Memphis is Tennessee's largest city by population and a cultural capital known worldwide for blues music, BBQ, and as the birthplace of rock and roll on Beale Street. It is also one of the most affordable cities in the country for EV ownership. Memphis Light Gas and Water is one of the largest three-service municipal utilities in the United States and serves Memphis with electricity rates around $0.11 per kWh through TVA power — well below the national average. While MLGW does not currently offer residential EV charger rebates the federal 30 percent tax credit covers up to $1,000 of installation costs through June 30, 2026.
Memphis electricity rate
~$0.11/kWh (MLGW/TVA)
Avg install cost
$800 to $1,600
Federal tax credit
30% up to $1,000
Federal tax credit
30% up to $1,000
Memphis Light Gas and Water serves approximately 440,000 customers across Shelby County with electricity from the Tennessee Valley Authority grid. TVA's mix of hydroelectric and nuclear generation keeps rates low and reliable year round. MLGW does offer businesses up to $2,000 in technical and consulting rebates for workplace or public EV charging projects making Memphis a strong commercial EV charging market. Tennessee has more than 1,100 public EV charging stations statewide as of 2026 with Memphis anchoring the western Tennessee charging corridor along I-40 and I-55.
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EV Charger Installation in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis has specific utility programs, permit requirements, and local conditions that affect your installation. Here is what every Memphis homeowner needs to know.
Memphis Permit Requirements
The City of Memphis and Shelby County require an electrical permit for Level 2 EV charger installations through the Memphis and Shelby County Office of Construction Code Enforcement. Memphis permits are processed online and most residential electrical permits are approved within 3 to 5 business days. MLGW does not require separate homeowner notification for residential charger installations but meter work must be coordinated through MLGW service. Our Memphis installers handle all permit applications and any required MLGW coordination automatically. Learn more at our residential installation page.
Memphis Electricity and Utility Programs
Memphis Light Gas and Water is one of the largest three-service municipal utilities in the United States serving Memphis and Shelby County through TVA power at approximately $0.11 per kWh as of 2026. While MLGW does not currently offer residential EV charger rebates businesses qualify for up to $2,000 in technical and consulting rebates for workplace EV charging projects. The federal 30 percent Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit covers up to $1,000 of residential installation costs through June 30, 2026. See our cost guide for national rate and incentive comparisons.
Memphis Neighborhoods We Serve
Our Memphis installer network covers Shelby, Tipton, and Fayette counties in Tennessee plus northern Mississippi suburbs including Germantown, Collierville, Bartlett, Arlington, Lakeland, Cordova, East Memphis, Midtown, Downtown, Whitehaven, Southaven MS, Horn Lake MS, and Olive Branch MS throughout the greater Memphis metro area.
Memphis Pricing
How Much Does EV Charger Installation Cost in Memphis?
Here is what Memphis homeowners typically pay for a complete Level 2 EV charger installation in 2026 before available incentives.
Installation Type
What is Included
Typical Cost in Memphis
Basic Level 2 Install
Panel close to garage, no upgrades needed, permit included
$800 to $1,100
Standard Level 2 Install
New dedicated circuit, conduit run, utility enrollment
$1,100 to $1,600
Panel Upgrade Required
Older panel at capacity, upgrade and new circuit needed
The questions we hear most from Memphis homeowners every week.
Memphis Light Gas and Water does not currently offer residential EV charger rebates for homeowners as of 2026. However MLGW does offer businesses up to $2,000 in technical and consulting rebates for workplace or public EV charging projects. Memphis homeowners can save significantly through the federal 30 percent Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit which covers up to $1,000 of installation costs through June 30, 2026. MLGW electricity rates of approximately $0.11 per kWh make the long-term operating economics of home EV charging very favorable in Memphis compared to national averages.
Memphis Light Gas and Water purchases power through the Tennessee Valley Authority which operates one of the largest public power systems in the United States. TVA's generation mix includes significant hydroelectric capacity from dams across the Tennessee River system plus nuclear generation which provides reliable low-cost baseload power. This mix of hydro and nuclear keeps rates consistently low. For Memphis EV owners this means home charging costs approximately $30 to $42 per month for 1,000 miles of driving — among the most affordable rates of any major US city.
Most home Level 2 EV charger installations in Memphis run between $800 and $1,600 before incentives. Memphis has affordable electrician labor rates consistent with Tennessee's overall cost of living. After the federal 30 percent tax credit of up to $1,000 most Memphis homeowners net $400 to $800 out of pocket for a standard installation. Memphis homes with older 60 amp to 100 amp panels may require a panel upgrade adding $1,500 to $3,500 to the total project cost. Get free quotes from certified Memphis installers through GetEVService.
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