In October 2023, Kentucky released the list of Round 1 and 2 NEVI funded Design-Build-Operate-Maintain (DBOM) award winners. In round 1, Kentucky awarded 16 sites to 6 different operating companies. In round 2, Kentucky awarded 8 sites to 5 different operators. Round 3 was announced in May 2024; this award included 18 sites by 8 operators.
The first round of awards focuses on coverage of major travel corridors, but this leaves some areas without coverage. We can expect many of these gaps to be filled in with future funding round awards.
Map of Round 1 sites with 25-mile radius shown:
Map of Round 2 sites with 25-mile radius shown:
Map of Round 3 sites with 25-mile radius shown:
All sites:
Round 1 Site Details:
Florence – High Confidence
BP Pulse will add a NEVI site at the TravelCenters of America at 7777 Burlington Pike, Florence, KY 41042. Adding coverage to the major I-75 north to south corridor. We can expect to see either Alpitronic, Tritium or Tesla hardware here to provide charging on the BP network.
Walton – High Confidence
BP Pulse will add a NEVI site at the TravelCenters of America at 145 Richwood Road, Walton, KY 41094. This site is just 3 exits and 7 miles away from the previous site, so not adding significantly to the area covered. We can expect to see either Alpitronic, Tritium or Tesla hardware here to provide charging on the BP network.
West Glendale – High Confidence
BP Pulse will add a NEVI site at the TA Petro at 554 Glendale Hodgenville Road, West Glendale, KY 42740. This site adds coverage to I-65. We can expect to see either Alpitronic, Tritium or Tesla hardware here to provide charging on the BP network.
Buckner – High Confidence
The Thorntons at 4731 West Highway 146, Buckner, KY 40010 will host this site awarded to BP Pulse. We can expect to see either Alpitronic, Tritium or Tesla hardware here to provide charging on the BP network.
Nortonville – High Confidence
The Ideal Market at 162 Hopkinsville Road, Nortonville, KY 42442 hosts this round 1 award site. Francis Energy is awarded this site which should be a good spot at there are already Tesla Superchargers here. Francis Energy has a contract with SK Signet to buy 1000 of their NEVI compliant units and these will likely be used at all the Kentucky sites.
Mayfield – High Confidence
The Wagner Wine & Spirits at 1505 West Broadway, Mayfield, KY 42066 hosts this site. Francis Energy is awarded this site adding coverage to the I-69 corridor. Francis Energy has a contract with SK Signet to buy 1000 of their NEVI compliant units and these will likely be used at all the Kentucky sites.
Dawson Springs – High Confidence
The Ideal Market at 5715 Charleston Road, Dawson Springs, KY 42408 will host this site. Francis Energy is awarded this site adding coverage to the I-69 corridor. Francis Energy has a contract with SK Signet to buy 1000 of their NEVI compliant units and these will likely be used at all the Kentucky sites.
Hopkinsville – High Confidence
The Starbucks at 110 Clinic Drive, Hopkinsville, KY 42240 will host this site. Francis Energy is awarded this site adding coverage to the I-169 spur. Francis Energy has a contract with SK Signet to buy 1000 of their NEVI compliant units and these will likely be used at all the Kentucky sites.
Madisonville – High Confidence
The Ideal Market at 800 East Center Street, Madisonville, KY 42431 will host this site. Francis Energy is awarded this site adding coverage to the I-69 corridor. Francis Energy has a contract with SK Signet to buy 1000 of their NEVI compliant units and these will likely be used at all the Kentucky sites.
Somerset – High Confidence
The Tradewind Center at 370 South Highway 27, Somerset, KY 42501 will host this site. Francis Energy is awarded this site adding coverage to US-27. Francis Energy has a contract with SK Signet to buy 1000 of their NEVI compliant units and these will likely be used at all the Kentucky sites.
Columbia – High Confidence
This is a unique site where a car dealership will host the NEVI site. Franklin Nissan at 705 Jamestown Street, Columbia, KY 42728 will host this site. Project was awarded to Jule and we can expect the installation of their battery backup solution in this location.
Leitchfield – High Confidence
The Hatfield Inn at 769 White Street, Leitchfield, KY 42754 will host a site awarded to Jule. The expectation would be for installation of the battery backup solution from Jule to be installed at this location, most likely supporting both CCS and J3400 connectors.
Horse Cave – High Confidence
Love's Travel Stops was awarded the site at 4000 L&N Turnpike Road, Horse Cave, KY 42749. This is one of the many Love’s truck stop to be adding EV charging. We don’t yet know what the Loves build out plan is going to look like. For now, I am guessing that they will use ChargePoint Express Plus hardware.
