EV Charger Installation in Germantown, TN

Many Germantown projects are a Level 2 charger on a new 240-volt circuit in the garage. Your electrician sizes the circuit, pulls the permit with the county office, and meets the inspector. If you want to compare, our guide to EV charger installation in Collierville shows how the Town next door handles the same job.

Call to speak with a local electrician about your EV charger install.

Which Electrical Code Applies to a Germantown Install?

For Germantown addresses, the code in force as of October 2026 is the 2020 NEC with local amendments, published as the 2021 Memphis and Shelby County Joint Electrical Code. The same joint code covers Memphis and unincorporated Shelby County, including Cordova and Eads. Collierville's Town amendments do not apply here.

State rules let local codes move to newer editions over time, so your electrician confirms the edition in force when the permit is pulled. Under NEC Article 625, EV charging is a continuous load. The circuit is sized at 125% of the charger's draw, so a 48 amp charger needs a 60 amp circuit. GFCI rules for EV outlets have changed between editions, and your electrician applies the GFCI rules in the edition your permit office enforces.

Does MLGW Serve Germantown Homes?

Yes. MLGW (Memphis Light, Gas and Water) provides power in Germantown, and TVA is its power supplier. MLGW's EV page explains charging basics and the TVA EnergyRight program, which runs a marketplace that lists Level 2 chargers.

MLGW's home-charger incentives, if any, change over time. Confirm the current offer at mlgw.com or with MLGW before you buy. Our rebates and incentives guide tracks the programs we could verify.

What Should Older Germantown Homes Check First?

Old Germantown is the original town area around the historic railroad depot near Germantown Road. Some homes there, and in other older parts of the city, were wired long before EVs. An older panel may be short on space or capacity.

A load calculation shows whether the panel can carry a charger on top of summer air conditioning. If it cannot, a panel upgrade for EV charging may come first. An EV readiness inspection answers that question before you buy a charger.

Can a Germantown Business or Church Add Charging?

Yes. Offices, shops, and churches in Germantown can add chargers for staff and visitors. These jobs go through the same county office and often need a load study of the building's service. Our page on commercial and workplace charging explains what a property owner should plan for.

Who Issues EV Charger Permits for a Germantown Address?

The Memphis and Shelby County Office of Construction Code Enforcement issues electrical permits for Germantown. Its main line is (901) 222-8300. The permit office follows city and county limits, not the mailing ZIP. Germantown mail uses 38138 and 38139, but a ZIP alone does not prove an address sits inside the city. Your property tax bill shows the county and city.

Memphis and Shelby County issue local electrician licenses. You can confirm a license with the office's licensing section at (901) 222-8390. For the full process, see permits and inspections.