EV Incentives for Tennessee Residents

Tax Credits

State and Federal tax credits

Tax Exemptions

Federal, State and Local tax exemptions

EV Rate Plans

Utility company discounts for EVs

HOV Exemptions

Free use of the HOV lanes



State and Local Incentives

Tennessee Incentive Incentive Type Location
Alternative Fuel and Fuel-Efficient Vehicle Acquisition and Use Requirements Laws and Regulations TN
Alternative Fuel Tax Laws and Regulations TN
Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Operation Authorization Laws and Regulations TN
Biodiesel and Ethanol Definitions and Retail Requirements Laws and Regulations TN
Biofuel Blending Contract Regulation Laws and Regulations TN
Biofuel Quality Inspection and Testing Laws and Regulations TN
Commercial Time-of-Use Rate (TOU) – Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Utility/Private Incentives TN
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Permit Laws and Regulations TN
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Rebate – Knoxville Utility Board (KUB) Utility/Private Incentives TN
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Rebate – Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Utility/Private Incentives TN
Electric Vehicle (EV) Fee Laws and Regulations TN
Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Support Utility/Private Incentives TN
Ethanol Blend Specifications Laws and Regulations TN
Idle Reduction Weight Exemption State Incentives TN
Low- and Medium-Speed Vehicle Access to Roadways Laws and Regulations TN
Methanol Tax Exemption State Incentives TN
Natural Gas Measurement Laws and Regulations TN
Natural Gas Station Property Tax Reduction State Incentives TN
Propane and Natural Gas Liability Immunity Laws and Regulations TN
Supply of Petroleum Products for Blending with Biofuels Laws and Regulations TN
Tennessee's National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Planning State Incentives TN
Utility District Natural Gas Fueling Station Regulation Laws and Regulations TN
Vehicle Emissions Reduction and Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Project Funding State Incentives TN


Federal Incentives

Federal Incentive Incentive Type Location
Alternative Fuel Tax Exemption Incentives US
Commercial Electric Vehicle (EV) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Tax Credit Incentives US
Electric Vehicle (EV) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Manufacturing Tax Credit Incentives US
Electric Vehicle (EV) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Tax Credit Incentives US
High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane Exemption Laws and Regulations US
Idle Reduction Technology Weight Exemption Laws and Regulations US
Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) and Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Weight Exemption Incentives US
Pre-Owned Electric Vehicle (EV) and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV) Tax Credit Incentives US