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EV charging in Richmond, KY
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Richmond, KY. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved October 2026, Richmond has 10 public charging stations with 17 Level 2 ports, including 18 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 10Public stations
- 17Level 2 ports
- 18DC fast ports
- 51%Ports that are DC fast
⚡ 2 stations list free charging
Stations are operated across 7 networks: ChargePoint Network (4), Tesla Destination (1), Non-networked (1), Tesla (1), and 3 more.
Connectors on record: J1772 (Level 2) at 7 stations; CCS (J1772 Combo) at 3 stations; NACS / Tesla at 2 stations.
Of these stations, 2 list free charging, per NREL's pricing field. Pricing is not recorded for the remaining 8. Always confirm current pricing with the network before you charge.
2 stations carry a NACS / Tesla connector — relevant if you drive a Tesla or a newer EV that has switched to NACS.
How Richmond compares
- 2.5 public stations per 10,000 residents — 2.8× the Kentucky rate (0.9).
- 4.5 DC fast ports per 10,000 residents — 4.5× the Kentucky rate (1).
Who runs Richmond's DC fast charging
| Network | DC fast ports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla | 12 | 67% |
| CIRCLE_K | 4 | 22% |
| Blink Network | 2 | 11% |
Last verified: NREL confirmed 90% of Richmond's stations in the 12 months before this snapshot, most recently in October 2026.
Population: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates (39,581 residents; Kentucky 4,588,372). Station counts use NREL's address city, which can extend past city limits, so rates are approximate.
Notable charging stations
The largest sites by port count, DC fast first. Richmond has 10 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, KY - Tesla Supercharger 1013 Buc-ee's Blvd | Tesla | DC fast 12 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo), NACS / Tesla | June 2026 |
| CircleK - Richmond, KY 1000 Amberley Way | CIRCLE_K | DC fast 4 DC fast · CCS (J1772 Combo) | May 2025 |
| Gates Hyundai 6000 Atwood Drive | Blink Network | DC fast 2 DC fast + 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2), CCS (J1772 Combo) | October 2026 |
| TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Richmond - Tesla Destination 2018 Colby Taylor Dr | Tesla Destination | 4 Level 2 · NACS / Tesla | August 2026 |
| KU RICHMOND DWTN 100 N 3rd St | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| Telford Community Center YMCA 1100 E Main St | Non-networked | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | August 2026 |
| GLOWBRANDS PF RICHMOND 243 Boggs Ln | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| DOCJT CASH BLDG #2 100 Hancock Taylor Ln | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| DOCJT CASH BLDG #1 100 Hancock Taylor Ln | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
| Adams Buick GMC Truck 1017 BEREA RD | EV Connect | 1 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | October 2026 |
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What this means
Level 2 is the standard public and home charger (240V) — a few hours for a full charge, fine for shopping, work, or overnight. DC fast charging is the highway kind: 20–40 minutes to most of a charge, but not every station has it.
Connectors are the plug shape. J1772 is the universal Level 2 plug almost every non-Tesla EV uses. CCS and CHAdeMO are DC fast-charging plugs (CHAdeMO is older, mostly older Nissan Leafs). NACS is Tesla's plug, now the emerging US standard — many newer non-Teslas use it or an adapter.
This page summarizes NREL's own station records and is not a live availability map — a charger listed here can still be busy, broken, or behind a gate. Check the network's app before you rely on a specific plug.
Charging at home in Richmond?
Most EV owners do the bulk of their charging overnight at home on a Level 2 charger. See our home EV charger buying guide for what to look for and how to match a charger to your car's connector.
EV charging near Richmond
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved October 2026. Public stations only.