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1 9 Don't be afraid of buying a used EV Christi Mooring loves sporty cars, big trucks, and driving them fast. She purchased a used 2018 Tesla Model 3 because she wanted something fun to drive. Amy and Brandon discuss her experience purchasing a used EV and what she learned from the process. Christi also gives some tips based on her experience driving in cold weather with her used EV.Here's some more information you might find helpful to topics we referenced in this episode:MTE's Electric Vehicle Programs & Educational Resourceshttps://mte.com/DriveEV — Hub for all things electric vehicles at MTEhttps://mte.com/EVCarClub — MTE-sponsored car club for EV owners and enthusiasts interested in building a community in Middle Tennesseehttps://mte.com/EVReady — $50 incentive for MTE members or homebuilders installing level 2 chargers at their homes Copyright 2026 Middle Tennessee Electric

1 8 How MTE is helping members who want to drive electric vehicles Many of our members are choosing to purchase all-electric vehicles. But, there are a lot of questions about EVs like where to buy, how to charge them, and which one is right for me. MTE is helping our members by providing resources and programs to make the transition easier and less intimidating.Amy and Brandon discuss with Brad Gibson how MTE is helping EV owners as a trusted energy advisor and resource. Following their discussion with Brad, they also explore the resources available at DriveEV.com for members wanting more information.Here's some more information you might find helpful to topics we referenced in this episode:MTE's Electric Vehicle Programs & Educational Resourceshttps://mte.com/DriveEV — Hub for all things electric vehicles at MTEhttps://mte.com/EVCarClub — MTE-sponsored car club for EV owners and enthusiasts interested in building a community in Middle Tennesseehttps://mte.com/EVReady — $50 incentive for MTE members or homebuilders installing level 2 chargers at their homes Copyright 2026 Middle Tennessee Electric

1 7 Spotlight: Brad Gibson & Volkswagen ID.4 Are you curious about the Volkswagen ID.4? We were too! Brandon and Amy rode along with Brad Gibson, MTE's Chief Cooperative Business Officer, to discuss why he chose to purchase the ID.4 and hear about his experience with it.Here's some more information you might find helpful to topics we referenced in this episode:MTE's Electric Vehicle Programs & Educational Resourceshttps://mte.com/DriveEV — Hub for all things electric vehicles at MTEhttps://mte.com/EVCarClub — MTE-sponsored car club for EV owners and enthusiasts interested in building a community in Middle Tennesseehttps://mte.com/EVReady — $50 incentive for MTE members or homebuilders installing level 2 chargers at their homes Copyright 2026 Middle Tennessee Electric

1 6 How to drive and charge your EV on a 3,800 miles 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:MTE's Electric Vehicle Programs & Educational Resourceshttps://mte.com/DriveEV — Hub for all things electric vehicles at MTEhttps://mte.com/EVCarClub — MTE-sponsored car club for EV owners and enthusiasts interested in building a community in Middle Tennesseehttps://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 Spotlight: Josh Witt & The Hyundai Ioniq 5 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:MTE's Electric Vehicle Programs & Educational Resourceshttps://mte.com/DriveEV — Hub for all things electric vehicles at MTEhttps://mte.com/EVCarClub — MTE-sponsored car club for EV owners and enthusiasts interested in building a community in Middle Tennesseehttps://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 What kind of regular maintenance should I perform on my EV? 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:MTE's Electric Vehicle Programs & Educational Resourceshttps://mte.com/DriveEV — Hub for all things electric vehicles at MTEhttps://mte.com/EVCarClub — MTE-sponsored car club for EV owners and enthusiasts interested in building a community in Middle Tennesseehttps://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 What is the cost of owning an electric vehicle? 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:MTE's Electric Vehicle Programs & Educational Resourceshttps://mte.com/DriveEV — Hub for all things electric vehicles at MTEhttps://mte.com/EVCarClub — MTE-sponsored car club for EV owners and enthusiasts interested in building a community in Middle Tennesseehttps://mte.com/EVReady — $50 incentive for MTE members or homebuilders installing level 2 chargers at their homes Copyright 2026 Middle Tennessee Electric

1 2 What should I consider when purchasing an EV charger for my home? Here's some more information you might find helpful to topics we referenced in this episode:Programs or Information Mentioned in this EpisodeAll 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 Can your local electric provider handle the growing power demand of electric vehicles? 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. Previously, he served in TVA’s research organization for 10 years with a focus on various distributed energy technologies. He is an advisor to the Electric Power Research Institute where he interfaces with active utilities from across the country on electric transportation collaborative research. Reference Links:Here's some more information you might find helpful to topics we referenced in this episode:Programs or Information Mentioned in this EpisodeAll 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