Tax incentives and/or other incentives for drivers of electric vehicles in 38369.
A low-speed vehicle is any four-wheeled electric vehicle, excluding golf carts, that achieves speeds of at least 20 miles per hour (mph) but not more than 25 mph. Low-speed vehicles may access roadways with speed limits of up to 35 mph. A medium-speed vehicle is any four-wheeled electric or gasoline vehicle that has a maximum speed of over 30 mph, but not more than 35 mph. Medium-speed vehicles may not operate on interstate highways or on any road or street that has a posted speed limit greater than 40 mph. Low- and medium-speed vehicles must comply with the safety standards in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, section 571.500.
(Reference Tennessee Code 55-8-101 and 55-8-191)
In addition to standard registration fees, EV owners must pay an annual fee of $100. Annual EV registration fees increase according to the following schedule:
| Years | Annual EV Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 to 2026 | $200 |
| 2027 | $274 |
| 2028 and later | $274, adjusted for annual inflation |
In addition to standard registration fees, hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) owners will be subject to the following annual fees:
| Years | Annual HEV and PHEV Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 to 2028 | $100 |
| 2028 and later | $100, adjusted for annual inflation |
Low-speed and medium-speed vehicles are exempt from the fee.
(Reference Tennessee Code 55-4-116)
Tennessee utilities joined the National Electric Highway Coalition (NEHC), committing to create a network of direct current fast charging (DCFC) stations connecting major highway systems from the Atlantic Coast to the Pacific of the United States. NEHC utility members agree to ensure efficient and effective fast charging deployment plans that enable long distance EV travel, avoiding duplication among coalition utilities, and complement existing corridor DCFC sites. For more information, including a list of participating utilities and states, see the NEHC website.
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