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Plug-in electric vehicles in Kentucky

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As of April 2022, there were about 3,700 electric vehicles registered in Kentucky.[1]

Government policy

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As of January 2022, the state government does not offer any tax incentives for electric vehicle purchases.[2]

The state is scheduled to implement a $120 registration fee for electric vehicles starting in January 2024.[3]

A website compiling Kentucky state government efforts to progress electric vehicle adoption and educate citizens on electric vehicle technologies was launched as KY EV Charging, in a joint effort by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet.[4]

Charging stations

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As of January 2022, there were 210 public charging stations in Kentucky.[2]

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed into law in November 2021, allocates US$70 million to charging stations in Kentucky.[5]

Manufacturing

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Kentucky has been widely proposed as a hub for electric vehicle manufacturing.[1][6][7][8][9][10]

By region

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Louisville

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As of July 2019, there were 2,737 electric vehicles in Louisville.[11]

References

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  1. ^ a b Mudd, Aaron (April 13, 2022). "Ky. hopes to lead on electric vehicles. It's one of the worst states for driving one". Lexington Herald Leader. Retrieved April 24, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Raymond, Adam K. (January 31, 2022). "The electric vehicle industry is booming in Kentucky. Will ownership follow?". Spectrum News. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  3. ^ Van Velzer, Ryan (May 23, 2022). "Ky. electric vehicle adoption lags behind major manufacturing investments". WFPL. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
  4. ^ "Stay Informed :: KYTC". kyevcharging.com. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
  5. ^ "Kentucky to build electric vehicle charging network across the state". The Lane Report. February 10, 2022. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
  6. ^ "Editorial Roundup: Kentucky". The News & Observer. April 22, 2022. Retrieved April 24, 2022.
  7. ^ Tobin, Ben (April 13, 2022). "Electric car battery maker Envision to build plant, create thousands of jobs in Kentucky". Louisville Courier Journal. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
  8. ^ "How Kentucky made itself a leader in the EV and battery industry". Cincinnati.com. May 4, 2022. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
  9. ^ Thompson, Kennedy (February 11, 2022). "Kentucky can get millions in grant funds to create electric car charging infrastructure". WHAS. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
  10. ^ "Manufacturing drives Kentucky's record economic momentum". cincinnati.com. October 17, 2022. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
  11. ^ "The Rise Of Electric Cars In Louisville Kentucky". osvehicle.com. November 21, 2022. Retrieved December 12, 2022.