HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Governor Andy Beshear announced that drivers can fast charge their electric vehicles (EVs) in Central City.

“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.”

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Officials say the Central City site is located at Casey’s at 645 South Second Street off the Western Kentucky Parkway at Exit 58. It has four ports capable of charging at up to 400 kilowatts. The Central City site was approved in May 2024.

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“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.”

Gov. Beshear’s office says EV charging 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 and seven days a week and work with most EV models.

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