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EV Charging Costs in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Chattanooga, TN

Electric vehicle owners in Chattanooga benefit from extensive charging infrastructure. The local utility, Tennessee Utility Average, charges an average of $0.12/kWh for residential service, below the national average.

Electricity Rate
$0.12/kWh
Charging Stations
45
City Rank
#4 in Tennessee
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1000 miles/month

Monthly Cost

$31.58

Cost per mile

$0.03

vs Gas (monthly)

Save $84.42

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Electricity Rates in Chattanooga

Primary utility: Tennessee Utility Average

Rate: $0.12/kWh

TOU available: Yes

EV rebate: Program dependent

Rate Context

Chattanooga: $0.12/kWh

Tennessee average: $0.13/kWh

National average: $0.18/kWh

Monthly Charging Costs in Chattanooga

VehicleMonthly Cost (1,000 mi)Link
Tesla Model 3$31.58View vehicle ->
Ford F-150 Lightning$57.14View vehicle ->
Chevrolet Bolt EV$30.00View vehicle ->

EV Charging Stations in Chattanooga

Total

45

Level 2

35

DC Fast

10

Density

26/100k

Available networks in Chattanooga:

Downtown Chattanooga Charging Hub

Blink

1200 Main St, Chattanooga, TN

1.2 miles away

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Central Chattanooga Charging Hub

FLO

1237 Main St, Chattanooga, TN

2.9 miles away

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North Chattanooga Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

1274 Main St, Chattanooga, TN

4.6 miles away

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How Chattanooga Compares

LocationRateModel 3 Cost
Chattanooga$0.12/kWh$31.58
Tennessee Avg$0.13/kWh$34.21
US Avg$0.18/kWh$47.37
Knoxville$0.14/kWh$36.84
Nashville$0.15/kWh$39.47
Memphis$0.11/kWh$28.95
TUA EV Programs

Peak: $0.19/kWh

Off-peak: $0.08/kWh

Savings: 56% overnight

Rebate: Not listed

EV Ownership in Chattanooga

Population: 173,366

EV adoption: 2.9%

Average commute: 31.9 minutes

EV adoption rank in Tennessee: #3

Market: Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a realistic monthly charging cost in Chattanooga?

A practical baseline in Chattanooga is near $31.58 per month for 1,000 miles at $0.12/kWh, before frequent public fast charging.

Is home charging in Chattanooga cheaper than public fast charging?

For a 1,000-mile baseline, home-rate charging in Chattanooga is about $86.84 cheaper per month than a public fast benchmark.

How does Chattanooga compare with nearby cities on rates?

Nearby, Memphis is lower at $0.11/kWh while Nashville is higher at $0.15/kWh. Chattanooga is $0.12/kWh.

How many public chargers are available in Chattanooga?

Chattanooga has 45 public stations, including 10 DC fast chargers.

What utility programs matter most for EV drivers in Chattanooga?

Tennessee Utility Average supports time-of-use pricing with potential peak-to-off-peak spread near 56%. No fixed rebate amount is listed in this dataset.

EV Charging Costs in Nearby Cities

Knoxville

$0.14/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $36.84/month

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Nashville

$0.15/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $39.47/month

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Memphis

$0.11/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $28.95/month

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Station density context: 26/100k in Chattanooga, 28.5/100k statewide, 28.9/100k across tracked US cities.