state.

As these project solicitations are announced, this page will be updated to reflect all up-to-date and corresponding information. The Tennessee Valley Authority’s EV Initiative: TVA launched its EnergyRight EV website , tools, and resources to promote EV awareness.

Visitors to their new site can become informed about today’s EV models and offerings, compare EV cost of ownership with other non-EVs, find charging stations, and learn about relevant events and resources.

Tennessee Clean Fuels : Tennessee Clean Fuels advances the state's economic, environmental, and energy security by working to advance affordable, domestic transportation fuels, energy efficient mobility systems, and other fuel-saving technologies and practices.

The organization is comprised of two U.S. DOE Clean Cities Coalitions—Middle-West Tennessee Clean Fuels and East Tennessee Clean Fuels—and provides fleet consultation, public education events, and alternative fuels technical assistance to promote sustainable transportation across the state. Is Fast Charge TN Network part of Tennessee’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program?

The Fast Charge TN Network is not part of Tennessee’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program (TEVI). However, both programs support fast charging infrastructure on corridors in Tennessee.

The Fast Charge TN Network was established before TEVI and is supported by funds from the VW Settlement EMT, whereas TEVI is funded by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program. Charging locations eligible for the Fast Charge TN Network must be located on prioritized corridor infrastructure gaps identified by TDEC OEP .

TEVI projects must be located along FHWA-designated Alternative Fuel Corridors . Additional differences include the minimum number of chargers at a site, the required charging plugs, the minimum charging level, the distance from the nearest highway exit, and the eligible corridors.

For example, NEVI requires that a charger be located within one mile of a highway exit, whereas the Fast Charge TN Network allows chargers to be located five miles from the nearest highway exit. What funding sources will be leveraged to support the development of the Tennessee fast charging network? TDEC has allocated funds to develop Tennessee's public fast-charging network, with the total project cost expected to reach $24 million.

TDEC is committing the maximum allowable percentage (15%) of the State’s Volkswagen Diesel Settlement Environmental Mitigation Trust allocation to support light-duty electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. This amounts to $7. 5 million dedicated to fast-charging infrastructure along major corridors.

The remaining funding for the program will come from program participants. TDEC is supportive of any fuel or technology that can reduce emissions, improve air quality, and decrease transportation-related energy costs. TDEC’s Office of Energy Programs operates a number of programs focused on promoting and educating Tennesseans about a variety of alternative fuels, advanced vehicle technologies, and sustainable transportation solutions.

With regard to electricity in particular, by engaging in and spearheading transportation electrification efforts, we can improve transportation sector efficiency and resiliency, as well as reduce vehicle emissions. Greater adoption of EVs, which have zero tailpipe emissions, and which leverage our clean electricity generation mix, can play a significant role in reducing transportation-related emissions and improving air quality.

EVs have the ability to support our communities by providing new economic opportunities, as the use of electricity as a transportation fuel reduces fuel imports, keeps energy dollars in our state, drives local infrastructure investments, and reduces transportation costs for households and businesses.

According to the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development , Tennessee has been Business Facilities magazine’s top state in automotive manufacturing strength for five of the last eight years, thanks in large part to our highly trained workforce. Over 16,000 EVs are produced in Tennessee annually.

Resiliency and emergency preparedness are also important topics to consider, as the resiliency of the transportation sector can be improved through increased deployment of EVs and diversification of available fuels.

As battery storage and vehicle-to-grid solutions improve, EVs can be a valuable resource during disaster relief efforts, in part because many EVs can export energy from their batteries to power emergency response systems, such as communication equipment, traffic lights, or fuel pumps. Having the energy stored in a vehicle means it is mobile and can be driven to locations where power is needed.

The ability to bring power where it is needed, even on a local scale, can be an invaluable resource during emergencies. Why is TDEC prioritizing the development of fast charging infrastructure along corridors?

The TDEC fast charging network is built upon the efforts of Drive Electric Tennessee, a consortium that includes a variety of key stakeholders, such as local governments, automotive manufacturers, advocacy groups, and local power companies (LPCs).

In 2019, Drive Electric TN conducted a Statewide EV Charging Infrastructure Needs Assessment, which highlighted the condition of Tennessee’s publicly available EV charging infrastructure and identified geographic areas where new infrastructure should be placed to support a goal of 200,000 light-duty EVs in Tennessee by 2028 ( view the current number of EVs registered in Tennessee here ).

Whereas high demand EV charging sites can attract private investment (e.g., retail charging, community charging), the Needs Assessment found that lower demand EV charging sites (e.g., corridor charging, rural charging) are not as appealing for private investors and may require investment from public institutions and/or utilities.

The Needs Assessment also concluded that EV charging infrastructure should be prioritized for highway corridors and rural tourism destinations, to relieve range anxiety and to connect rural and urban areas. What is the benefit of fast charging? How long does it take to charge a vehicle?

Direct current (DC) fast charging supplements home charging while on the road, and the time needed to charge is dependent upon the capacity of the charging station and the capabilities of the vehicle. On average, most vehicles will be able to recharge at a DC fast charging station in less than 30 minutes. Where will fast charging stations be installed?

Ideal charging sites will be located near prioritized corridor infrastructure gaps and will provide safe and efficient recharging for EV owners. Where possible, these sites will be located near amenities such as retail shopping centers or dining establishments. Why is TDEC focused on developing a fast charging network instead of supporting the electrification of public transportation?

TDEC fully supports the electrification of all transportation sectors, including consumer vehicles, commercial fleets, and public transit. However, the market barriers to electrifying each segment are different. Through the VW Settlement Environmental Mitigation Trust, TDEC has already allocated funding for electrification projects aimed at school buses, transit/shuttle buses, and medium and heavy-duty freight trucks.

