MONTHLY CHARGING
$37/mo
EV Charging Costs in Tennessee
At 13.87¢/kWh, Tennessee is 24% below the national average (18.19¢/kWh). Ranked number 9 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 13.9¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
Tennessee savings
YOU SAVE$1,510/year
In Tennessee, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $4.28/gal. Over 5 years, that is $7,549.
77%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,510/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.035 EV
GAS
$0.15
EV
$0.04
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$7,549 total
Live savings meter
GAS1,953/yr
SAVES
1,510
/yr
EV443/yr
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What the rate means for you
Tennessee's residential electricity rate of 13.87¢/kWh is 24% below the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $36.91 per month in charging costs, or $442.97 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at the US average of $4.28 per gallon, you save $1,510 per year.
At $0.035 per mile for electricity versus $0.153 per mile for gas, driving electric in Tennessee costs 77% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $7,549 in fuel savings alone, before accounting for reduced maintenance costs.
A full charge on a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery, 363 miles of range) costs $10.40 in Tennessee. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $3.12 to $4.16.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At Tennessee's average residential rate of 13.87¢/kWh, charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery) from empty costs $10.40. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $36.91.