Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announced that more than $6.4 million in federal funding will be available to set up the first six locations for the state’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula program.
With existing fast-charging stations spread across the I-70 and I-135 corridors, the six selected locations will fill gaps in EV charging stations along the state’s major highways and interstate system. The funding is going to the following 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)
State transportation officials say the six new stations will give more Kansas the option to drive electric vehicles.
NEVI formula funds require EV charging stations to be located along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors, be available every 50 miles and within one travel mile of the AFC, be capable of providing a minimum of 600 kW of power, and charge four vehicles simultaneously. The charging stations must also always be accessible to the public and provide other amenities such as restrooms, food and beverage, and shelter from inclement weather.
When all Alternative Fuel Corridors in the state are certified as fully built out, KDOT may use funds for EV charging infrastructure on any public road or other publicly accessible locations.
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