Drive Electric Tennessee

10/08/2026

Industry shifts can bring changing headlines, but the bigger picture shows continued progress for electric transportation across Tennessee! 🔌📈

Across the Southeast, new passenger EV sales rose 25% over the past year, crossing the 1 million total sales milestone. Tennessee's charging footprint continues to expand alongside a surging used EV market, ensuring drivers across our state have more access, choice, and reliability than ever before.

Market adjustments are a natural part of industry growth, and Tennessee remains uniquely positioned at the forefront of the clean transportation transition.

👉 Learn more about the latest report findings:

A new report suggests the state’s position in the electric vehicle industry may be weakening as major projects scale back, investments are canceled, and companies adjust to changing demands.

10/06/2026

Join Orange EV and NACFE on October 7 at 2 p.m. ET for a first look at Beyond the Pilot: Electric Terminal Tractors, Four Years Later.

We’ll explore what fleets are learning from years of real-world operation, including the economics, performance, and experience driving electric terminal truck adoption.

Don’t miss the conversation. Register today:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gyRzHPgWTc6RP1eAEo-TQA #/registration

10/05/2026

Join us this Saturday for the annual Knoxville Electric Vehicle Association Festival at Pellissippi State Community College! You don't want to miss it! 🚘⚡🙌

10/01/2026

Big news in EV technology! ⚡🚗

Researchers at the University of Tennessee's Tickle College of Engineering are spearheading the development of a novel integrated EV charger-inverter. By combining two critical components into one, this innovation aims to reduce cost, lower weight, and boost efficiency for the next generation of electric vehicles.

Read more about how UT is driving the future of clean transportation:

As part of a $3M DOE grant, JiangBiao He will spearhead development of an integrated charger-inverter to enable fast charging in electric cars.

09/29/2026

Exciting momentum for electric transportation in the Southeast! 🔌✨

With Tennessee currently boasting nearly 1,000 DC Fast Charger ports and over 2,000 Level 2 ports, DET is proud to play a hands-on role in expanding our state’s EV infrastructure. We are committed to building out a cleaner, more connected future for all drivers across the state.

09/23/2026

Funding opportunity alert for Tennessee fast-charging projects! 🚗⚡️

TDEC and TVA have released a new project solicitation under the Fast Charge TN Network. Financial assistance is available for local power companies, businesses, nonprofits, and government entities to install publicly accessible DC fast-charging infrastructure along prioritized corridor gap areas across the state.

Eligible entities are encouraged to review the application materials, gap area maps, and program guidelines:

👉 Learn more and review eligibility details: https://www.tn.gov/environment/program-areas/energy/state-energy-office/programs-projects/energy-transportation/transportation-electrification-tn/tdec-tva-moa.html

09/22/2026

Come see the Mustang Mach E and many other EVs at the Knoxville Electric Vehicle Association festival on October 10 from 10am-3pm!

🚔🚨 Police cars continue to evolve year after year, and some are even being upgraded to electric. ⚡️ From quieter rides to no tailpipe pollution, EVs can offer many practical benefits for police fleets too.

Check out this Mach-E police EV featured at a National Drive Electric Month (NDEM) event in Knoxville last year! Interested in seeing first hand how EVs are being used in your community? Find an NDEM event near you by visiting National Drive Electric Month 🌟

driveelectricmonth.org

📸: Shawn Millsaps

09/21/2026

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09/16/2026

HAPPENING TOMORROW! In this free Sustainable Fleet Technology webinar, we'll cover charging infrastructure strategies such as Level 1 charging, low-power Level 2 charging, and phased or temporary installations that can reduce upfront costs while still supporting reliable fleet operations. We will also highlight practical use cases, cost considerations, and decision-making frameworks to help fleets make charging investments and stretch limited budgets. Reserve your free spot: https://bit.ly/3RFphik