Knoxville is the home of the University of Tennessee Volunteers, the gateway city to the Great Smoky Mountains, and one of East Tennessee's most dynamic economic centers. The Knoxville Utilities Board, known as KUB, is a not-for-profit municipal utility that serves the city and surrounding area. As a not-for-profit organization KUB passes all cost savings directly to customers, resulting in residential electricity rates averaging $0.1286 per kWh, well below the national average. KUB operates a dedicated Electric Vehicle Charging Power Rate schedule that provides time-of-use pricing for EV owners, with significantly lower off-peak rates during overnight hours when EV charging is most practical. Oak Ridge National Laboratory, one of the most important energy research facilities in the world, sits just 25 miles west of Knoxville and has seeded a community of energy scientists and engineers who are among the region's most enthusiastic EV adopters.
The presence of Oak Ridge National Laboratory 25 miles west of Knoxville has given the region an unusual density of energy scientists, engineers, and technology professionals. ORNL conducts some of the most advanced battery research in the world, directly informing the development of next-generation EV batteries. The Knoxville community of scientists, faculty, and tech workers who work at or alongside ORNL and UT has driven EV adoption rates that significantly exceed what Knoxville's overall size would predict. Farragut, Knoxville's wealthiest suburb, has one of the highest EV ownership rates of any mid-size Tennessee community.
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KUB is a not-for-profit municipal utility that serves Knoxville and Knox County with electricity sourced through TVA's power system. Residential rates average $0.1286 per kWh as of 2026. KUB operates a dedicated Electric Vehicle Charging Power Rate schedule that provides lower off-peak electricity rates during overnight hours. This TOU rate is specifically designed for EV owners and can meaningfully reduce the per-kWh cost of home charging for customers who schedule overnight charging. KUB does not currently offer a dedicated residential EV charger purchase rebate though the utility provides commercial EV charging support. The federal 30 percent tax credit covers up to $1,000 of installation costs through June 30, 2026.
The City of Knoxville requires an electrical permit for Level 2 EV charger installations through the Knoxville Department of Building and Neighborhood Services. Knox County processes permits for surrounding unincorporated areas. Most residential permits are processed within 3 to 5 business days online through the city's ePermits portal. KUB's Electric Vehicle Charging Power Rate requires customer enrollment to access off-peak pricing benefits. Tennessee requires electrical work to be performed by a licensed Tennessee electrician. Our Knoxville installers handle all permit applications and KUB enrollment automatically.
Our Knoxville installer network covers Knox, Anderson, and Blount counties including Farragut, Powell, Halls, Corryton, Strawberry Plains, Maryville, Alcoa, Oak Ridge, and all communities throughout the greater East Tennessee market. We serve all neighborhoods from the University of Tennessee campus area and Market Square to the growing suburban corridors of Pellissippi Parkway and Chapman Highway.
From first contact to a fully charged EV in your garage, here is what the process looks like.
Fill out the form with your Knoxville address and what you need. Under 2 minutes.
A certified Knoxville area electrician reaches out within 24 hours.
Your installer evaluates panel capacity, conduit routing, and charger location for an accurate quote.
Your electrician pulls the permit, installs the dedicated circuit and charger, and handles the final inspection.
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