What is the timeline? How soon can we expect to see charging stations available to the public? TDEC announced round one selected grantees in July of 2022, and TDEC's projects began in November of 2022.

As of June 2025, all but one project from the first round of selected awards remains unfinished. All other projects are now operational and available to the public. For more information on available charging stations, please check the U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuel Data Center Station Locator or the Plug Share map.

Who will maintain the charging stations? Participants of the TDEC funding programs will be responsible for operating and maintaining the infrastructure. Manufacturers of fast charging equipment often provide maintenance services packaged with the equipment sale.

Will private businesses receive funding to install charging stations? The primary goal of this program in round one was to collaborate with local power companies (LPCs) to establish charging infrastructure.

In the second round of the Fast Charge TN Network Grant Program, eligible applicants include Tennessee LPCs, for-profit and nonprofit organizations operating in Tennessee, as well as government entities such as municipalities and public higher education institutions. Each project will require a level of cost share commitment by the grantee and/or site host. How does this effort fit with the efforts of Drive Electric TN?

The TDEC fast charging network builds off of the work of Drive Electric TN, a consortium that includes key stakeholders such as local governments, automotive manufacturers, TVA, advocacy groups, and LPCs. For more information on Drive Electric TN, visit www. driveelectrictn.

org . In 2019, Drive Electric TN conducted a Statewide EV Charging Infrastructure Needs Assessment, which highlighted the condition of Tennessee’s publicly available EV charging infrastructure and identified geographic areas where new infrastructure should be placed to support a goal of 200,000 light duty EVs in Tennessee by 2028 ( view the current number of EVs registered in Tennessee here ).

Whereas high demand EV charging sites can attract private investment (e.g., retail charging, community charging), the Needs Assessment found that lower demand EV charging sites (e.g., corridor charging, rural charging) are not as appealing for private investors and may require investment from public institutions and/or utilities.

The Needs Assessment also concluded that EV charging infrastructure should be prioritized for highway corridors and rural tourism destinations, to relieve range anxiety and to connect rural and urban areas. How can I get involved or learn more? For more information on the Tennessee fast charging network, click here .

For more information on transportation electrification in Tennessee, click here . TVA has developed online EV resources for consumers and dealerships, which are available here . LPCs can contact their local TVA Customer Delivery representative for more information.

For more information on Drive Electric TN, click here . What is the average cost to charge an EV? According to the U.S. Department of Energy, more than 80% of EV charging occurs at home.

In the Tennessee Valley, it costs less than $1 per gasoline gallon equivalent to charge an EV with residential electricity rates. Furthermore, when utilizing convenient and economical home charging for the majority of their traveling needs, consumers can expect to save up to $1,000 per year in fuel and maintenance costs with an EV as compared to a conventional gasoline-powered vehicle.

TVA’s new EV wholesale rate delivers electricity at costs comparable to gasoline. However, the owners of public charging stations will ultimately set the prices for consumers. Will TDEC be offering incentives to buy EVs?

TDEC does not currently plan to offer incentives to individuals to purchase EVs. The previous EV federal tax credit program, maintained by the U.S. Department of Energy and the IRS, is no longer available after September 30, 2025. Which EV manufacturers have operations within Tennessee?

How are they supporting TDEC’s efforts? As stated by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development , Tennessee is committed to becoming an EV transportation leader in the Southeast with a goal to become the top state in the country for EV manufacturing. Nissan has manufactured their all-electric Leaf in Tennessee since 2013.

Volkswagen has manufactured its first EV in the U.S., the ID. 4 SUV, in Chattanooga, TN. General Motors (GM) in Spring Hill, TN, expanded its facilities to manufacture its flagship Cadillac LYRIQ for the EV market.

On January 28, 2021, GM announced that it would phase out petroleum-powered cars and trucks and sell only vehicles that have zero tailpipe emissions by 2035. Additionally, Ford Motor Company and SK Innovation announced on September 27, 2021, that they would build BlueOval City in West, Tennessee, where the production of Ford’s second-generation electric truck will begin in 2025. Will Tennessee LPCs profit from added electricity sales?

Increased EV adoption will keep refueling dollars local, save consumers money and put downward pressure on electricity rates by better utilizing the power system. EVs will use electricity generated by TVA and distributed by LPCs.

However, as public power providers, our business-model supports our mission of service to the people of the Tennessee Valley to make life better through low-cost, reliable energy, economic development and environmental stewardship. Will a rise in EVs strain the electric grid?

TVA included EV adoption into its various planning scenarios, including the Integrated Resource Plan, to ensure that there will be the capacity to support projected EV adoption without compromising our ability to deliver electricity with 99. 999% reliability, which we have maintained since 2000.

Utilizing off-peak charging, widespread adoption of EVs will help maintain low electricity rates through better utilization of the power system. How much savings can be achieved using electricity instead of gasoline? Drivers can save up to $1,000 per year in gasoline and maintenance costs by switching to EVs.

Find out how much you could save at https://energyright. com/ev/ . What tax or fee structures will Tennessee use to replace the gasoline/petrol tax?

The Transportation Modernization Act of 2023 , Public Chapter 159 (2023), increased the registration fee for EVs and established a new registration fee for hybrid vehicles and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The electric and hybrid vehicle fee is in addition to the standard registration fee and applies to the initial registration and renewals.

All-electric vehicle drivers pay a $200 registration fee each year to contribute to road tax funds through January 1, 2027, when the fee will increase. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid EV drivers pay $100 a registration fee to contribute to road tax funds through January 1, 2028, when the fee will be adjusted annually for inflation. Additional information is available in notice #23-14 .

How will increased EV adoption contribute to reductions in CO2 emissions? The