Get plugged in to the Fast Charge Network

TVA is seeking partners to help us fill infrastructure gaps in our expanding Fast Charge Network.

Fast Charge Network location in Martin, Tennessee

Growing a foundational fast charging network.

With the expectation of over 200,000 electric vehicles on Tennessee Valley roadways by 2028, TVA has committed to help develop a foundational fast charging network across the region, ensuring fast charging stations are located at least every 50 miles along major travel corridors. Since 2022, with the help of local power companies and state partners, we have established 115 chargers at 47 Fast Charge Network sites in TVA’s seven state service territory.

This program is intended to complement the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) formula funding program, which seeks to build out fast charging EV infrastructure along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors. Therefore, this round of the Fast Charge Network has prioritized projects in gap areas not included in NEVI funding opportunities.

Maps showing priority areas for FCN expansion.

Priority Areas

Our eight priority areas are located in Russellville, Kentucky and the following locations in Mississippi: Walnut, Houston, Louisville, Macon, Carthage, Philadelphia and Scooba.

Funding

TVA will cover up to 80% of eligible project costs up to $150,000 per charger installed and not to exceed $600,000 per site.

Eligible Applicants Include:

  • TVA local power company partners.

  • For-profit or non-profit organizations including, but not limited to, electric vehicle charging companies, fueling stations, private developers and private educational institutions.

  • Governmental entities including local governments or public institutions of higher education. 

Eligible Applicants Must:

  • Be able to own, operate and maintain EV infrastructure for no less than five (5) years following EV fast charging equipment procurement, delivery, installation and commissioning.

  • Commit to providing at least 20% of the total project cost through direct or in-kind contributions.

  • Agree to follow Program Guidelines for the Fast Charget Network related to equipment specification, site selection and development, environmental reviews, ADA accessibility, charger branding and data sharing.

Program Minimum Requirements:

  • Charging infrastructure must be publicly accessible 24/7, 365 days of the year.

  • Charging infrastructure must be located within a prioritized gap area as identified in the above map and table.

  • Fast charging site should be located within one driving mile of the corridor it supports. At a maximum, sites must be no farther than five driving miles from the corridor.

  • Each site must include at least two DC fast chargers with the option to install a maximum of four DC fast chargers per location.

  • Unless otherwise agreed upon, each charging site must have the ability to charge at least two combined charging standard “CCS” plug vehicles and at least one CHAdeMO plug vehicle with at least 50kW supply each.

  • Each site must meet ADA minimum standards established at the time of project construction.

  • For every two chargers installed, site must be able to provide at least 120 kW of power to charge a single vehicle, or at least 50 kW of power to two vehicles simultaneously. 

Fast Charge Network Solicitation Resources

Interested in applying?

Interested parties are encouraged to submit a Letter of Interest to EnergyRightEV@TVA.gov by Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 11:59 pm ET.