EV Charging in Tennessee

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Tennessee is served by 1,114 public electric vehicle charging locations operating 3,067 individual chargers. 238 of those locations (21%) provide DC fast charging suitable for road-trip stops, while 876 (79%) deliver Level 2 charging for longer-dwell parking such as workplaces, retail and hospitality.

The cities with the most public charging in Tennessee are Nashville (342), Chattanooga (71), Knoxville (70), Memphis (69), Franklin (36). Across the state, charging is provided by a mix of national networks and regional operators.

EV Data Map is an EVSE and DC Fast Charger location analyzer that scores every potential charging site in the United States from 0 to 100 for DC Fast Charger ROI — combining EV ownership density, daytime population, traffic, demographics, nearby competing chargers, dwell-time characteristics of surrounding land use, and grid capacity. Use the analyzer to enter any address in Tennessee and receive an instant score, demand projection and recommended charger configuration.

Tennessee charging by the numbers

Locations
1,114
Chargers
3,067
DC Fast locations
238
Level 2 locations
876

DC fast share: 21% · Level 2 share: 79% · 157 cities with public charging.

Top cities in Tennessee

The strongest EV charging hubs in Tennessee — explore site analysis and coverage detail:

Top cities for EV charging in Tennessee

The following Tennessee cities have the most public EV charging locations.

  1. Nashville — 342 locations (20 DC fast)
  2. Chattanooga — 71 locations (12 DC fast)
  3. Knoxville — 70 locations (13 DC fast)
  4. Memphis — 69 locations (15 DC fast)
  5. Franklin — 36 locations (3 DC fast)
  6. Brentwood — 33 locations (2 DC fast)
  7. Pigeon Forge — 32 locations (1 DC fast)
  8. Murfreesboro — 28 locations (3 DC fast)
  9. Clarksville — 22 locations (8 DC fast)
  10. Smyrna — 17 locations (1 DC fast)
  11. Johnson City — 16 locations (7 DC fast)
  12. Cookeville — 13 locations (5 DC fast)
  13. Crossville — 10 locations (8 DC fast)
  14. Jackson — 10 locations (6 DC fast)
  15. Lebanon — 10 locations (4 DC fast)
  16. Greeneville — 9 locations (5 DC fast)
  17. Morristown — 9 locations (3 DC fast)
  18. Columbia — 8 locations (6 DC fast)
  19. McMinnville — 8 locations (2 DC fast)
  20. Dickson — 8 locations (4 DC fast)
  21. Kodak — 8 locations (3 DC fast)
  22. Gallatin — 8 locations
  23. Mt. Juliet — 7 locations (2 DC fast)
  24. Paris — 7 locations (3 DC fast)

How profitability scores work in Tennessee

Every score on EV Data Map blends location demand, competition and operating economics into a single 0–100 number. Demand inputs include the registered EV count, commute and through-traffic patterns, daytime worker population, retail and hospitality footprint, and tourism inflows. Competition uses the count and quality of nearby existing chargers — DC fast power, network reliability and dwell-fit. Operating economics include estimated electricity tariffs, demand-charge exposure, expected utilization, and capital cost for the recommended hardware mix.

For Tennessee the model accounts for the existing footprint of 238 DC fast and 876 Level 2 sites distributed across 157 cities, plus interstate corridor traffic and state-specific incentive programs such as NEVI awards.

Frequently asked questions

How many EV charging stations are in Tennessee?
There are 1,114 public electric vehicle charging locations across Tennessee operating 3,067 individual chargers — 238 DC fast locations and 876 Level 2 locations.
Which city in Tennessee has the most EV chargers?
Nashville leads Tennessee with 342 public charging locations, followed by Chattanooga (71) and Knoxville (70).
How much does it cost to install an EV charger in Tennessee?
Level 2 chargers in Tennessee typically install for $4,000–$12,000 per port including make-ready; DC fast installs run $80,000–$250,000+ per port depending on power level, utility upgrades and trenching.
What permits and incentives apply to EV chargers in Tennessee?
Most Tennessee projects need an electrical permit (and a building permit plus utility coordination for DC fast). Sites can typically stack the federal 30C tax credit (up to 30% / $100,000 per commercial charger in eligible census tracts) with Tennessee state, utility and NEVI-funded programs.
How long does it take to install an EV charger in Tennessee?
Typical commercial Level 2 installations in Tennessee energize in 4–8 weeks from site survey. DC fast installs typically run 4–9 months because of utility service upgrades, transformer lead times and switchgear procurement.
How long does it take an EV charger in Tennessee to become profitable?
Payback in Tennessee depends on utilization, electricity tariffs (especially demand charges) and incentives captured. Well-sited Level 2 stations typically reach payback in 3–5 years; DC fast sites with strong throughput in 3–6 years.

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