MTE's Plugged In

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We're taking some time off for the holidays but encourage you to listen to any of the podcasts you missed or found interesting. We hope you have a great holiday season!

Here's some more information you might find helpful to topics we referenced in this episode:

• https://mte.com/DriveEV — Hub for all things electric vehicles at MTE

• https://mte.com/EVCarClub — MTE-sponsored car club for EV owners and enthusiasts interested in building a community in Middle Tennessee

• https://mte.com/EVReady — $50 incentive for MTE members or homebuilders installing level 2 chargers at their homes

Copyright 2026 Middle Tennessee Electric

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It's almost Christmas, and you may need a few last-minute gifts for the EV owners in your life. Amy and Brandon go through some great ideas and products you might consider giving this holiday season. They've pulled together some great gift ideas to fit your budget, ranging from a few dollars to a few hundred.

Product Links Mentioned in Episode:

1. Tesla to J1772 Adapter Locking Ring with Elastic Band - https://a.co/d/7acIUyq
2. Lectron CCS to NACS Adapter - https://a.co/d/jkkTQob
3. NACS to CCCS adapter - https://a2zevshop.com/products/nacs-ccs1
4. Owlcam Classic 5.0 - https://shop.owlcam.com/collections/cameras/products/owlcam-classic-5-1-cam
5. Tesla Key Ring - TeslaRing.com
6. NCM Motorsports Park Driving experience - https://www.motorsportspark.org/
7. EV Charger Extension Cable - https://a.co/d/1N5IkJC
8. Lectron Portable Level 2 J1772 EV Charger - https://ev-lectron.com/products/lectron-portable-electric-car-charger-40a?sscid=c1k7_dtskg&

Here's some more information you might find helpful to topics we referenced in this episode:

• https://mte.com/DriveEV — Hub for all things electric vehicles at MTE

• https://mte.com/EVCarClub — MTE-sponsored car club for EV owners and enthusiasts interested in building a community in Middle Tennessee

• https://mte.com/EVReady — $50 incentive for MTE members or homebuilders installing level 2 chargers at their homes

Copyright 2026 Middle Tennessee Electric

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Co-host Brandon Wagoner and EV Car Club member Roscoe Shelton take a drive in a Tesla Model Y using the full self-driving mode. They discuss what the car can do and how it is changing the safety and experience of driving a car.

In the second part of the episode, you'll hear Brandon's initial reaction to letting the Model Y drive him down city streets and the interstate with very little use of his hands.

To watch Brandon's experience with self-driving mode, check out our YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/KkheuuaXwJY?si=oAdmBeq__E1p2nVE&t=819

Here's some more information you might find helpful to topics we referenced in this episode:

• https://mte.com/DriveEV — Hub for all things electric vehicles at MTE

• https://mte.com/EVCarClub — MTE-sponsored car club for EV owners and enthusiasts interested in building a community in Middle Tennessee

• https://mte.com/EVReady — $50 incentive for MTE members or homebuilders installing level 2 chargers at their homes

Copyright 2026 Middle Tennessee Electric

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EV owners have access to some unique tax incentives on qualifying EVs. Brandon outlines a few things to consider regarding tax incentives and provides more information on some of MTE's EV programs designed to help you save.

Here's some more information you might find helpful to topics we referenced in this episode:

Episode 14 - NiteFlex Rate with MTE CFO Cindy Layne:

• https://player.captivate.fm/episode/5cf81885-644e-4147-8d78-a028163a3e89

• https://mte.com/DriveEV — Hub for all things electric vehicles at MTE

• https://mte.com/EVCarClub — MTE-sponsored car club for EV owners and enthusiasts interested in building a community in Middle Tennessee

• https://mte.com/EVReady — $50 incentive for MTE members or homebuilders installing level 2 chargers at their homes

Copyright 2026 Middle Tennessee Electric

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Season 2 starts off with an inside look into a custom EV built by podcast co-host Brandon Wagoner and his father-in-law John Kieffer. Together, they have been working to restore and convert a 1961 Austin British Healey into an electric vehicle. Amy stops by the garage to discuss how and why they decided to start this project and what they've learned along the way.

