Whether electric vehicle drivers are on the go or plugging in from home, Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company are making it even easier for drivers to plug in and power up.
The average range for EVs is now more than 200 miles per charge, with some models featuring even longer driving ranges. And with the ability to charge right at home, plus a fast-growing network of public charging stations, EVs can go the distance.
During this year’s National Drive Electric Week, September 27 – October 6, learn more about how LG&E and KU are powering the commute and day-to-day driving habits for EV drivers.
Charging from home is as simple as having a basic wall outlet
Did you know EVs can be charged at night using a household outlet? A Level 1 charger uses a standard 120 Volt outlet, and a Level 2 charger uses a 240 Volt dryer-style outlet. Plus, plugging in on LG&E and KU’s electric rates is like paying less than $1 per gallon for gasoline.
LG&E and KU customers can even earn financial incentives for partnering with the utilities and adjusting their charging schedule through the new Optimized EV Charging program. Customers who participate in the program receive $25 for enrolling, plus $5 each month with their qualified Level 2 smart charger or EV.
Customers can change their charging schedule at any time from their own charger or EV mobile app or the utilities’ ChargingRewards program app.
By participating in this program, EV drivers are helping minimize the grid impacts of EV charging.Â
Charging on the go at one of LG&E and KU’s public charging stationsÂ
LG&E and KU currently own and operate a network of more than 30 publicly available and privately hosted Level 2 charging stations across Kentucky.
Electric vehicle drivers who use the charging stations pay an hourly fee. While exact fees and taxes may vary depending on the location, the average rate is about $1 per hour.
This summer, the utilities unveiled their newest high-speed public charging stations, located at Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center in West Louisville and the Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission in Russell County. EV drivers can stop in and have a full vehicle charge — within about 15 to 90 minutes.
These new 350-kilowatt DC fast charging stations are part of the utilities’ commitment to add high-speed EV charging in up to eight locations across their service territories to increase accessibility, reduce range anxiety and support the growing number of EV motorists in and traveling through Kentucky.
LG&E and KU’s fleet of charging stations are located in areas where people live, work or enjoy the local destinations. You can find them across the utilities’ service area, including Louisville, Lexington, Danville, Elizabethtown, Greenville, Morehead, Richmond and Lake Cumberland.
Visit lge-ku.com/ev to find LG&E and KU’s charging stations near you and learn more about how the utilities are helping power the commute for EV drivers.
