Plug-in electric vehicles in Kansas

As of May 2022, there were 3,130 electric vehicles registered in Kansas, equivalent to 0.12% of all vehicles in the state.[1]

Government policy

As of 2021, the state government charges a $100 registration fee for electric vehicles, compared to a standard fee of $30–40.[2]

Charging stations

As of April 2022, there were 487 public charging station locations with 1,013 charging ports in Kansas.[3]

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed into law in November 2021, allocates US$39.5 million to charging stations in Kansas.[4]

As of February 2022, the state government recognizes I-35 and I-70 as potential charging corridors, with plans for charging stations to be located every 50 miles (80 km).[5]

By region

Kansas City

In July 2022, Panasonic announced plans to build a US$4 billion electric vehicle battery manufacturing plant in De Soto, which would be the largest in the state.[6]

Lawrence

As of September 2022, there were 26 public charging stations in Lawrence.[7]

Manhattan

As of September 2022, there were 19 public charging stations in Manhattan.[7]

Wichita

Wichita introduced the first electric bus to its municipal fleet in January 2020, becoming the first local government in Kansas to do so.[8]

References
  1. "See how many electric vehicles are registered in Kansas". Atchison Globe Now. May 26, 2022. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
  2. Clement, David; Hicks, Elizabeth (July 19, 2021). "Why the electric vehicle revolution may never happen in Kansas". Kansas Reflector. Retrieved May 9, 2022.
  3. Stephens, Luna (April 3, 2022). "Drivers and enthusiasts optimistic about growth of electric vehicles in Nebraska". Nebraska News Service. Retrieved May 25, 2022.
  4. Witt, Josh (September 16, 2022). "With plan approved, KDOT set to land $39.5 million in federal funding for EV charging". Wichita Business Journal. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
  5. McMillan, Laura (February 4, 2022). "Kansas to get more electric vehicle charging stations". KSNW. Retrieved May 29, 2022.
  6. "Panasonic to bring billion-dollar electric vehicle battery plant for Tesla to Kansas". KWCH. July 13, 2022. Retrieved September 17, 2022.
  7. Rosenberg, Martin (September 20, 2022). "Kansas Awaits a Jolt in Electric Vehicle Charging Stations". Flatland. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
  8. Grimmett, Brian (December 12, 2019). "Electric Buses Arrive In Kansas Soon As Wichita Says It's Done Buying Diesel Models". KCUR. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
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