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Ranked #13 nationally for affordable charging costs.
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EV Charging Costs in Kentucky
Data updated: February 16, 2026
Kentucky ranks #13 nationally for residential electricity rates at $0.14/kWh. Kentucky has an EV adoption rate of 1.4% with expanding charging access across urban and regional corridors. With 686 Level 2 ports and 409 DC fast ports statewide, charging infrastructure continues to expand.
Average Rate
$0.14/kWh
Rank #13 out of 50
Major Cities Tracked
3
Local rate snapshots
Charging Stations
377
Public stations tracked
Average Electricity Rates in Kentucky
Residential electricity benchmark and utility snapshots for EV owners.
$0.14/kWh
$0.04/kWh below US average
up 3.0%
Many utilities offer off-peak EV charging options that can lower effective charging costs.
| Utility | Avg Rate |
|---|---|
| Kentucky Utility Average | $0.14/kWh |
| Kentucky Municipal Utility | $0.13/kWh |
Rates updated monthly | Source: EIA and utility filings.
Why Choose Kentucky for EV Ownership
EV Charging Costs by City in Kentucky
View more Kentucky cities ->| City | Avg Rate | Monthly Cost Estimate | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $0.15/kWh | $39.47/month | View city page -> |
| Louisville Metro | $0.14/kWh | $36.84/month | Estimate for city -> |
| Louisville Suburbs | $0.13/kWh | $34.21/month | Estimate for city -> |
EV Charging Stations in Kentucky
Level 2 Ports
686
DC Fast Ports
409
Stations per 100k Residents
8.3
US average: 23.0
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How Kentucky Compares to Nearby States
| State | Rate | Rank | DC Fast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky (Current) | $0.14/kWh | #13 | 409 |
| Illinois | $0.18/kWh | #33 | 2,388 |
| Indiana | $0.17/kWh | #32 | 904 |
| Ohio | $0.18/kWh | #34 | 1,403 |
| West Virginia | $0.16/kWh | #31 | 210 |
| Virginia | $0.16/kWh | #30 | 1,643 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a realistic monthly charging budget in Kentucky?
A practical baseline in Kentucky is about $36.84 per month for 1,000 miles at $0.14/kWh, before public charging markups.
How do city charging rates vary inside Kentucky?
Louisville is among the lowest in this state sample at $0.13/kWh, while Bowling Green reaches about $0.15/kWh.
How strong is charging access across Kentucky?
Kentucky shows about 377 public charging locations, 409 DC fast ports, and roughly 8.3 locations per 100k residents (US avg 23.0).
Is Kentucky cheaper than nearby states for charging?
Kentucky is at or below all nearby states in this comparison set, which supports competitive home-charging economics regionally.
Which charging networks are most visible in Kentucky?
Commonly listed networks include ChargePoint Network, Non-Networked, Tesla Destination, with station availability varying by metro and highway corridor.
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Internal Resources
Data updated monthly where available, with modeled estimates for missing local values.