FRANKFORT, Ky. (WBKO) – Two new electric vehicles (EVs) charging stations are coming to 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. Andy Beshear, in a release. “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).

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, per the release.

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, in a release. “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.”

Dozens of sites are open or under construction statewide, including one in Bowling Green.

The EV Charging Program is expanding the network of EV chargers across the state. Go to EVCharging.ky.gov for more information about the program.