Tennessee to consider instituting tax on public EV fast chargers

By: Cassandra Stephenson

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: January 20, 2026

Words: 837

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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Tennessee electric vehicle owners — and those passing through the Volunteer state — could find themselves paying a little extra at public charging stations if state lawmakers approve a new bill meant to mirror a gas tax.

As introduced, the bill would institute a tax of $0.03 per kilowatt-hour on public charging stations. The tax would apply to DC fast chargers, which have a charging capacity of 20 kilowatts or more. Residential chargers …

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