The Kansas National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program (NEVI), known as Charge Up Kansas, uses federal funds to support the development of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure along federally designated Alternative Fuel Corridors, focusing on the national Interstate System. Once these corridors are certified as “built out” by the FHWA, funding can be used for other public charging infrastructure. This program aims to provide a convenient, reliable, affordable, and equitable charging experience for travelers. 

Program goals include: 

• Plan and deploy EV charging station infrastructure. 
• Incorporate all necessary equipment into EV infrastructure including, utilities, connections, and supportive power networks for charging EV batteries. 

Eligible Entities

• Cities
• Counties
• Tribes
• Not-for-profits
• Private entities
• Utilities
• Groups composed of the above 

Funding Details

• Projects must be related to vehicle charging and support public DC fast-charging infrastructure within 1 mile of a federally designated EV charging corridor (I-70, I-35, I-335, U.S. 400, and U.S. 81 from I-70 north to the KS/NE state line). 
• Match requirements: 80% federal funding and 20% local cash match.  

How to Apply 

• Each round of site selection begins with a response to a Call for Projects followed by a Request for Proposals response selection process, as detailed in the Kansas NEVI Plan.  
• Details for each site selection round will be announced in detail.  
• A local match will be required.  

Resources

• Kansas NEVI Plan Update 2025
• Kansas NEVI Plan Update 2024 
• Kansas NEVI Plan 2022

Round 2: Charge Up Kansas

$6.8 Million Awarded for Nine New Fast Charging Stations 

On October 3, 2024, Governor Laura Kelly announced over $6.8 million in federal funds for nine new locations under Kansas' National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula program. These new DC fast-charging stations will enhance Kansas' EV charging network. 

New charging locations: 

• Augusta – Casey’s, 212 W 7th St. (U.S. 400) 
• Baxter Springs – Casey’s, 2403 Military Ave. (U.S. 400) 
• Lebo – Casey’s, 2740 Fauna Rd. (I-35) 
• Dodge City – Love’s, 2505 E Trail St. (U.S. 400) 
• Kingman – Casey’s, 442 E D Ave. (U.S. 400) 
• Ottawa – Love’s, 203 E 27th St. (I-35) 
• Park City – Sinclair, 6209 N Broadway Ave. (I-135) 
• Parsons – Casey’s, 516 Main St. (U.S. 400) 
• Severy – Pete’s, 218 R Rd. (U.S. 400)  

These stations will contribute to a more comprehensive statewide EV charging network.

Round 1: Charge Up Kansas

$4.6 Million Awarded for New Fast Charging Stations 

Governor Laura Kelly announced over $4.6 million in federal funds for the first six locations under Kansas' National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula program. These new DC fast-charging stations will fill gaps along major highways and the interstate system, complementing existing stations on the I-70 and I-135 corridors. 

New Charging Locations: 

• Emporia – Flying J, 4215 W Hwy 50 (I-35) 
• Garden City – Love’s, 3285 E U.S. 50 (U.S. 400) 
• Cherokee – Pete’s, 20 U.S. 400 
• Fredonia – Pete’s, 2400 E Washington St. (U.S. 400) 
• Belleville – Love’s, 1356 US Highway 81 (U.S. 81) 
• Pratt – Casey’s, 1900 E 1st St (U.S. 400)  

The total investment, including 20% local match for Round 1 locations, was over $5.8 million.

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