HB 1680 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Motor Vehicles - As introduced, imposes a tax on electric power used in all-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles; requires electric vehicle power dealers to register for collection of the tax; establishes other regulations for electric vehicle charging stations. - Amends TCA Title 9; Title 54; Title 55 and Title 67.

HB 1680 imposes a 3-cent-per-kilowatt-hour tax on electricity sold for charging electric vehicles at public charging stations in Tennessee, starting January 1, 2027. It requires operators of charging stations with at least 20 kilowatts capacity (electric vehicle power dealers) to register with the state, collect the tax, and report monthly usage. Revenue from the tax and a $30 registration fee will fund local road repairs, bridge improvements, or public transportation projects in the county or municipality where the station is located. The bill also mandates charging stations to display accurate usage measurements and total prices including tax. This directly affects EV charging station operators and local governments receiving the tax revenue.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Last action Feb 10, 2026
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Committee
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Feb 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Transportation Subcommittee of Transportation Committee
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Feb 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Transportation Subcommittee for 2/10/2026
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Committee
P2C, ref. to Transportation Committee - Government Operations for Review
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Jan 21, 2026
Committee
Assigned to s/c Transportation Subcommittee
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Jan 15, 2026
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
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Dave Wright
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