Verified July 2026
Zero purchase help and a token $50 charger credit — the real story is the fee: $200/yr now, and it JUMPS to $274/yr for renewals starting January 2027.
The $7,500 federal new-EV credit and $4,000 used-EV credit ended September 30, 2025 — and the federal home-charger credit (30C) followed on June 30, 2026. If anyone tells you otherwise, they're reading an old script. (Charger installed on or before June 30, 2026? That one's still claimable on that year's return — IRS Form 8911.)
No state-level purchase incentive right now — the money in Tennessee, if any, is at the utility level.
Bill credit toward Level 2 wiring/outlet installation.
EV time-of-use rate for off-peak home charging.
The catch: Tennessee charges EV owners an extra $200/yr → $274/yr in 2027 at registration.
The schedule (per TN Dept. of Revenue): $200/yr through Dec 2026, $274/yr from Jan 2027, then inflation-indexed from 2028. PHEVs pay $100. Factor the 2027 jump into your ownership math.
Programs change monthly — confirm at the official links before signing. Got a dealer quote? Run it through the free Deal-Checker.