Kentucky EV charging
EV charging stations in Kentucky
83 public charging locations and 352 ports mapped across 53 Kentucky communities, including 33 DC fast-charging sites.
Networks in Kentucky
- Tesla25
- Independent12
- ChargePoint12
- EVgo7
- Electrify America5
- Francis Energy5
- Ford Motor Company3
- EV Connect2
- TownePlace Suites2
- Circle K2
Connector availability
- CCS133 locations
- NACS (Tesla)29 locations
- J17727 locations
- CHAdeMO4 locations
Charging by city
| City | Locations | DC fast | Ports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audubon Park | 5 | 1 | 11 |
| Georgetown | 5 | 3 | 13 |
| Bowling Green | 4 | 1 | 13 |
| Louisville | 4 | 0 | 29 |
| London | 4 | 1 | 19 |
| Elizabethtown | 4 | 1 | 20 |
| Richmond | 3 | 1 | 26 |
| Nortonville | 3 | 2 | 16 |
| Radcliff | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Shepherdsville | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Lexington | 2 | 0 | 32 |
| Kuttawa | 2 | 0 | 16 |
| Beaver Dam | 2 | 1 | 10 |
| Frankfort | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| Monticello | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Plano | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Corbin | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Shively | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Florence | 1 | 0 | 12 |
| Versailles | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Owensboro | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeffersontown | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mount Vernon | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Newport | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Villa Hills | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lexington-Fayette | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Princeton | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Worthington | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Smiths Grove | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| Fort Wright | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Grayson | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| Southgate | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Hurstbourne Acres | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cave City | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Manchester | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Hendron | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Morehead | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Valley Station | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Columbia | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Horse Cave | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Home charging incentives in Kentucky
- Federal §30C Alternative Fuel Credit (ended) — No longer available for new installs. §30C was terminated for charging equipment placed in service after June 30, 2026. State and utility programs below are now the main incentives.
- Check your local utility — Varies. Most investor-owned utilities now offer at least a Level 2 install rebate or off-peak EV rate. Search DOE AFDC for current programs.
Program funding and terms change frequently — confirm availability with the program administrator before purchasing equipment.
Electricians in Kentucky
All Kentucky EV installers →A-1 Electric Motor Service
Industrial contractor in Covington, KY
B & R Electrical, Inc
Electrical contractor in Bowling Green, KY
Lark Electric
Electrical contractor in Owensboro, KY
FAQs
How many EV charging stations are in Kentucky?
WireCircuitPro maps 83 public charging locations in Kentucky from OpenStreetMap data, 33 of which offer DC fast charging. Community-mapped data can lag new openings.
Do I need a permit to install a home EV charger in Kentucky?
Yes — a new 240V EV charger circuit needs an electrical permit and inspection in virtually every Kentucky jurisdiction. Permits are pulled at the local building department; a licensed electrician of record is required for service-level work.
Are there EV charger rebates in Kentucky?
Incentives change often. Check your electric utility's EV programs and Kentucky's energy office. The federal 30C home-charger credit ended for equipment placed in service after June 30, 2026.
Station data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 (https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). Snapshot 2026-10-15.