MONTHLY CHARGING
$32/mo
EV Charging Costs in Tennessee
At 12.06¢/kWh, Tennessee is 25% below the national average (16.11¢/kWh). Ranked number 10 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 12.1¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
Tennessee savings
YOU SAVE$1,212/year
In Tennessee, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50/gal. Over 5 years, that is $6,059.
76%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,212/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.030 EV
GAS
$0.13
EV
$0.03
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$6,059 total
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What the rate means for you
Tennessee's residential electricity rate of 12.06¢/kWh is 25% below the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $31.66 per month in charging costs, or $379.89 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50 per gallon, you save $1,195 per year.
At $0.030 per mile for electricity versus $0.125 per mile for gas, driving electric in Tennessee costs 76% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $5,976 in fuel savings alone, before accounting for reduced maintenance costs.
A full charge on a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery, 272 miles of range) costs $7.24 in Tennessee. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $2.17 to $2.89.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At Tennessee's average residential rate of 12.06¢/kWh, charging a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery) from empty costs $7.24. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $31.66.