Sparta – High Confidence
Love's Travel Stops was awarded the site at 499 Loves Drive, Sparta, KY 41083. This is one of the many Love’s truck stop to be adding EV charging. We don’t yet know what the Loves build out plan is going to look like. For now, I am guessing that they will use ChargePoint Express Plus hardware.
Versailles – High Confidence
The Clark's Pump-N-Shop gas station at 3590 Lexington Road, Versailles, KY 40383 will host a site awarded to Red E Charging. This is Red E Charging’s first NEVI win in Kentucky, but they already have awarded sites in Michigan and Indiana. I expect that they will stick with their standard Autel Max Charger build out.
Owensboro – Medium Confidence
Wingfield Inn & Suites at 3220 West Parrish Avenue, Owensboro, KY 41042 will host this site. The award was to Universal EV. The units pictured on the website match to Blink NEVI qualified fast charging units.
Round 2 Site Details:
Louisville – High Confidence
The Thorntons at 1804 Blankenbaker Parkway, Louisville, KY 40299 will host this site awarded to BP Pulse. Two sites close to Louisville strengthen the charging infrastructure here. We can expect to see either Alpitronic, Tritium or Tesla hardware here to provide charging on the BP network.
Louisville – High Confidence
The Thorntons at 1335 South Hurstbourne Parkway, Louisville, KY 40222 will host this site awarded to BP Pulse. Two sites close to Louisville strengthen the charging infrastructure here. We can expect to see either Alpitronic, Tritium or Tesla hardware here to provide charging on the BP network.
London – High Confidence
The EconoLodge at 105 Melcon Lane, London, KY 40741 will host a site awarded to Jule. The expectation would be for installation of the battery backup solution from Jule to be installed at this location, most likely supporting both CCS and J3400 connectors.
Calvert City – High Confidence
Love's Travel Stops was awarded the site at 2966 US Highway 62, Calvert City, KY 42029. This is one of the many Love’s truck stop to be adding EV charging. We don’t yet know what the Loves build out plan is going to look like. For now, I am guessing that they will use ChargePoint Express Plus hardware.
Grayson – High Confidence
Love's Travel Stops was awarded the site at 750 Carol Malone Blvd, Grayson, KY 41143. This is one of the many Love’s truck stop to be adding EV charging. We don’t yet know what the Loves build out plan is going to look like. For now, I am guessing that they will use ChargePoint Express Plus hardware.
Winchester – High Confidence
The Clark's Pump-N-Shop gas station at 201 North Main Street, Winchester, KY 40391 will host a site awarded to Red E Charging. This is Red E Charging’s win in Kentucky for round 2. I expect that they will stick with their standard Autel Max Charger build out.
Berea – High Confidence
Circle K was awarded the site at 707 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY 40403. Circle K has been quickly expanding their DCFC footprint at sites around the US. I am guessing the Circle K sites will use 4 ABB dual output Terra 184 units, but they could also use Alpitronic hardware as well.
Richmond – High Confidence
Circle K was awarded the site at 707 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY 40403. Circle K has been quickly expanding their DCFC footprint at sites around the US. This site has been noted as already under construction. At the groundbreaking, Circle K showed 4 ABB dual output Terra 184 units.
Round 3 Site Details:
Central City – High Confidence
The Casey's Store at 645 South 2nd Street, Central City, KY 42330 will host this site. Francis Energy is awarded this site adding coverage. Francis Energy has a contract with SK Signet to buy 1000 of their NEVI compliant units and these will likely be used at all the Kentucky sites.
Bowling Green – High Confidence
The Casey's Store at 4455 Russellville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42101 will host this site. Francis Energy is awarded this site adding coverage along I-165. Francis Energy has a contract with SK Signet to buy 1000 of their NEVI compliant units and these will likely be used at all the Kentucky sites.
Glasgow – High Confidence
The Casey's Store at 557 SL Rogers Boulevard, Glasgow, KY 42141 will host this site. Francis Energy is awarded this site adding coverage. Francis Energy has a contract with SK Signet to buy 1000 of their NEVI compliant units and these will likely be used at all the Kentucky sites.
Morehead – High Confidence
Down Home Diner & Bar at 3333 KY 801, Morehead, KY 40351 will host this site. Francis Energy is awarded this site adding coverage along I-64. Francis Energy has a contract with SK Signet to buy 1000 of their NEVI compliant units and these will likely be used at all the Kentucky sites.
