Drivers in eastern Kentucky will now have access to two new locations for fast chargers, which are now open in Campton and Morehead.
The latest fast-charging electric vehicle stations, developed by Francis Energy, received funding through Team Kentucky’s EV Charging Program.
These are the seventh and eighth stations to open in Kentucky as part of the federally funded National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program administered by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Sites are also open in Berea, Glasgow, Grayson, Hazard, Richmond and Sparta.
The EV Charging Program is expanding the network of EV fast charging sites across the state.
The sites are along the state’s interstates and parkways. Each station must have at least four charging ports of 150 kilowatts or more, be accessible to the public 24 hours a day/seven days a week, and work with most EV models.
KYTC will not develop, own, operate or maintain the charging stations. Each developer must fund at least 20% of the construction and operational costs and is required to maintain the operation of the charging station for at least five years.
