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Free EV charging stations in Kentucky
99 public charging locations in Kentucky list charging as free. 76 of them work with any EV; 23 are reserved for Teslas. One has a free DC fast charger. The list below is rebuilt every day from U.S. Department of Energy data.
99Free charging locations
76Work with any EV
23Teslas only
1With free DC fast charging
90Open 24 hours
What "free" means on this page
These are public locations whose operator lists the price as free in the U.S. Department of
Energy database. Where the listing adds a condition — customers only, hotel guests, a time limit,
a parking fee — we print it word for word in the Price column. Free chargers are mostly Level 2:
good for topping up while you eat, shop or sleep, not for a quick stop. Prices and access change
without notice, so check the network's app or call ahead before you rely on one.
The free listings in Kentucky come mostly from independent non-networked chargers (55), Tesla Destination (39), Blink Network (5). Where the listing names the venue, the most common are hotels (22), parking lots (14), car dealerships (4).
Free fast charging in Kentucky
One free location in Kentucky has at least one DC fast charger, the kind that can add most of a battery in under an hour.
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collins Nissan 4142 Bardstown Rd, Louisville · Map | CHAdeMO, J1772, CCS | 2 DC fast, 1 Level 2 | Free |
Why so many free chargers are Tesla-only
A large share of free listings are Tesla Destination chargers: wall units that hotels, restaurants and wineries install for their customers. Many are set to accept Teslas only, and the listing says so. Those are marked Teslas only below and are not counted as usable by other EVs. A Tesla-plug charger that is not restricted can serve another EV with a Tesla-to-J1772 adapter, but we still do not count it as "works with any EV", because most drivers do not carry one.
Every free charger in Kentucky, by city
Chargers that any EV can use are listed first in each city.
Bardstown (2)Bellevue (1)Berea (4)Bowling Green (8)Brandenburg (1)Brea (1)Campbellsville (2)Campton (1)Cave City (1)Clermont (2)Covington (1)Danville (1)Erlanger (1)Fairdale (1)Frankfort (2)Gilbertsville (1)Glasgow (1)Harlan (1)Hazard (1)Hebron (1)Hopkinsville (2)Horse Cave (1)Jeffersontown (2)La Grange (1)Leitchfield (1)Lexington (6)Loretto (1)Louisville (32)Mayfield (1)Maysville (1)Morehead (1)Murray (1)Newport (1)Paducah (3)Prospect (1)Richmond (2)Shelbyville (1)Shepherdsville (3)Somerset (1)Springfield (1)Stanford (1)Versailles (1)
Louisville 32 free, 28 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collins Nissan 4142 Bardstown Rd · Map | CHAdeMO, J1772, CCS | 2 DC fast, 1 Level 2 | Dealership business hours | Free |
| 5th Street PARC Garage 523 S 5th St · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free; parking fee |
| 8th and Main PARC Garage 120 S 8th St · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily; 2-hour limit from 8am-5pm | Free; parking fee |
| Anchor Building 2509 Portland Ave · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
| Bardstown Road Presbyterian Church 1722 Bardstown Rd · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
| Bill Collins Ford 4220 Bardstown Rd · Map | J1772 | 1 Level 2 | Dealership business hours | Free |
| Brown Hotel PARC Garage 658 S 3rd St · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily; paid garage | Free; parking fee |
| City of Lynnview 1241 Gilmore Ln · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
| Crescent Hill Presbyterian Church 142 Crescent Ave · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
| Healthy House 1641 Portland Ave · Map | J1772 | 1 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
| Heine Brothers' - Hikes Point 3965 Taylorsville Rd · Map | J1772 | 1 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
| Henderson Services 4502 Poplar Level Rd · Map | J1772 | 1 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
| Highland Cleaners — Main Office & Plant 2457 Bardstown Rd · Map | J1772 | 1 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
| Highland Green Building 1401 Bardstown Rd · Map | J1772 | 1 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
| Highland Presbyterian Church 1011 Cherokee Rd · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily; 2 hour limit | Free |
| Hopewell Presbyterian Church 13721 New Hopewell Rd · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
| Louisville, KY - E Market St - Tesla Destination 727 E Market St · Map | J1772, Tesla (NACS) | 14 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles. | Free |
| Middletown Public Library 12556 Shelbyville Rd · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
| Parkland Plaza 2757 Dumesnil St · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
