Where to Install EV Chargers in Tennessee

Where to install EV chargers in Tennessee: 1,106 existing locations, 43 chargers per 100k residents, NEVI corridor status, top opportunity ZIPs, network share data, and per-charger install cost bands. Free 0–100 site profitability score for any address.

Tennessee install metrics

Public locations
1,106
DC fast sites
233
Chargers per 100k residents
43
Demand-gap score
57/100 — Moderate opportunity

Top opportunity ZIPs

ZIP codes with the highest charger demand-gap — many existing chargers, few of them DC fast.

Top metros for EV charger installation

  1. Nashville — 342 locations · 20 DC fast (6%)
  2. Chattanooga — 70 locations · 11 DC fast (16%)
  3. Knoxville — 70 locations · 13 DC fast (19%)
  4. Memphis — 69 locations · 15 DC fast (22%)
  5. Franklin — 35 locations · 3 DC fast (9%)
  6. Pigeon Forge — 32 locations · 1 DC fast (3%)
  7. Brentwood — 31 locations · 2 DC fast (6%)
  8. Murfreesboro — 28 locations · 3 DC fast (11%)

Install cost bands

Level 2 dual-port
$6,500 – $14,500
DC fast 150 kW
$110,000 – $175,000
DC fast 350 kW
$195,000 – $285,000

Network share in Tennessee

NEVI corridor status

Tennessee has designated Alternative Fuel Corridors. Projects within one travel mile of a corridor and meeting the 4×150 kW DC fast standard typically qualify for NEVI Formula Program cost-share.

Frequently asked questions

Where should I install an EV charger in Tennessee?
Tennessee has 1,106 public charging locations and 233 DC fast sites for a population of 7,126,000, or about 43 chargers per 100,000 residents. The highest-opportunity ZIP codes are 37203, 37201, 37027. Run any candidate address through our free profitability analyzer to get a 0–100 score.
Is Tennessee good for EV charger investment?
Moderate opportunity. With an EV adoption multiplier of 0.6× the national average and 3.3 DC fast locations per 100k people, Tennessee shows meaningful undersupply that creates a window for new sites.
How much does it cost to install a DC fast charger in Tennessee?
Industry benchmarks place a 150 kW DC fast charger at $110,000–$175,000 per port, and a 350 kW high-power port at $195,000–$285,000. Dual-port Level 2 stations run $6,500–$14,500.
Does Tennessee have NEVI funding for EV chargers?
Yes. Tennessee participates in the NEVI Formula Program and has designated Alternative Fuel Corridors eligible for federal cost-share. Sites within one travel mile of a designated corridor and meeting the 4×150 kW DC fast standard typically qualify.
Which charging networks dominate Tennessee?
ChargePoint Network (52.4%), Blink Network (15.8%), Non-Networked (6.6%) lead by location count.

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