Kansas governor announces $6.8m investment for nine new EV charging stations

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that more than $6.8 million in federal funds will be directed to nine new locations selected for the state’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula program. These new direct current (DC) fast-charging stations add to Kansas’ existing electronic vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, forming a more complete statewide EV charging network.

“These investments enhance Kansas infrastructure and help meet the needs of all who travel throughout our state,” Governor Laura Kelly said. “By strengthening our network of electric vehicle charging stations, we are addressing current EV charging needs while preparing for our future demands.”

The nine new EV charging locations selected by the Kansas Department of Transportation include:

• Augusta – Casey’s, 212 W 7^th 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 27^th 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)

Federal funding cannot exceed 80% for the awarded projects, which must provide a minimum 20% private or local cash match. This brings the total investment in Kansas to over $9 million.

“These additional fast charging stations will give more Kansans the option to drive electric vehicles,” said Tami Alexander, KDOT Alternative Fuels Program Manager. “KDOT is leveraging private investment with the federal match to build out a statewide EV charging network.”

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)

NEVI formula funds require EV charging stations to be located along federally designated Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFC), be available every 50 miles and within one travel mile of the AFC and be capable of simultaneously charging four vehicles at 150 kW. The charging stations must always be accessible to the public and provide other amenities such as food and beverages, restrooms, and shelter from inclement weather. When all AFCs in the state are certified as fully built out, KDOT may use NEVI funds for EV charging infrastructure on any public road or other publicly accessible locations.

The attached map shows new and existing DC fast-charging stations. Future opportunities will be announced on the Charge Up Kansas page at https://ike.ksdot.gov/charge-up-kansas.

For more information, contact ChargeUpKS@ks.gov.