Lake Cumberland debuts new high-speed EV charging stations

Electric Vehicle drivers around Lake Cumberland, Ky., now have access to high-speed EV chargers as part of a partnership between Kentucky Utilities and the Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission.

Because of Lake Cumberland’s reputation as a tourist area, attracting millions of recreational visitors every year, officials with the Tourist Commission felt the area would be an ideal location for EV drivers to refuel. The area is known as the Houseboat Capital of the World, and the addition of the high-speed chargers means visitors and residents can get a full vehicle charge within about 15 to 90 minutes before hitting the water.

The Tourist Commission in Russell County and Kentucky Utilities Company unveiled the two new high-speed EV charging stations Monday, providing area residents and tourists with access to charging right off U.S. 127 near the Cumberland Parkway.

“We’re thrilled to further expand our network of publicly available charging stations for EV drivers who live in or travel through Kentucky, and to offer them the fastest type of charging currently available,” LG&E and KU Vice President of Customer Services Shannon Montgomery said.

KU and its sister company, Louisville Gas and Electric Company, operate a network of EV charging stations across the state in partnership with businesses interested in hosting charging stations at their locations. The 350-kW DC fast charging stations are part of KU’s commitment to add high-speed EV charging in up to eight locations across the utilities’ service territories, to make it easier for current and prospective EV owners to charge their vehicles for their day-to-day driving.

“Russell County’s new EV Fast Charging stations will be a game-changer for our tourism industry,” Danielle Wilson, tourism director of the Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission, said. “With these cutting-edge facilities in place, millions of visitors can now explore our beautiful county while effortlessly recharging their electric vehicles. This investment not only fuels eco-friendly travel but also ignites economic growth, making Russell County an even more attractive and accessible destination for all.”

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