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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.

Electricity Rate
$0.15/kWh
Charging Stations
334
City Rank
#2 in Tennessee
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1000 miles/month

Monthly Cost

$39.47

Cost per mile

$0.04

vs Gas (monthly)

Save $76.53

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Electricity Rates in Nashville

Primary utility: Tennessee Utility Average

Rate: $0.15/kWh

TOU available: Yes

EV rebate: Program dependent

Rate Context

Nashville: $0.15/kWh

Tennessee average: $0.13/kWh

National average: $0.18/kWh

Monthly Charging Costs in Nashville

VehicleMonthly Cost (1,000 mi)Link
Tesla Model 3$39.47View vehicle ->
Ford F-150 Lightning$71.43View vehicle ->
Chevrolet Bolt EV$37.50View 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

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Public Network Charging Station 2

Public Network

Nashville, TN

4.6 miles away

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eVgo

EVgo

Nashville, TN

1.9 miles away

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Public Network Charging Station 4

Public Network

Nashville, TN

5.8 miles away

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Tesla Supercharger 250 kW

Tesla Supercharger

61 East Thompson Lane, Nashville, TN 37211

4.8 miles away

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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

LocationRateModel 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
TUA EV Programs

Peak: $0.17/kWh

Off-peak: $0.07/kWh

Savings: 56% overnight

Rebate: Not listed

EV Ownership in Nashville

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.

EV Charging Costs in Nearby Cities

Chattanooga

$0.12/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $31.58/month

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Knoxville

$0.14/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $36.84/month

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Memphis

$0.11/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $28.95/month

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Station density context: 52.6/100k in Nashville, 28.5/100k statewide, 28.9/100k across tracked US cities.