Gov Beshear: Two More EV Charging Sites Open in Western and Eastern Kentucky Through Team Kentucky’s EV Charging Program
Central City and Salyersville are the newest sites to offer EV fast charging
FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 22, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that drivers can now fast charge their electric vehicles (EVs) in Central City and Salyersville at the latest fast-charging stations to open through Team Kentucky’s EV Charging Program.
“We’re quickly expanding our charging network to meet the needs of families and businesses that rely on our roads each day,” said Gov. Beshear. “No driver should have to worry where their next charge is coming from, and in Kentucky, they won’t have to.”
Francis Energy built, maintains and operates the two new EV charging stations as part of the federally funded National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program administered by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC). Dozens of sites are open or under construction statewide. The EV Charging Program is expanding the network of EV chargers 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 Central City site is located at Casey’s at 645 South Second Street off the Western Kentucky Parkway at Exit 58. The Salyersville site is located at Subway at 342 Mountain Parkway. Both sites have four ports capable of charging at up to 400 kilowatts each. Central City and Salyersville sites were approved in May 2024 and awarded $830,100 and $908,700, respectively, through the EV Charging Program for the project.
“Bringing new charging stations to Central City and Salyersville is an important part of ensuring that EV infrastructure reaches all regions of Kentucky,” said Francis Energy Director of Project Development and External Affairs Sydney Bingham. “We’re committed to supporting these communities with reliable, accessible charging that helps make owning an electric vehicle a practical option for more Kentuckians. We’re grateful for the state’s collaboration and are excited to continue building across the Commonwealth.”
Kentucky’s EV Charging Network
NEVI funds totaling $55 million have been obligated for fast-charging stations in Kentucky.
“Kentucky continues to charge ahead with station openings across the state,” said KYTC Secretary Rebecca Goodman. “With more sites open now and more on the way, we’re easing range anxiety for drivers, whether they call the commonwealth home or are traveling through.”
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.
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