Electricity Laws and Incentives in Kansas
The list below contains summaries of all Kansas laws and incentives related to electricity.
Laws and Regulations
Electric Vehicle (EV) and Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) Fees
The annual registration fee for EVs is $100 and $50 for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles and HEVs.
(Reference Kansas Statutes 8-143)
Public Utility Definition
A corporation or individual that resells electricity supplied by a public utility for use in electric vehicle chargers is not subject to regulation as a public utility.
(Reference Kansas Statutes 66-104)
Study of Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Rates
The Legislative Coordinating Council authorized a study on Kansas utilities retail electricity rates. The study must explore EV charger rate design, EV charger service deregulation, and the benefits of improving consumer access to EVs and EV charging infrastructure. The study was submitted to the Kansas Corporation Commission in two parts on January 8, 2020, and July 1, 2020.
(Reference Kansas Statutes 66-1287)
State Incentives
Kansas' National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Planning
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) NEVI Formula Program requires the Kansas Department of Transportation (KSDOT) to submit an annual EV Infrastructure Deployment Plan (Plan) to the DOT and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (Joint Office), describing how the state intends to distribute NEVI funds. The submitted plans must be established according to NEVI guidance.
For more information about Kansas’ NEVI planning process, see the KSDOT Charge Up Kansas website. To review Kansas’ NEVI plan, see the Joint Office State Plans for EV Charging website.
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