PowerUp Opens First High-Performance EV Charging Site in Kentucky with Kempower
Kempower and PowerUp America are thrilled to announce the opening of their new electric vehicle charging site in Manchester, Kentucky. The opening marks a major milestone in providing local drivers and travelers with access to reliable, high-performance charging infrastructure in Eastern Kentucky and throughout the region.
Designed to offer flexibility for a wide range of electric vehicles, the site features four Kempower Flex Satellites equipped with both NACS and CCS1 plugs and up to 800 kW of available charging power.
The amenities of the site were developed with user experience and comfort in mind. The site includes pull-through accessibility and covered charging areas, allowing drivers to seamlessly plug in and power up.
“Reliable, user-friendly charging infrastructure plays an important role in making EV ownership accessible for more drivers,” said Kempower North America President Monil Malhotra. “As we celebrate the launch of PowerUp's new site in Kentucky, we look forward to continuing to expand access to fast-charging solutions, designed with the driver in mind, across a critical region for EV adoption.”
The Kentucky site is the first of 12 projects being delivered by PowerUp in partnership with Kempower. An additional 11 sites are currently under development across Georgia, further expanding reliable, high-performance EV charging infrastructure throughout the Southeast. Together, the two companies are building infrastructure designed around reliability, safety, and an exceptional driver experience.
“This site represents far more than another place to charge. It demonstrates what EV infrastructure should look like when reliability, safety, and the driver experience come first,” said Josh Turner, CEO of PowerUp. “We are honored to partner with Kempower to bring this vision to life, and we are grateful to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and the Manchester community for their partnership. This is the first of many communities where PowerUp will invest in infrastructure that drivers can depend on for years to come.”
Through their ongoing partnership, PowerUp and Kempower are expanding reliable EV charging across the Southeast, creating a connected network that supports local communities, regional travel, and the continued growth of electric transportation throughout the United States.
Kempower and PowerUp will celebrate the new charging site with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, July 24 at 11 AM EST. The site is open and available for public use 24/7, located at 425 KY–80, Manchester, KY 40962.
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