“Electric vehicles are here to stay,” Governor Andy Beshear said.
ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. — Two Kentucky cities now have more options to charge up at new fast-charging electric vehicle (EV) sites.
Governor Andy Beshear announced Monday that there are two new EV fast-charging stations in Elizabethtown and Shepherdsville through Team Kentucky’s EV Charging Program.
“Electric vehicles are here to stay,” Beshear said. “That’s why we’re quickly expanding our charging network to make sure no family or business in Kentucky has to worry about where their next charge is coming from.”
The Elizabethtown site is located at 601 Ring Road off the Wendell H. Ford Western Kentucky Parkway at Exit 133.
The Shepherdsville site is located at 1090 Cedar Grove Road off Exit 116.
Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores was awarded $650,000 in federal funds for each location through the EV Charging Program. Both sites offer four ports capable of charging at up to 400 kilowatts each.
Last fall, Kentucky resecured $17.8 million in previously appropriated funds to build out EV charging stations after Beshear joined a lawsuit challenging the federal government over its decision to freeze funding for the program.
“Expanding our Level 3 charging network in Shepherdsville and Elizabethtown reflects our commitment to meeting the growing demand for electric vehicle infrastructure while delivering the reliable, convenient experience customers expect at Love’s,” said Kim Okafor, director of strategic growth for Love’s. “The EV chargers are paired with clean, well-lit facilities, fresh food offerings and comfortable amenities that give drivers a place to recharge both their vehicles and themselves. As Kentucky continues to advance transportation electrification and invest in future-ready infrastructure, Love’s is proud to support that progress by building a network that makes EV travel more accessible and practical across the state.”