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FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 14, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that Team Kentucky has launched its 10th EV fast-charging site, as drivers in Southcentral Kentucky are now able to plug in at the Casey’s in Bowling Green.
“Team Kentucky knows that EVs are no longer the technology of the future, they’re here now,” said Gov. Beshear. “Families and businesses shouldn’t have to travel our state and worry about where their next charge is coming from, and with our steadily expanding charging network, they won’t have to.”
Last fall, Kentucky resecured $17.8 million in previously appropriated funds to build out EV charging stations after the Governor joined a lawsuit challenging the federal government over its unlawful decision to freeze funding for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program.
The Francis Energy location at Casey’s in Bowling Green is the 10th station to open in Kentucky as part of the federally funded NEVI program administered by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC). Sites are also open in Berea, Campton, Glasgow, Grayson, Hazard, Morehead, Paducah, Richmond and Sparta. The EV Charging Program aims to expand the network of EV chargers across the state.
The Bowling Green site, located at 4455 Russellville Road off Interstate 165 at Exit 5, has four ports capable of charging at up to 400 kilowatts each. The site was approved in December 2024 and awarded $582,000 through the EV Charging Program for the project. Francis Energy built, maintains and operates the EV charging stations at the Casey’s location.
“Francis Energy is excited to continue our expansion across Kentucky with our latest station opening in Bowling Green,” said Francis Energy Director of Project Development and External Affairs Sydney Martinez Bingham. “The pace of our growth is driven by a shared vision for a stronger, more connected commonwealth, demonstrating both our commitment to those we serve and the exceptional strength of our partnership with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet."
Kentucky’s EV Charging Network
NEVI funds totaling $55 million have been obligated for fast-charging stations in Kentucky.
“Reaching a milestone 10 sites is a big step to ease range anxiety for EV drivers who live in Kentucky and those who are visiting our state,” said KYTC Secretary Rebecca Goodman. “Fast-charging stations statewide will make a real difference for Kentuckians and those visiting the commonwealth.”
The sites are along the state’s interstates and parkways. Each station must have at least four charging ports, 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.
Visit EVCharging.ky.gov for more information about the program.