EV Charging Stations Coming to Three NKY Locations

New Kentucky EV plan receives federal approval, securing $17.8 million for addition charging stations.

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(Frankfort, Ky.) - Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has announced that Kentucky has secured $17.8 million in previously pledged federal funds to build out electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the Commonwealth. 

So far, Kentucky has allocated nearly $55 million to expand its EV network through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. 

Kentucky has awarded 46 fast-charging stations statewide with five stations open and three additional stations under construction. The five active stations are in Berea, Grayson, Hazard, Richmond, and Sparta.

Locally, additional stations will be constructed in Florence, Hebron, and Walton. The specific locations are listed below:

• Florence, TA Travel Center, 7777 Burlington Pike, $494,589
• Hebron, ValAir Valet Parking, 579 Petersburg Road, $667,800
• Walton, TA Travel Center, 145 Richwood Road, $444,992

“When Washington makes Kentucky a promise, I'm going to do everything I can to make sure they keep it,” said Gov. Beshear. “I’m glad to see these dollars returned to the commonwealth, and these investments to expand our state’s EV network will help Kentucky continue building on its status as a global automotive leader.”

Last month, Gov. Beshear joined 19 other states and the District of Columbia to challenge the Trump administration’s decision to freeze $32 million in NEVI funding. In total, Kentucky expects to receive nearly $70 million in NEVI funding, the remaining $14.8 million in NEVI funds is anticipated to be available later this year.

All of the awarded stations are expected to open in 2026. 

“Accessible fast-charging stations across the Commonwealth will make a real difference for Kentuckians and visitors alike,” said KYTC Secretary Jim Gray. “We look forward to having nearly 50 NEVI funded fast charging stations up and running in the Commonwealth next year. Kentucky is leading the charge on the EV front.”

See the full list of awarded stations at KYTC_EV-Proposal-Sheet_20250911 Update.