The office of Kansas Governor Laura Kelly has announced new federal funding to provide for nine charging stations for electric vehicles. More than $6.8 million in federal funds will be going to the state’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula program. These new direct current (DC) fast-charging stations will add to Kansas’ existing electronic vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, forming a more complete statewide EV charging network.
The nine new EV charging locations selected by the Kansas Department of Transportation include:
- Augusta – Casey’s, 212 W 7th St. (U.S. 400)
- Baxter Springs – Casey’s, 2403 Military Ave. (U.S. 400)
- Lebo – Casey’s, 2740 Fauna Rd. (I-35)
- Dodge City – Love’s, 2505 E Trail St. (U.S. 400)
- Kingman – Casey’s, 442 E D Ave. (U.S. 400)
- Ottawa – Love’s, 203 E 27th St. (I-35)
- Park City – Sinclair, 6209 N Broadway Ave. (I-135)
- Parsons – Casey’s, 516 Main St. (U.S. 400)
- Severy – Pete’s, 218 R Rd. (U.S. 400)
The new stations are in addition to six that were announced Jan. 3 and are located at:
- Emporia – Flying J, 4215 W Hwy 50 (I-35)
- Garden City – Love’s, 3285 E U.S. 50 (U.S. 400)
- Cherokee – Pete’s, 20 U.S. 400
- Fredonia – Pete’s, 2400 E Washington St. (U.S. 400)
- Belleville – Love’s, 1356 U.S. Highway 81
- Pratt – Casey’s, 1900 E 1st St (U.S. 400)
KDOT Alternative Fuels Program Manager Tami Alexander said in a press release, “These additional fast charging stations will give more Kansans the option to drive electric vehicles. KDOT is leveraging private investment with the federal match to build out a statewide EV charging network.”