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Fill it up. Charge your EV with low-cost, clean electricity.

The region’s electricity is nearly 60% carbon-free and getting cleaner. That means our locally produced, low-cost electricity is a great way to get your EV rolling. TVA EnergyRight® is here to help with information you need to know about charging your EV at home, at work or on the road.

Close-up of a hand inserting a charger into an EV charging port.
Mother and daughter walking towards their EV after unplugging it from their home charger, which is attached to the exterior of their garage.

Power up on the cheap, while you sleep.

A whopping 80% of EV charging happens at home.* It’s convenient and cost-effective thanks to TVA’s low electricity rates. All EVs come with a Level 1 charging cable that you can plug into an ordinary power outlet. Most EV owners recommend having a professional install a dedicated Level 2 charger.

Infographic comparing EV charging levels and common connectors.

Know your EV charging levels.

Just like you choose your octane at the gas pump, you choose your juice at the plug! There are three ways to charge your EV: Level 1 (120-volt), Level 2 (240-volt) and DC fast charging.

Level 1: These chargers plug into a regular 120-volt home outlet, just like the one you use to charge your phone or power your TV.

Level 2: Professionally installed 240-volt chargers can fully charge an empty battery-only EV (BEV) at home or on the road in 4-10 hours.

Fast Charging: Direct current (DC) public chargers are intended for quick stops on long road trips and can fill up an empty battery in 20-60 minutes.

Two DC chargers, part of the Fast Charge Network

Going on a road trip?

Meet the Fast Charge Network. We’re collaborating with state agencies, local power companies and third-party charging developers to place fast charging stations at least every 50 miles along major travel corridors in the seven-state region.

Mother holding toddler on her hip while charging the family's EV. Father is leaning on the car, chatting happily with them.

Get your EV guides.

Thinking about making the switch to electric? We’re amped about EVs and hope you’ll join us as we dive deep into the world of EV ownership. Check out our blog guides for great tips, trusted resources and the latest research.

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Woman sitting in back of an EV with the hatch up, hugging her golden retriever.

Driving EVolution blog series.

Buying a vehicle – whether it’s a car, truck or bicycle – that runs on electricity instead of gasoline can lead to big questions. We’re doing our best to provide accessible answers to your pressing EV questions.
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EV In Charge series graphic with Michael Oher and Trevor Bayne

Take an EV road trip!

Hop in and take a road trip with NASCAR’s Trevor Bayne as we put the latest EVs to the test with celebrity guests from across the region. Check out our video series, “In Charge: Life With an Electric Vehicle,” today.
Watch now
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Regional EVents.

Find EV Ride and Drives or local events near you. We just might see you there! Get a feel for life in the EV driver’s seat. Come on out and get behind the wheel.
Join us!

Explore more resources.

*SOURCE: energystar.gov