Kentucky secures $17.8M in Federal funds for EV Charging stations

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KFVS) - Nearly $18M in Federal funding will help Kentucky build electric vehicle charging stations, despite the Trump administration’s attempt to freeze the funds.

In August, Kentucky and 19 other states filed a lawsuit to challenge the freezing of funds that had been appropriated to the states through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said, “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.”

The federal funding will expand the number of charging stations to 46.

So far, Kentucky’s EV charging network has 5 working stations.

All of the awarded stations are expected to be 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.

For more information about the EV Charging Program, visit the KYTC website.