---
title: "Tennessee Electricity Rates & Cost to Charge an EV (August 2026)"
description: "Charging an EV in Tennessee costs about $4.50 per 100 miles and $50.58 a month at 13.42¢/kWh (EIA, August 2026). Rank #6 of 51, with costs for popular EV models."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/
updated: 2026-10-26
---

# Tennessee electricity rates and EV charging cost

At **13.42¢/kWh** — Tennessee's average residential electricity price in August 2026 — charging a typical EV costs about **$4.50 per 100 miles** and **$50.58 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. That is 26% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢. That is down from 13.71¢ in July 2026.

- **Electricity price:** 13.42¢ (per kWh, −26% vs U.S.)
- **Per 100 miles:** $4.50 (33.5 kWh/100 mi EV)
- **Rank:** #6 (of 51, 1 is cheapest)
- **Per month:** $50.58 (13,500 miles a year)

More models are in the [full calculator](https://evchargecosts.com/).

## Electricity price trend in Tennessee

Average residential price, cents per kWh, last 13 months (EIA).

## EV vs gas in Tennessee

Regular gasoline averaged **$4.145 a gallon** in the Midwest region in the week of October 19, 2026 (EIA). A 30 mpg car costs $13.82 per 100 miles, versus $4.50 for a typical EV — $1,258.33 a year in favor of the EV.

[Compare EV and gas costs in Tennessee](https://evchargecosts.com/ev-vs-gas/?state=TN)

## Charging cost for popular EVs in Tennessee

At 13.42¢/kWh and 13,500 miles a year. Select a model for trims, charging time and nearby states.

**Monthly home charging cost in Tennessee at 13.42¢/kWh, 13,500 miles a year**

| Vehicle | kWh/100 mi | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/tesla-model-y/) | 26.9 | $3.61 | $40.56 | $12.15 |
| [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/tesla-model-3/) | 26.4 | $3.54 | $39.82 | $12.25 |
| [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/tesla-model-s/) | 32.5 | $4.36 | $49.05 | $15.17 |
| [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/tesla-model-x/) | 34.2 | $4.60 | $51.70 | $15.12 |
| [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/tesla-cybertruck/) | 42.9 | $5.76 | $64.78 | $18.71 |
| [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) | 32.6 | $4.38 | $49.24 | $13.44 |
| [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) | 35.6 | $4.78 | $53.81 | $13.54 |
| [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) | 49.6 | $6.65 | $74.81 | $19.02 |
| [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/ford-mustang-mach-e/) | 33.6 | $4.51 | $50.78 | $10.83 |
| [Ford F-150 Lightning](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 47.9 | $6.43 | $72.34 | $20.58 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 5](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/hyundai-ioniq-5/) | 34.5 | $4.63 | $52.08 | $12.45 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/hyundai-ioniq-6/) | 28.0 | $3.76 | $42.27 | $11.87 |
| [Hyundai Kona Electric](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/hyundai-kona-electric/) | 29.1 | $3.90 | $43.91 | $10.19 |
| [Kia EV6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/kia-ev6/) | 31.6 | $4.24 | $47.68 | $12.50 |
| [Kia EV9](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/kia-ev9/) | 40.0 | $5.37 | $60.39 | $15.19 |
| [Honda Prologue](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/honda-prologue/) | 34.1 | $4.57 | $51.44 | $13.44 |
| [Rivian R1S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/rivian-r1s/) | 43.1 | $5.79 | $65.11 | $18.35 |
| [Rivian R1T](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/rivian-r1t/) | 43.1 | $5.79 | $65.11 | $18.35 |
| [Cadillac Lyriq](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/cadillac-lyriq/) | 38.0 | $5.10 | $57.34 | $16.26 |
| [Volkswagen ID.4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/volkswagen-id-4/) | 31.6 | $4.24 | $47.70 | $8.74 |
| [Nissan Leaf](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/nissan-leaf/) | 30.4 | $4.08 | $45.94 | $6.08 |
| [Nissan Ariya](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/nissan-ariya/) | 35.3 | $4.74 | $53.28 | $9.71 |
| [Toyota bZ](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/toyota-bz/) | 28.0 | $3.76 | $42.27 | $10.82 |
| [Subaru Solterra](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/subaru-solterra/) | 28.9 | $3.88 | $43.67 | $10.79 |
| [BMW i4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/bmw-i4/) | 33.4 | $4.48 | $50.44 | $12.87 |
| [Lucid Air](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/lucid-air/) | 27.3 | $3.66 | $41.22 | $14.51 |

## Tennessee vs neighboring states

Tennessee and its neighbors are outlined on the map.

**Electricity price and EV charging cost: Tennessee and neighbors, August 2026**

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tennessee](https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/) | 13.42 | $4.50 | $50.58 |
| [Kentucky](https://evchargecosts.com/states/kentucky/) | 13.80 | $4.62 | $52.01 |
| [Arkansas](https://evchargecosts.com/states/arkansas/) | 14.37 | $4.81 | $54.16 |
| [Mississippi](https://evchargecosts.com/states/mississippi/) | 14.43 | $4.83 | $54.38 |
| [North Carolina](https://evchargecosts.com/states/north-carolina/) | 14.95 | $5.01 | $56.34 |
| [Georgia](https://evchargecosts.com/states/georgia/) | 15.90 | $5.33 | $59.92 |
| [Missouri](https://evchargecosts.com/states/missouri/) | 16.02 | $5.37 | $60.38 |
| [Alabama](https://evchargecosts.com/states/alabama/) | 16.33 | $5.47 | $61.54 |
| [Virginia](https://evchargecosts.com/states/virginia/) | 17.64 | $5.91 | $66.48 |

## Monthly electricity prices in Tennessee

**Average residential electricity price in Tennessee by month (EIA)**

| Month | Price (¢/kWh) | EV cost per 100 miles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| August 2026 | 13.42 | $4.50 |
| July 2026 | 13.71 | $4.59 |
| June 2026 | 14.07 | $4.71 |
| May 2026 | 14.47 | $4.85 |
| April 2026 | 14.94 | $5.00 |
| March 2026 | 15.08 | $5.05 |
| February 2026 | 12.82 | $4.29 |
| January 2026 | 13.10 | $4.39 |
| December 2025 | 12.89 | $4.32 |
| November 2025 | 13.49 | $4.52 |
| October 2025 | 13.08 | $4.38 |
| September 2025 | 13.30 | $4.46 |
| August 2025 | 13.09 | $4.39 |

## Questions people ask

### How much does it cost to charge an EV in Tennessee?

About $4.50 per 100 miles, $50.58 a month or $606.92 a year for 13,500 miles, at 13.42¢/kWh for an EV using 33.5 kWh/100 mi.

### What is the average electricity price in Tennessee?

13.42 cents per kWh for residential customers in August 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 26% below the U.S. average of 18.16¢.

### Is it cheaper to drive an EV than a gas car in Tennessee?

On fuel, yes: about $606.92 a year for the EV versus $1,865.25 for a 30 mpg gas car at $4.145/gal (EIA Midwest average).

### How does Tennessee compare with neighboring states?

Tennessee has lower residential electricity prices than all of its neighbors.

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Source page: https://evchargecosts.com/states/tennessee/
Data: EIA (electricity August 2026, gasoline 2026-10-19), EPA fueleconomy.gov. License: CC BY 4.0.