Cost to charge an EV in Tennessee
What charging an electric car costs in Tennessee at the average home electricity price, and how much you save compared with gas.
Electricity 14.07¢/kWhGas $4.02/galEV per mi $0.046Saved per 1,000 mi $97.14
EV charging cost in Tennessee
Charging cost in Tennessee by car
| Electric car | Full charge | 1,000 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | $11.61 | $35.44 |
| Tesla Model 3 | $11.61 | $33.59 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | $13.16 | $41.17 |
| Chevrolet Bolt | $10.06 | $38.38 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | $14.08 | $43.95 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | $13.00 | $40.86 |
| Kia EV6 | $13.00 | $40.70 |
| Rivian R2 | $13.43 | $41.01 |
| Cadillac Optiq | $13.16 | $41.48 |
| Chevrolet Blazer EV | $13.16 | $42.10 |
| Tesla Cybertruck | $19.04 | $58.50 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | $20.27 | $63.30 |
| Rivian R1S | $16.87 | $51.23 |
| Chevrolet Silverado EV | $31.73 | $64.38 |
| GMC Sierra EV | $31.73 | $66.40 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA | $13.16 | $35.13 |
| BMW iX3 | $16.82 | $38.69 |
| Toyota C-HR | $11.56 | $40.24 |
| Kia EV3 | $12.60 | $39.31 |
| Cadillac Lyriq | $15.79 | $48.44 |
Home charging with 10% losses. “Average EV” uses 30 kWh/100 mi.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Tennessee?
At the average residential price of 14.07¢/kWh, a full charge of a 75 kWh battery costs about $11.61 and driving 1,000 mi costs about $46.43.
Is it cheaper to drive electric than gas in Tennessee?
Yes. An average EV costs about $0.046 per mi to charge at home, a gas car $0.144.
How do electricity prices in Tennessee compare?
Tennessee ranks 5 of 51 for cheapest residential electricity in our U.S. data.
Can I pay less than the average price?
Often. Time-of-use and EV tariffs with cheap overnight rates can cut home charging costs sharply. Enter your tariff under “Customize”.
Similar electricity prices
Arkansas14.12¢/kWhNorth Dakota14.12¢/kWhKentucky14.26¢/kWhOklahoma14.33¢/kWhIdaho14.37¢/kWhLouisiana13.49¢/kWh
Sources: U.S. EIA Electric Power Monthly, residential, June 2026; AAA state averages, regular gasoline, Sep 29 2026.