Fast charging is now available in Campton and Morehead
FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 10, 2026) – Gov. Andy Beshear announced today that those driving 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 (EV) stations, developed by Francis Energy, received funding through Team Kentucky’s EV Charging Program.
“We are building a Kentucky where no family or business has to worry about where their next charge is coming from,” said Gov. Beshear. “By expanding our network, we are making sure our infrastructure is keeping pace with the vehicles already on our roads.”
Francis Energy locations in Campton and Morehead are the seventh and eighth stations to open in Kentucky as part of the federally funded National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program administered by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC). 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.
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 NEVI program.
The Campton site at 182 Quillens Chapel Service Road is off the Mountain Parkway and has four ports capable of charging at up to 400 kilowatts each. It was approved in May 2024 and awarded $877,000 through the EV Charging Program. The Morehead station located at 3333 KY 801 is just off I-64 and has four ports capable of charging at up to 400 kilowatts each. It was approved in May 2024 and awarded $728,000 through the EV Charging Program.
“Just weeks after announcing the opening of our first charging station in Kentucky, we are proud to share that we are now open in Campton and Morehead,” said Francis Energy Director of Project Development and External Affairs Sydney Martinez Bingham. “After close coordination with the state to make these sites fully operational, it’s incredibly gratifying to see them open to the public, and we look forward to continuing this momentum with additional stations opening soon.”
Kentucky’s EV Charging Network
NEVI funds totaling $55 million have been obligated for fast-charging stations in Kentucky.
“New sites offer additional charging options for visitors and residents alike, helping to move people across the Commonwealth and reduce range anxiety,” said KYTC Secretary Jim Gray. “Kentucky is proud to lead the charge with dozens of fast chargers opening this year in all corners of 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.
Visit EVCharging.ky.gov for more information about the program.
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