| Safai Coffee Shop 1707 Bardstown Rd · Map | J1772 | 1 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
| Sixth & Main Garage 120 S 6th St · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free; parking fee |
| Springdale Presbyterian Church 7812 Brownsboro Rd · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
| SpringHill Suites by Marriott Louisville Airport 820 Phillips Ln · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | For customer use only | Free |
| The Louis Apartment Flats Reported out of service 10720 Bell Tucker Lane · Map | J1772 | 3 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
| The Speed Art Museum 2035 S 3rd St · Map | J1772 | 3 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free; parking fee |
| Trager Family Jewish Community Center 3600 Dutchmans Ln · Map | J1772 | 4 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
| Tru by Hilton Shepherdsville Louisville South - Tesla Destination 191 Centre Dr · Map | J1772, Tesla (NACS) | 4 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles. | Free |
| YMCA Norton Commons Reported out of service 11000 Brownsboro Rd · Map | J1772 | 4 Level 2 | 5am-10pm daily | Free |
| Hampton Inn Louisville - Airport - Tesla Destination 800 Phillips Ln · Map | Tesla (NACS) Teslas only | 4 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only. | Free |
| Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Louisville/Jeffersontown - Tesla Destination 11762 Commonwealth Dr · Map | Tesla (NACS) Teslas only | 4 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only. | Free |
| Residence Inn by Marriott Louisville Airport - Tesla Destination 700 Phillips Ln · Map | Tesla (NACS) Teslas only | 4 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only. | Free |
| Wingate by Wyndham Louisville East - Tesla Destination 12301 Alliant Ct · Map | Tesla (NACS) Teslas only | 4 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only. | Free |
Bowling Green 8 free, 5 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bowling Green - Tesla Destination 1832 Cave Mill Rd · Map | J1772, Tesla (NACS) | 4 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles. | Free |
| Montana Grille Reported out of service 1740 Scottsville Rd · Map | J1772, Tesla (NACS) | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
| SpringHill Suites Bowling Green - Tesla Destination 541 Hub Blvd · Map | J1772, Tesla (NACS) | 4 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles. | Free |
| Western Kentucky University - Parking Structure #3 US-231 BUS · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily; 4 hour max parking | Free |
| Western Kentucky University - Wetherby Administration Building 1906 College Heights Blvd · Map | J1772 | 1 Level 2 | 24 hours daily; for administration use only | Free |
| Courtyard by Marriott Bowling Green Convention Cntr - Tesla Destination 1010 Wilkinson Trace · Map | Tesla (NACS) Teslas only | 4 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only. | Free |
| The Hotel SYNC - Tesla Destination 518 Corvette Dr · Map | Tesla (NACS) Teslas only | 3 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only. | Free |
| TRU Hotel by Hilton Bowling Green - Tesla Destination 1864 Cave Mill Rd · Map | Tesla (NACS) Teslas only | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only. | Free |
Lexington 6 free, 4 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Foods Co-Op 455 Southland Dr · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
| Paul Miller Ford 975 E New Circle Rd · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | Dealership business hours; dealership use only | Free |
| Synergy Home 801 Winchester Rd · Map | J1772 | 1 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
| Whole Foods Market 4059 Finn Wy · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
| Griffin Gate Marriott Resort and Spa - Tesla Destination 1800 Newtown Pike · Map | Tesla (NACS) Teslas only | 3 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only. | Free |
| Homewood Suites by Hilton Lexington - Tesla Destination 249 Ruccio Wy · Map | Tesla (NACS) Teslas only | 4 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only. | Free |
Berea 4 free, 4 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berea City Hall 212 Chestnut St · Map | J1772 | 8 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
| Berea College Forestry Center 2047 Big Hill Rd · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
| Berea Municipal Utilities 200 Harrison Rd · Map | J1772 | 4 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
| Boone Hotel & Restaurant 220 Jackson St · Map | J1772 | 1 Level 2 | 24 hours daily; customer use only | Free |
Paducah 3 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah Ford 3476 Park Ave · Map | J1772 | 1 Level 2 | 24 hours daily; for dealership use only | Free |
