EV charger installation and rebates in Kentucky
Rebates, permit rules and installer licensing for an EV charger in Kentucky, and a licensed installer for your area to put it in.
Charger rebates in Kentucky
Listed for Kentucky by the U.S. Department of Energy and state agencies: Duke Energy, EV Charger Grants, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). Check each one’s current terms before you apply.
Statewide programs: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
Permits, licenses and rules in Kentucky
Permits and inspection
The electrical permit for a charger comes from your city or county building department, or in some places a state office. Your installer pulls the permit and books the inspection.
Check the installer’s license
Electricians in Kentucky are licensed by the Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction, Electrical Division. Look up a license by business or person to see that it is active.
Apartments and condos
Ask your landlord, HOA or board before adding a charger. You can search Kentucky law through the Library of Congress.
Charging in apartments and condos · Chargers for your building
Public charging in Kentucky
The U.S. Department of Energy’s September 1, 2026 count shows 405 public-access operational locations in Kentucky, with 1,187 reported ports where the count is known. Another 28 locations are private.
Program terms come from each administrator’s own page, and charging counts from the U.S. Department of Energy. Sources and methods
Ready to get a charger installed?
Send your property type and ZIP code, and a licensed installer for your area gets in touch.
