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EV Charging Costs in Knoxville, Tennessee

Knoxville, TN

Knoxville's EV charging landscape features 35 Level 2 stations and 10 DC fast chargers. Time-of-use rates are available, allowing owners to save by charging during off-peak hours.

Electricity Rate
$0.14/kWh
Charging Stations
45
City Rank
#3 in Tennessee
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1000 miles/month

Monthly Cost

$36.84

Cost per mile

$0.04

vs Gas (monthly)

Save $79.16

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Electricity Rates in Knoxville

Primary utility: Tennessee Utility Average

Rate: $0.14/kWh

TOU available: Yes

EV rebate: Program dependent

Rate Context

Knoxville: $0.14/kWh

Tennessee average: $0.13/kWh

National average: $0.18/kWh

Monthly Charging Costs in Knoxville

VehicleMonthly Cost (1,000 mi)Link
Tesla Model 3$36.84View vehicle ->
Ford F-150 Lightning$66.67View vehicle ->
Chevrolet Bolt EV$35.00View vehicle ->

EV Charging Stations in Knoxville

Total

45

Level 2

35

DC Fast

10

Density

24.6/100k

Available networks in Knoxville:

Downtown Knoxville Charging Hub

EVgo

1200 Main St, Knoxville, TN

1.2 miles away

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Central Knoxville Charging Hub

ChargePoint

1237 Main St, Knoxville, TN

2.9 miles away

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North Knoxville Charging Hub

Blink

1274 Main St, Knoxville, TN

4.6 miles away

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How Knoxville Compares

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

Peak: $0.17/kWh

Off-peak: $0.07/kWh

Savings: 56% overnight

Rebate: Not listed

EV Ownership in Knoxville

Population: 183,270

EV adoption: 2.5%

Average commute: 26.8 minutes

EV adoption rank in Tennessee: #4

Market: Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a realistic monthly charging cost in Knoxville?

A practical baseline in Knoxville is near $36.84 per month for 1,000 miles at $0.14/kWh, before frequent public fast charging.

Is home charging in Knoxville cheaper than public fast charging?

For a 1,000-mile baseline, home-rate charging in Knoxville is about $81.58 cheaper per month than a public fast benchmark.

How does Knoxville compare with nearby cities on rates?

Nearby, Memphis is lower at $0.11/kWh while Nashville is higher at $0.15/kWh. Knoxville is $0.14/kWh.

How many public chargers are available in Knoxville?

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

What utility programs matter most for EV drivers in Knoxville?

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

Chattanooga

$0.12/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $31.58/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: 24.6/100k in Knoxville, 28.5/100k statewide, 28.9/100k across tracked US cities.