MTE's Plugged In

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We loved talking to Josh Witt in the last episode about his Hyundai Ioniq 5. This week, Brandon discusses Josh's 3,800-mile journey to Tucson, Arizona. They discuss how he planned to make the trip along with some of the challenges he faced making a long-distance drive in his EV.

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

Season 1 Episode5

MTE member Josh Witt sat down with Brandon to discuss the Ioniq 5 and why he decided to purchase it.

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

Season 1Episode  4

Like any vehicle, EVs require regular maintenance to improve their reliability and longevity. Amy and Brandon dig into what kind of regular maintenance EV owners should perform including ways to improve your battery life, why EV tires wear out faster, and why EV brakes last longer.

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

Season 1Episode 3

Experts are anticipating the total cost of ownership for an electric vehicle is lower than the total cost of owning an internal combustible engine vehicle. Amy and Brandon discuss what costs EV owners should expect and a few tips on how to figure out if the cost of an EV is right for you.

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

Programs or Information Mentioned in this Episode

• All About Electric Vehicles - TVA EnergyRight - MTE has partnered with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to provide electric vehicle resources and programs for our members. TVA has developed a fantastic resource page to help EV owners and prospective buyers find chargers, buying recommendations, and much more.
• EV Ready Home Charger Incentive - This new program helps members get their homes ready for electric vehicles (EVs) by encouraging members to install Level 2, or 240-volt outlets in their garage. To help offset this cost to our members, the EV Ready program provides residential members a $50 bill credit to go toward the installation of wiring to support Level 2 charging for electric vehicles.
• MTE's EV Car Club - Join MTE's EV Car Club. EV owners, enthusiasts, and anyone interested to learn more about electric vehicles are encouraged to sign up.
• MTE's DriveEV Initiative - MTE is helping members decide when or if they buy an electric vehicle. Our DriveEV initiative is one of the many ways we're providing members with reputable resources as they make decisions about what is right for their lifestyles.

Copyright 2026 Middle Tennessee Electric

Season 1 Episode 1

Amy Byers and Brandon Wagoner sit down with TVA's Drew Frye to discuss how the adoption of electric vehicles can impact the electric grid and what local electric providers are already doing to handle the increased power demand.

Guest: Drew Frye

Drew Frye leads the development of TVA’s Electric Vehicle (EV) programs. He coordinates programs and partnerships with EV stakeholders and regional Local Power Companies (LPCs) to remove the market barriers slowing EV adoption in the Tennessee Valley. Initiatives include charging infrastructure development, consumer awareness and education campaigns, supportive policy development and partnerships to drive electric vehicle availability and choices. His team is leading TVA’s “Fast Charge Network” program to assist Local Power Companies in deploying fast charging stations along interstates and major US and State highways across the seven states TVA serves.

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

Programs or Information Mentioned in this Episode

• All About Electric Vehicles - TVA EnergyRight - MTE has partnered with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to provide electric vehicle resources and programs for our members. TVA has developed a fantastic resource page to help EV owners and prospective buyers find chargers, buying recommendations, and much more.
• EV Ready Home Charger Incentive - This new program helps members get their homes ready for electric vehicles (EVs) by encouraging members to install Level 2, or 240-volt outlets in their garage. To help offset this cost to our members, the EV Ready program provides residential members a $50 bill credit to go toward the installation of wiring to support Level 2 charging for electric vehicles.
• MTE's EV Car Club - Join MTE's EV Car Club. EV owners, enthusiasts, and anyone interested to learn more about electric vehicles are encouraged to sign up.
• MTE's DriveEV Initiative - MTE is helping members decide when or if they buy an electric vehicle. Our DriveEV initiative is one of the many ways we're providing members with reputable resources as they make decisions about what is right for their lifestyles.

Copyright 2026 Middle Tennessee Electric