| Best Western Paducah Inn - Tesla Destination 2960 Husband Rd · Map | Tesla (NACS) Teslas only | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only. | Free |
| La Quinta Inn and Suites Paducah - Tesla Destination 3960 Coleman Crossing Cir · Map | Tesla (NACS) Teslas only | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only. | Free |
Shepherdsville 3 free, 3 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullitt County Public Library 740 Conestoga Pkwy · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
| Home2 Suites by Hilton Shepherdsville Louisville South - Tesla Destination 190 Centre Dr · Map | J1772, Tesla (NACS) | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles. | Free |
| UofL Health - Medical Center South 1903 W Hebron Ln · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | For patients and visitors only | Free |
Bardstown 2 free, 2 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBC EV Station 1 1500 Parkway Drive · Map | J1772 | 4 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
| Fairfield Inn & Suites Bardstown 1070 Morton Ave · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
Campbellsville 2 free, 2 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Campbellsville Plugspot - Tesla Destination 115 S Central Ave · Map | J1772, Tesla (NACS) | 5 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles. | Free |
| Taylor County Regional Hospital Plugspot - Tesla Destination 72 Kingswood Dr · Map | J1772, Tesla (NACS) | 3 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles. | Free |
Clermont 2 free, 2 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest 2499 Clermont Rd · Map | J1772 | 4 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
| Bernheim Fortest - PLAYCO Parking Lot 2075 Clermont Rd · Map | J1772 | 4 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free; parking fee |
Frankfort 2 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SpringHill Suites Lexington Frankfort - Tesla Destination Mill Rd · Map | J1772, Tesla (NACS) | 4 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles. | Free |
| Home2 Suites by Hilton Frankfort - Tesla Destination 105 Allen Wy · Map | Tesla (NACS) Teslas only | 4 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only. | Free |
Hopkinsville 2 free, 2 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Jones Distillery 2815 Witty Ln · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | 10am-6pm M-Sat, 12pm-6pm Sun; priority given to customers | Free |
| Historic Sudden Service Gas Station 514 E 9th St · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
Jeffersontown 2 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J-town Farmers Market 10434 Watterson Trail · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
| Hilton Garden Inn Louisville East - Tesla Destination 1530 Alliant Ave · Map | Tesla (NACS) Teslas only | 4 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only. | Free |
Richmond 2 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Telford Community Center YMCA 1100 E Main St · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | For YMCA member use only | Free |
| TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Richmond - Tesla Destination 2018 Colby Taylor Dr · Map | Tesla (NACS) Teslas only | 4 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only. | Free |
Bellevue 1 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Loft Apartments 239 Grandview Avenue · Map | J1772 | 1 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
Brandenburg 1 free, 0 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Inn & Suites Brandenburg - Tesla Destination 1900 Armory Rd · Map | Tesla (NACS) Teslas only | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only. | Free |
Brea 1 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historic Boone Tavern Hotel and Restaurant 100 Main St N · Map | J1772 | 1 Level 2 | 24 hours daily; for customer use only; see front desk for access | Free |
Campton 1 free, 0 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliffview Resort and Red River Gorge Zipline - Tesla Destination 455 Cliffview Rd · Map | Tesla (NACS) Teslas only | 3 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only. | Free |
Cave City 1 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Cave City - Tesla Destination 104 Broadway St. · Map | J1772, Tesla (NACS) | 6 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles. | Free |
Covington 1 free, 0 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Covington - Tesla Destination 638 Madison Ave · Map | Tesla (NACS) Teslas only | 3 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only. | Free |
Danville 1 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilderness Trace Solar 70 N Stewarts Ln · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
