EV Charging in Louisville
Louisville, KY has 104 public EV charging stations, including 15 DC fast chargers and 86 Level 2 stations. Major networks include ChargePoint Network, Non-Networked, Blink Network.
Louisville sits at a major crossroads of the Ohio Valley, and its charging network has grown alongside Kentucky's NEVI corridor buildout and LG&E programs. Coverage is strongest downtown and along the freeways that make the city a natural stop on I-64 and I-65 road trips.
With three interstates meeting here, plan road-trip fast-charging stops around the retail clusters near the I-264 (Watterson) loop where the major routes intersect.
Louisville Charging at a Glance
| Total public stations | 104 |
| DC fast chargers | 15 |
| Level 2 stations | 86 |
| Stations with free charging | 27 |
| Active networks | 5 |
Station and charger counts are sourced from the U.S. DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station locator and refreshed daily. Looking for the full, filterable list of every charger? See our Louisville EV charging directory with live availability and connector details.
Top Charging Networks in Louisville
The networks with the most coverage across Louisville:
Where to Charge in Louisville
- Downtown & NuLu
- Garage and lot Level 2 for offices, events, and dining; fast charging near I-64/I-65 for quick stops.
- Highlands & Bardstown Road
- Neighborhood lot charging that pairs with the area's restaurants and shops.
- St. Matthews & the east end
- Shopping-center fast charging and destination Level 2 for shoppers.
- Jeffersonville & the suburbs
- Big-box Superchargers and Electrify America hubs along I-65 serve commuters.
I-64, I-65, and I-71 converge in Louisville, with fast charging toward Lexington, Nashville, Indianapolis, and Cincinnati.
Notable DC Fast Charging in Louisville
High-power sites that are good bets for a quick top-up:
- Target - Tesla Supercharger — Tesla (16 DC fast ports)
- Meijer - Tesla Supercharger — Tesla (12 DC fast ports)
- Sullivan University - Tesla Supercharger — Tesla (8 DC fast ports)
- Meijer - Tesla Supercharger — Tesla (8 DC fast ports)
- Meijer 162 (Louisville, KY) — Electrify America (6 DC fast ports)
- Meijer #164 Louisville Town Center(Louisville, KY) — Electrify America (6 DC fast ports)
Free & Low-Cost Charging in Louisville
Louisville has 27 stations that offer free charging — typically Level 2 at shopping centers, hotels, and municipal lots. Browse free charging in Louisville.
What EV Charging Costs in Louisville
Of the public stations we map in Louisville, 29 publish pricing details — 27 offer free charging and 2 charge a fee. That means roughly 26% of mapped Louisville stations are free to use.
For paid charging, expect roughly $0.30–$0.60 per kWh at DC fast chargers and often free to $0.35 per kWh at public Level 2. These rates track the U.S. EIA average retail price of electricity plus a network markup; see the DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center charging-cost guidance for how home and public charging compare. Estimate your own cost with our charging cost calculator.
EV Incentives & Infrastructure in Kentucky
- Federal EV Tax Credit (IRA) — Up to $7,500: Federal tax credit for qualifying EVs.
- LG&E/KU EV Charging Rebate — Up to $100: Louisville Gas and Electric / Kentucky Utilities home charger rebate.
Federal NEVI fast-charging corridors in Kentucky: I-64 (Indiana border to Virginia border); I-65 (Indiana border to Tennessee border); I-75 (Ohio border to Tennessee border); I-71 (Ohio border to Louisville).
The federal EV charger tax credit (IRS Section 30C) can also offset the cost of installing home or business charging. Confirm current programs with the issuing agency before you rely on them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many EV charging stations are in Louisville, KY?
Louisville, Kentucky has 104 public EV charging stations, including 15 DC fast chargers and 86 Level 2 stations.
Where can I find DC fast charging in Louisville?
Louisville has 15 DC fast charging stations. I-64, I-65, and I-71 converge in Louisville, with fast charging toward Lexington, Nashville, Indianapolis, and Cincinnati. You can browse them all on our Louisville DC fast charging page.
Is there free EV charging in Louisville?
Yes — Louisville has 27 stations that offer free charging, mostly Level 2 at retail, hotel, and municipal locations.
Which charging networks operate in Louisville?
The networks with the most coverage in Louisville include ChargePoint Network, Non-Networked, Blink Network, Tesla Destination, Tesla.
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Louisville?
About 26% of the public stations we map in Louisville offer free charging. Paid charging in Louisville typically runs about $0.30–$0.60 per kWh at DC fast chargers and from free to roughly $0.35 per kWh at Level 2 stations, with home charging far cheaper.
See Every Charger in Louisville
This guide covers the highlights. For the complete, filterable directory of all 104 charging stations in Louisville — with connectors, networks, and live availability — visit the Louisville, KY EV charging directory.
Sources
- Electric Vehicle Charging Station Locator — U.S. Department of Energy — Alternative Fuels Data Center
- Charging Electric Vehicles at Home & Charging Costs — U.S. DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center
- Average Retail Price of Electricity — U.S. Energy Information Administration
- National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program — U.S. DOT Federal Highway Administration
- Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit (Section 30C) — Internal Revenue Service
- KYTC NEVI Plan