Plug-in electric vehicles in Kentucky
As of April 2022[update], there were about 3,700 electric vehicles registered in Kentucky.[1]
Government policy
[edit]As of January 2022[update], 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
[edit]As of January 2022[update], 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
[edit]Kentucky has been widely proposed as a hub for electric vehicle manufacturing.[1][6][7][8][9][10]
By region
[edit]Louisville
[edit]As of July 2019[update], there were 2,737 electric vehicles in Louisville.[11]
References
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Van Velzer, Ryan (May 23, 2022). "Ky. electric vehicle adoption lags behind major manufacturing investments". WFPL. Retrieved September 9, 2022.
- ^ "Stay Informed :: KYTC". kyevcharging.com. Retrieved September 15, 2023.
- ^ "Kentucky to build electric vehicle charging network across the state". The Lane Report. February 10, 2022. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
- ^ "Editorial Roundup: Kentucky". The News & Observer. April 22, 2022. Retrieved April 24, 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "How Kentucky made itself a leader in the EV and battery industry". Cincinnati.com. May 4, 2022. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
- ^ Thompson, Kennedy (February 11, 2022). "Kentucky can get millions in grant funds to create electric car charging infrastructure". WHAS. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
- ^ "Manufacturing drives Kentucky's record economic momentum". cincinnati.com. October 17, 2022. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
- ^ "The Rise Of Electric Cars In Louisville Kentucky". osvehicle.com. November 21, 2022. Retrieved December 12, 2022.
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