There are over 12,000 registered EVs in Tennessee! Many electric vehicle drivers in our state are passionate about their vehicles and are keen to share their stories. Whether they’ve got a large family or just a loyal canine companion, below you’ll find a showcase of EV stories from owners of all backgrounds and walks of life.

Interested in contributing an EV story of your own? Head to our EV Stories submission portal to join the movement!

Chapter Leadership Highlights: DE-Memphis

Introduction July of each year is Drive Electric Tennessee Month, this year we interviewed Co-Chairs of our Drive Electric Tennessee Chapters. Drive Electric Memphis is the newest DET Chapter, established at the end of 2023. DE-Memphis and MLGW attended the Shelby Farms Park Earth Day celebration in April 2024 and

Chapter Leadership Highlights: DE-Nashville

Introduction July was Drive Electric Tennessee Month! Drive Electric Nashville started in 2022 and is led by Justin Davidson and Justin Huff. The chapter covers Davidson and surrounding counties on the north side of Davidson. Drive Electric Nashville’s Co-Chair Justin Davidson was interviewed as part of DET Month. Read the

Chapter Leadership Highlights: DE-Appalachian Highlands

Introduction July of each year is Drive Electric Tennessee Month, this year we interviewed Co-Chairs of our Drive Electric Tennessee Chapters. Drive Electric-Appalachian Highlands started in early 2021 when multiple partners helped bring together others to support the Chapter’s development. DE-Appalachian Highlands covers Northeast Tennessee, including the surrounding communities in

Chapter Leadership Highlights: KEVA

Introduction For Drive Electric Tennessee Month in July, Knoxville Electric Vehicle Association President Eric Cardwell was interviewed. KEVA has been operating in the greater Knoxville area for over a decade and is the core group that holds Ride & Drives in Knoxville and the surrounding counties. They also have been growing

EV Charging Warrior: A Q&A with Kira Costanza

Kira Costanza, Energy Solutions Manager of EV Charging and LED Lighting for Cape Electrical Supply, has worked to build the electric vehicle charging market for Cape Electric from the ground up and is fortunate to be a ChargePoint partner. Costanza, living in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is passionate about her work
Woman in blue jacket stands next to her Tesla electric vehicle parked in front of a brick building with a red sign reading, "Southfork Electrical Supply".

Young and Hopeful: A Q&A with 14-year-old Noah Mills

Noah Mills, a 14-year-old electric vehicle (EV) supporter, has a clear vision about the importance of EVs. So much so that he is already investing. Noah Mills is 14 years old and is rather fond of EVs as he is of his five animals including Stormy, his cat. Q: Can

The Tesla Couple: A Q&A with Susan and Jack Goodwin

Susan and Jack Goodwin personally own two Tesla Model 3 vehicles and have loved every minute of it. This is their EV story. Q: What kind of electric vehicle do you drive? A: “We have two 2018 Tesla Model 3s. Susan’s drives the Red LR RWD FSD, and Jack drives
Jack Goodwin stands to the left in a red Tesla hat and Susan Goodwin stand to right in a black Tesla hat taking a selfie.

Owning a “Magical Space Car”: A Q&A with Robert Lipe

Robert Lipe had many reasons for purchasing a Tesla, with safety being one of the most important features. With so many benefits, driving a Tesla became the best choice for him. Q: What kind of electric vehicle do you drive? A: A black 2019 Tesla Model 3 LRAWD with FSD.
Robert Lipe takes a selfie with his black, Tesla Model 3 behind him and mountains in the background.