(LOUISVILLE, Ky.) - Lake Cumberland attracts millions of recreational visitors each year and is known as the Houseboat Capital of the World, making it the ideal location for electric vehicle drivers who live in the area or may be visiting for a getaway. Now, they can stop in and have a full vehicle charge — within about 15 to 90 minutes — before hitting the water.
The Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission in Russell County and Kentucky Utilities Company unveiled today two new high-speed electric vehicle charging stations, located in the commission’s parking area at 650 U.S. 127 in Russell Springs, Ky., 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,” said LG&E and KU Vice President of Customer Services Shannon Montgomery.
"Russell County's new EV Fast Charging stations will be a game-changer for our tourism industry,” said Danielle Wilson, tourism director of the Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission. “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."
KU and its sister utility, Louisville Gas and Electric Company, operate a network of publicly available EV charging stations across Kentucky and partner with business customers interested in hosting charging stations at their locations.
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.
The utilities’ suite of EV charging station programs and new Optimized EV Charging program make it easier for current and prospective EV owners to power their commute and day-to-day driving habits.
Visit lge-ku.com/ev to learn more about these charging stations and LG&E and KU’s charging station programs.
