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EV Charger Rebates and Incentives in Tennessee

Here is where each EV charger rebate stands for Collierville and nearby homes as of October 2026, with the official source for each one. Check the source before you count on any money.

What Is Available for a Collierville Charger Right Now?

For a single-family home in Collierville, the list is short. The federal charger credit has ended for new installs. MLGW did not post a home-charger rebate on its own pages when this guide was last checked. No Tennessee state tax credit for home chargers was found as of October 2026.

Shared properties have a better outlook. The state's new multifamily rebate can cover a large part of the cost of Level 2 plugs at a condo, apartment, or HOA community. If that is your situation, read the condo and HOA charging guide or the commercial and workplace charging guide next.

Not confirmed: check before you buy

MLGW Home-Charger Incentives

MLGW residential customers, including homes in Collierville and the rest of Shelby County.

MLGW's home-charger incentives, if any, change over time. Confirm the current offer at mlgw.com or with MLGW before you buy.

In October 2026, MLGW's electric vehicle pages did not list a home-charger rebate. They point to TVA's EnergyRight program and its EnergyRight Marketplace, which lists Level 2 chargers.

  • Some sites online print an amount for an MLGW charger rebate. That figure could not be found on MLGW's own pages, so this guide does not repeat it. Amounts like this have varied by year and funding availability. Confirm the current figure with MLGW before you apply.
  • Other TVA power companies in Tennessee run their own offers, and the terms differ from one utility to the next. An offer from another power company does not carry over to an MLGW account.
  • If your address is in Piperton or on the Fayette County side of Eads, check your power bill first. Your utility may not be MLGW.

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Announced September 2026: confirm funds remain

TDEC Multifamily Housing Rebate Program

Owners, authorized property managers, homeowner associations, and authorized lessees of multifamily properties with at least four units.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) launched this program on September 8, 2026. The money comes from the Volkswagen Diesel Settlement Environmental Mitigation Trust.

It helps pay for Level 2 charging at shared residential properties such as apartments, condos, and townhome communities. It is not built for a single-family home.

  • The rebate covers 60% of eligible costs.
  • The cap is $6,000 per plug, or $10,000 per plug for qualifying low-income or burdened-census-tract developments.
  • A site can claim up to 10 plugs.
  • The program holds $650,000 in total, and funds go out on a rolling basis until they run out.
  • Applicants submit a reservation request first. Read the program terms on the TDEC website to see what must happen before work starts.

Sources

  • Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), State Energy Office, Multifamily Housing Rebate Program

Expired for property placed in service after June 30, 2026

Federal Section 30C Charger Credit

Taxpayers who placed qualifying charging equipment in service on or before June 30, 2026.

The federal Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit, known as Section 30C, does not apply to charging equipment placed in service after June 30, 2026. The IRS states this in its guidance on Public Law 119-21.

A charger installed in Collierville this fall or later does not qualify for this credit.

  • If your charger was placed in service on or before June 30, 2026, read the IRS instructions for Form 8911 and talk with a tax professional. This guide does not give tax advice.

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How Do You Check Any Incentive Before You Buy?

Offers change, and many of the numbers you find online are copied from old pages. Use this short list before you spend money.

  • Go to the source. Read the utility's or agency's own page, not a blog or a charger seller's summary.
  • Check the date. Look for a posted start date, end date, or a note that funds are limited.
  • Read the equipment rules. Some programs only accept listed chargers or require a networked charger.
  • Ask about timing. Some programs want an application or reservation before the work begins.
  • Keep your paperwork. Save the written quote, the invoice, the permit, and the final inspection record.
  • Ask your electrician what the program needs from them, such as an itemized invoice or a copy of the permit.

Is There a Tennessee State Tax Credit for Home Chargers?

No Tennessee state tax credit for home chargers was found as of October 2026. Tennessee has no broad personal income tax, so this kind of credit is not common here. If one appears, it will be listed by the state, not by a charger seller.

How Do Incentives Fit Into Your Install Plan?

An incentive can lower the price, but it should not decide the design. The circuit still has to fit your panel, and the job still needs a permit and an inspection. Start with what your home can support, then see what money applies.

If you are not sure your panel can handle a charger, an EV readiness inspection answers that before you buy anything. The installation cost factors guide explains what drives the price, and the panel upgrade guide covers what happens when the load calculation comes up short. More answers are in the EV charger FAQ.

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