EV Charger Installation in Eads, TN

Many Eads properties sit on larger lots. The panel may be far from where you park, and the natural spot for a charger may be a detached garage or shop. An Eads detached garage charger can be a great setup, but it takes more planning than a charger on the wall next to the panel.

Is Your Eads Address in Shelby or Fayette County?

Some Eads addresses fall under a different county and permit process. Check the property tax bill for the county before assuming anything. Shelby County addresses go to the Memphis and Shelby County code office. Fayette County addresses do not.

To see how one Fayette County city handles electrical work, read our Piperton page, where the State of Tennessee issues electrical permits.

Which Code Applies to Shelby County Addresses in Eads?

For Eads addresses in unincorporated Shelby County, the code in force as of October 2026 is the 2020 NEC with local amendments, known as the 2021 Memphis and Shelby County Joint Electrical Code. Germantown and Cordova use the same joint code.

Before work starts, your electrician checks which edition the county office is enforcing. EV charging is a continuous load under NEC Article 625, so the circuit is sized at 125% of the charger's draw.

What Makes a Detached Garage Charger Different?

Distance is the big factor. A long run from the house to a garage or shop may need larger wire to limit voltage drop. Buried runs need trenching and conduit, and buried lines must be located before digging.

Some outbuildings already have power, but the feeder may be too small to add a charger. Your electrician checks the feeder, any subpanel, and the main panel with a load calculation. See our outdoor and driveway charger guide for weatherproof mounting and trench planning.

A farm shop or small business on the property may want charging for work vehicles. That falls under commercial and workplace charging.

Who Provides Power in Eads?

MLGW serves Shelby County addresses in Eads. If your home is on the Fayette side, check your power bill to see which utility serves you. MLGW's home-charger incentives, if any, change over time. Confirm the current offer at mlgw.com or with MLGW before you buy. Other programs are on our rebates and incentives page.

Who Issues EV Charger Permits for an Eads Address?

For Shelby County addresses, the Memphis and Shelby County Office of Construction Code Enforcement issues electrical permits. Its main line is (901) 222-8300.

The permit office follows county lines, not the mailing ZIP. ZIP 38028 crosses the Shelby and Fayette county line, so two neighbors with the same ZIP can face different permit offices. Your property tax bill shows the county. For the steps after that, see permits and inspections.