Campton – High Confidence
Red River Gorge Inn at 205 Quillen Chapel Service Road, Campton, KY 41301 will host this site. Francis Energy is awarded this site adding coverage. Francis Energy has a contract with SK Signet to buy 1000 of their NEVI compliant units and these will likely be used at all the Kentucky sites.
Salyersville – High Confidence
Subway at 342 Mountain Parkway, Salyersville, KY 44165 will host this site. Francis Energy is awarded this site adding coverage along this built up area of the Mountain Parkway. Francis Energy has a contract with SK Signet to buy 1000 of their NEVI compliant units and these will likely be used at all the Kentucky sites.
Hazard – Medium Confidence
New for Kentucky in this 3rd round of awards, GPM Investments was awarded this site. GPM Investments is not new to NEVI as the owner of many gas station/convenience stores. In this case Apple Market at 1079 Morton Boulevard, Hazard, KY 41701 will be the site host. In this case the Apple Market is with a Shell gas station and has a Lee’s Chicken fast food location. For now, I am guessing that they will use ChargePoint Express Plus hardware.
Shepherdsville – High Confidence
Love's Travel Stops was awarded the site at 1090 Cedar Grove Road, Shepherdsville, KY 40165. This is one of the many Love’s truck stop to be adding EV charging. We don’t yet know what the Loves build out plan is going to look like. For now, I am guessing that they will use ChargePoint Express Plus hardware.
Elizabethtown – High Confidence
Love's Travel Stops was awarded the site at 601 Ring Road, Elizabethtown, KY 42701. This is one of the many Love’s truck stop to be adding EV charging. We don’t yet know what the Loves build out plan is going to look like. For now, I am guessing that they will use ChargePoint Express Plus hardware.
Shepherdsville – High Confidence
Pilot Travel Center at 2050 East Blue Lick Road, Shepherdsville, KY 40165. This EVgo/Pilot partner location supports I-65. I expect their standard build out of 2 Delta 350kW dual output power sharing units.
Midway – High Confidence
Another Clark's Pump-N-Shop gas station at 300 Lacefield Street, Midway, KY 40327 will host a site awarded to Red E Charging. Red E Charging has two round 3 site award wins. I expect that they will stick with their standard Autel Max Charger build out.
Morehead – High Confidence
Another Clark's Pump-N-Shop gas station at 1690 Flemingsburg Road, Morehead, KY 40351 will host a site awarded to Red E Charging. Red E Charging has two round 3 site award wins. I expect that they will stick with their standard Autel Max Charger build out.
Morgantown – Medium Confidence
This site was awarded to independent operator Shubham, Inc. The Jumpin’ Jacks at 2329 South Main Street, Morgantown, KY 42261 will host the site. This convenience store and Shell gas station does not offer much for additional amenities. For now, as an independent operator, I am guessing that they will use ChargePoint Express Plus hardware.
Crestview Hills – High Confidence
Tesla won the award to install a new Supercharger site at 2791 Town Center Boulevard, Crestview Hills, KY 41017. The Crestview Hills Town Center will be the host site for this new install. This strip mall provides plenty of space and parking for a new site, with plenty of nearby amenities. We can expect a minimum 8 stall location with V4 dispensers to support the NEVI requirements.
Frankfort– High Confidence
Tesla won the award to install a new Supercharger site at 1302 US 127, Frankfort, KY 40601. Frisch’s Big Boy will be the host site for this new install. They have a large parking lot and open field behind, so plenty of room. We can expect a minimum 8 stall location with V4 dispensers to support the NEVI requirements.
Bardstown – Medium Confidence
Americas Inn at 1714 New Haven Road, Bardstown, KY 40004 will host this site. The award was to Universal EV. The units pictured on the website match to Blink NEVI qualified fast charging units.
Louisville – Medium Confidence
The BP gas station at 3901 Taylor Boulevard, Louisville, KY 40215 will host this site. The award was to Universal EV. The units pictured on the website match to Blink NEVI qualified fast charging units.
Cadiz – Medium Confidence
The Quality Inn at 153 Broadbent Boulevard, Cadiz, KY 42211 will host this site. The award was to Universal EV. The units pictured on the website match to Blink NEVI qualified fast charging units.
Money Summary:
In these 3 rounds of funding Kentucky has awarded over $27 million dollars. Francis Energy has been awarded 12 of the sites, taking in just under $10 million dollars in grant money. BP Pulse has 6 site awards at about $3 million dollars. The biggest single site award was to Francis Energy for $908,000 dollars and the smallest award amount was to Tesla for $385 thousand.
Official Map of Kentucky’s Planned Sites: