The Governor of Kentucky, Andy Beshear, and Federal Highway Administrator, Shailen Bhatt, celebrated the groundbreaking of the first National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) EV charging site in the Southeastern United States. The site, located at Circle K in Richmond, Kentucky, along Interstate 75, will feature ABB E-mobility Terra 184 chargers, providing up to 180 kW of power.
Kentucky, one of the first states to deploy EV fast chargers under the NEVI program, demonstrates its commitment to the economic benefits of electric transportation. ABB E-mobility is a key partner, providing NEVI compliant chargers across the U.S. The T184 fast chargers are Build America, Buy America (BABA) compliant, meet NEVI technical standards, and are “NACS-ready.”
Circle K, expanding its global EV charging footprint, plans to have 200 sites in North America this year. With EV adoption breaking records in the U.S., ABB E-mobility collaborates with charging operators, policymakers, and transportation organizations to support the growth of electric transportation.
Chris Nordh, Head of ABB E-mobility in North America, emphasizes ABB’s commitment to providing reliable, seamless, efficient, and flexible charging solutions. Circle K aims to be a preferred destination for EV drivers along the I-75 corridor, offering convenient and dependable charge-and-go technology.
The NEVI program and convenience store operators play crucial roles as enablers of the e-mobility economy, aligning with the growing demand for EV infrastructure and supporting the transition to electric transportation.