Here's some more information you might find helpful to topics we referenced in this episode:

Season 2 Episode 1 Bonus: Tour of Brandon's custom EV restoration

• https://youtu.be/fNSlvXeDPMI

• https://mte.com/DriveEV — Hub for all things electric vehicles at MTE

• https://mte.com/EVCarClub — MTE-sponsored car club for EV owners and enthusiasts interested in building a community in Middle Tennessee

• https://mte.com/EVReady — $50 incentive for MTE members or homebuilders installing level 2 chargers at their homes

Copyright 2026 Middle Tennessee Electric

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We're finishing our Season 1 recap with another bonus episode. Season 2 is approaching, and now is a great time to catch up on what you missed in Season 1.

Here's some more information you might find helpful to topics we referenced in this episode:

• https://mte.com/DriveEV — Hub for all things electric vehicles at MTE

• https://mte.com/EVCarClub — MTE-sponsored car club for EV owners and enthusiasts interested in building a community in Middle Tennessee

• https://mte.com/EVReady — $50 incentive for MTE members or homebuilders installing level 2 chargers at their homes

Copyright 2026 Middle Tennessee Electric

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In preparation for Season 2 of MTE's Plugged In podcast, we're recapping the highlights of Season 1. If you've not listened to Season 1 or if you need a refresher, this will help catch you back up.

Here's some more information you might find helpful to topics we referenced in this episode:

• https://mte.com/DriveEV — Hub for all things electric vehicles at MTE

• https://mte.com/EVCarClub — MTE-sponsored car club for EV owners and enthusiasts interested in building a community in Middle Tennessee

• https://mte.com/EVReady — $50 incentive for MTE members or homebuilders installing level 2 chargers at their homes

Copyright 2026 Middle Tennessee Electric

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Amy and Brandon close out the first season by highlighting the MTE's EV Car Club Supercharged EVent. The June 10th event was held at the MTE Williamson County office in Franklin. We talked to a few members about their experience and what made them buy an EV and participate in the EV Car Club.

Here's some more information you might find helpful to topics we referenced in this episode:

• https://mte.com/DriveEV — Hub for all things electric vehicles at MTE

• https://mte.com/EVCarClub — MTE-sponsored car club for EV owners and enthusiasts interested in building a community in Middle Tennessee

• https://mte.com/EVReady — $50 incentive for MTE members or homebuilders installing level 2 chargers at their homes

Copyright 2026 Middle Tennessee Electric

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MTE's EnergyHub Trailer is a new way MTE engages members in the conversation about energy efficiency, smart home technology, EVs, and renewables. Tim Suddoth leads this new educational initiative and discusses how it is helping members.

Here's some more information you might find helpful to topics we referenced in this episode:

MTE's Energy Hub Tour: https://youtu.be/iKUnKWvqp9A

• https://mte.com/DriveEV — Hub for all things electric vehicles at MTE

• https://mte.com/EVCarClub — MTE-sponsored car club for EV owners and enthusiasts interested in building a community in Middle Tennessee

• https://mte.com/EVReady — $50 incentive for MTE members or homebuilders installing level 2 chargers at their homes

Copyright 2026 Middle Tennessee Electric

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With recent conversations about bi-directional charging, members are beginning to ask how EVs can integrate with their homes through microgrid technology. To understand how microgrid technology works, we talked with MTE's Avery Ashby. Avery leads our microgrid project, which involves a functional microgrid at our Lebanon office as well as education for interested members.

Here's some more information you might find helpful to topics we referenced in this episode:

• https://mte.com/DriveEV — Hub for all things electric vehicles at MTE

• https://mte.com/EVCarClub — MTE-sponsored car club for EV owners and enthusiasts interested in building a community in Middle Tennessee

• https://mte.com/EVReady — $50 incentive for MTE members or homebuilders installing level 2 chargers at their homes

Copyright 2026 Middle Tennessee Electric