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Kansas allocates $4.6M for EV charging stations

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January 5, 2024

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced that more than $4.6 million in federal funds will be directed to the first six locations selected for the state's National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula program, according to a press release. With existing fast-charging stations spread across the I-70 and I-135 corridors, these locations will fill gaps in EV charging stations along the state's major highways and interstate system.

The awarded projects must provide a minimum 20% local cash match, bringing the total investment to over $5.8 million. The six new direct current fast charging stations are awarded to the following Kansas locations:

• 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 US Highway 81 (U.S. 81)
• Pratt, Casey's, 1900 E 1st St (U.S. 400)