LOUISVILLE — Electric vehicle drivers among Lake Cumberland’s millions of recreational visitors each year now can get a full EV charge within 15 to 90 minutes before or after hitting the water.
Lake Cumberland is known as the Houseboat Capital of the World and is a destination for those who live in the area along with many from out of state who visit regularly for a getaway.
The Lake Cumberland Tourist Commission in Russell County and Kentucky Utilities Co. unveiled 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 Co., 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.
Louisville Gas and Electric Co. and Kentucky Utilities Co., part of the PPL Corp. family of companies, are regulated utilities that serve more than 1.3 million customers and have consistently ranked among the best companies for customer service in the United States. LG&E serves 335,000 natural gas and 436,000 electric customers in Louisville and 16 surrounding counties. KU serves 545,000 customers in 77 Kentucky counties and 28,000 in five counties in Virginia. More information is available at www.lge-
