Home Charging Savings for a Typical Kentucky Driver
Based on 12,000 miles per year
Gas Car Fuel/yr
$1,307
Home Charging/yr
$384
Annual Savings
$923
Charger Cost
$1,500
Utility Rebate
None
Net Charger Cost
$1,500
Payback
1.6 yrs
15-Year Savings
$15,669
CO₂ Avoided/yr
5,486 lbs
Kentucky EV Charger Rebates
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Federal 30C Credit (Expired June 30, 2026)
The federal Alternative Fuel Refueling Property Credit (30% up to $1,000 for a home charger) expired June 30, 2026, and had only applied in eligible low-income or non-urban census tracts. Chargers installed after that date do not qualify.
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Kentucky Utility Programs
Kentucky has no statewide EV-charger rebate program. View full rebate detail →
Home Charging Savings by City in Kentucky
| City | Fuel Savings/yr | Charger Payback | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville | $957 | 1.6 yrs | 633,045 | LG&E and KU Energy |
| Lexington | $930 | 1.6 yrs | 322,570 | Kentucky Utilities |
| Bowling Green | $889 | 1.7 yrs | 72,294 | LG&E and KU Energy |
| Owensboro | $920 | 1.6 yrs | 59,012 | Kentucky Utilities |
| Covington | $971 | 1.5 yrs | 40,956 | Duke Energy KY |
| Georgetown | $889 | 1.7 yrs | 36,066 | Kentucky Utilities |
| Richmond | $978 | 1.5 yrs | 35,696 | Kentucky Utilities |
| Florence | $981 | 1.5 yrs | 32,408 | Duke Energy KY |
| Hopkinsville | $957 | 1.6 yrs | 32,042 | Pennyrile Electric |
| Elizabethtown | $875 | 1.7 yrs | 30,289 | LG&E and KU Energy |
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The average US driver covers about 12,000 miles a year.
Quick Facts: Kentucky
- ⛽ Gas: $3.05/gallon
- ⚡ Electricity: $0.112/kWh
- 🔌 Charger installed: $1,500
- 🏭 Top utility: LG&E and KU Energy