Erlanger 1 free, 0 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyard by Marriott Cincinnati Airport - Tesla Destination 3990 Olympic Blvd · Map | Tesla (NACS) Teslas only | 4 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only. | Free |
Fairdale 1 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Memorial Forest 11306 Mitchell Hill Rd · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
Gilbertsville 1 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lakehouse Inn at Sledd Creek - Tesla Destination 7428 US-641 · Map | J1772, Tesla (NACS) | 4 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles. | Free |
Glasgow 1 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gillie Hyde Ford 610 Happy Valley Road · Map | J1772 | 1 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
Harlan 1 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan Center 201 S Main St · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
Hazard 1 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Inn & Suites Hazard - Tesla Destination 70 Morton Blvd · Map | J1772, Tesla (NACS) | 6 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles. | Free |
Hebron 1 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport 2939 Terminal Dr · Map | J1772 | 4 Level 2, 4 Level 1 | 24 hours daily; $12 per day for parking | Free |
Horse Cave 1 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Inn Express - Horse Cave - Tesla Destination 750 Flint Ridge Rd · Map | J1772, Tesla (NACS) | 4 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles. | Free |
La Grange 1 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baymont - Tesla Destination 1420 E Crystal Dr · Map | J1772, Tesla (NACS) | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles. | Free |
Leitchfield 1 free, 0 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homestay on Main by Twin Lakes Creamery - Tesla Destination 304 N Main St · Map | Tesla (NACS) Teslas only | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only. | Free |
Loretto 1 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loretto Motherhouse Infirmary 515 Nerinx Rd · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
Mayfield 1 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Kentucky Rural Electric 1218 W Broadway St · Map | J1772 | 1 Level 2 | 7am-4:30pm M-F | Free |
Maysville 1 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Maysville Electric Charging Station 3 W McDonald Pkwy Parking Lot · Map | J1772 | 4 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
Morehead 1 free, 0 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best Western Eagles Inn - Tesla Destination 110 Toms Dr · Map | Tesla (NACS) Teslas only | 3 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only. | Free |
Murray 1 free, 0 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SpringHill Suites by Marriott Murray - Tesla Destination 1512 N 12th St · Map | Tesla (NACS) Teslas only | 3 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only. | Free |
Newport 1 free, 0 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Inn & Suites Newport/Cincinnati - Tesla Destination 222 York St · Map | Tesla (NACS) Teslas only | 3 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only. | Free |
Prospect 1 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Cleaners 9211 US-42 · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
Shelbyville 1 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candlewood Suites Shelbyville - Tesla Destination 30 Fairway Xing · Map | J1772, Tesla (NACS) | 4 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles. | Free |
Somerset 1 free, 0 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Inn Somerset, KY - Tesla Destination 4141 South Hwy 27 · Map | Tesla (NACS) Teslas only | 1 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to Teslas only. | Free |
Springfield 1 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Farmers Market - Tesla Destination 101 East Depot St · Map | J1772, Tesla (NACS) | 5 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles. | Free |
Stanford 1 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Southern National Bank 209 N Depot St · Map | J1772 | 2 Level 2 | 24 hours daily | Free |
Versailles 1 free, 1 for any EV
| Location | Plugs | Chargers | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Versallies PlugSpot - Tesla Destination 110 Rose Hill Ave · Map | J1772, Tesla (NACS) | 4 Level 2 | 24 hours daily. Open to all vehicles. | Free |
Where these listings come from
- Station records: U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center, pulled 2026-10-01. Public locations only.
- "Free" means the operator's price field says free. 6 listings here add a condition, shown in the Price column.
- 3 of these locations are currently reported out of service and are flagged in the list.
- For every charger in the state, paid and free, see EV charging stations in Kentucky. For other states, see free EV charging across the U.S.
Data updated 2026-10-01