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EV Charging Costs in Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, TN
Nashville is a growing EV city where charging economics are shaped by commute corridors and weekly driving rhythm more than by headline rate comparisons. Local electricity costs are moderate, and infrastructure coverage is improving, but practical reliability still depends on recurring access points. For most drivers, the strongest monthly cost stability comes from home-first charging with planned fast-charging backups for higher-mileage days.
Primary utility: Tennessee Utility Average
Rate: $0.15/kWh
TOU available: Yes
EV rebate: Program dependent
Nashville: $0.15/kWh
Tennessee average: $0.13/kWh
National average: $0.18/kWh
Monthly Charging Costs in Nashville
| Vehicle | Monthly Cost (1,000 mi) | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | $39.47 | View vehicle -> |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | $71.43 | View vehicle -> |
| Chevrolet Bolt EV | $37.50 | View vehicle -> |
EV Charging Stations in Nashville
Total
334
Level 2
715
DC Fast
148
Density
52.6/100k
Available networks in Nashville:
ChargePoint
ChargePoint
Nashville, TN
1.0 miles away
Public Network Charging Station 2
Public Network
Nashville, TN
4.6 miles away
eVgo
EVgo
Nashville, TN
1.9 miles away
Public Network Charging Station 4
Public Network
Nashville, TN
5.8 miles away
Tesla Supercharger 250 kW
Tesla Supercharger
61 East Thompson Lane, Nashville, TN 37211
4.8 miles away
Map shows public charging station search results across Nashville.
Nashville Local Charging Insights
Nashville is a corridor-driven EV market. Savings are usually strongest when drivers combine overnight home charging with planned backup stops on major routes.
- With active travel on I-24, I-40, and I-65 corridors, route-level charging planning matters more than nearest-station assumptions.
- Nashville's station density supports daily EV use, but demand can cluster around downtown activity zones and commuter peaks.
- For drivers with regular weekday mileage, a predictable overnight Level 2 cadence is typically more cost-efficient than frequent daytime fast charging.
- Regional trips and event-driven traffic patterns make backup station selection important for schedule reliability and cost control.
- In Nashville, the most consistent ownership outcomes usually come from pairing utility-aware charging habits with a repeatable weekly charging routine.
How Nashville Compares
| Location | Rate | Model 3 Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville | $0.15/kWh | $39.47 |
| Tennessee Avg | $0.13/kWh | $34.21 |
| US Avg | $0.18/kWh | $47.37 |
| Chattanooga | $0.12/kWh | $31.58 |
| Knoxville | $0.14/kWh | $36.84 |
| Memphis | $0.11/kWh | $28.95 |
Peak: $0.17/kWh
Off-peak: $0.07/kWh
Savings: 56% overnight
Rebate: Not listed
Population: 634,464
EV adoption: 3.7%
Average commute: 30.9 minutes
EV adoption rank in Tennessee: #1
Market: Growing market
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a realistic monthly charging cost in Nashville?
Using Nashville's local rate ($0.15/kWh), a typical 1,000-mile month often models around $39.47 in home-charging cost.
Is home charging in Nashville cheaper than public fast charging?
For a 1,000-mile baseline, home-rate charging in Nashville is about $78.95 cheaper per month than a public fast benchmark.
How does Nashville compare with nearby cities on rates?
Nearby, Memphis is lower at $0.11/kWh while Knoxville is higher at $0.14/kWh. Nashville is $0.15/kWh.
How many public chargers are available in Nashville?
Nashville has 334 public stations, including 148 DC fast chargers.
What utility programs matter most for EV drivers in Nashville?
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.
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Station density context: 52.6/100k in Nashville, 28.5/100k statewide, 28.9/100k across tracked US cities.