Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations in Gatlinburg

Electric Vehicle (EV) Incentives in Gatlinburg, TN

Tax incentives and/or other incentives for drivers of electric vehicles in Gatlinburg.

Low- and Medium-Speed Vehicle Access to Roadways

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. 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)

Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) Fee

In addition to standard registration fees, PEV owners must pay an annual fee of $100. Low-speed and medium-speed vehicles are exempt from the fee. (Reference Tennessee Code 55-4-116)