KY NEVI Round 4

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has released $17.8M in NEVI Round 4 funding. KYTC will provide up to 80% of the eligible costs; applicants must fund at least 20% of construction and operational costs. KYTC also offers up to $150,000 per awarded project in demand-charge reimbursement over the life of the project. Eligible locations must be sited in the 32 KYTC-identified Zones, publicly accessible 24/7, and operational for 5 years. Proposers must be licensed to do business in Kentucky before submitting a proposal. Each site must include a minimum of four FHWA ports, and at least two of the ports must be a minimum of 150 kW DCFC ports. If Level 2 ports are incorporated, they must be capable of continuous charging at a minimum of 6 kW concurrently. Applicants can upgrade existing EVSE or propose new Charging Stations. Applications are due by July 13, 2026.