Charging Ahead: IONNA Expands Fast Charging Across KC and Beyond
EV highway charging in Kansas City is expanding. As IONNA marks its two-year milestone, its growing network of fast chargers is showing up across the Kansas City region—improving access locally and along major highway corridors.
Read MoreThe 2026 State of EV Charging in Kansas City
Electric vehicle adoption continues to reshape transportation across the Kansas City region, bringing both new opportunities and new challenges for infrastructure, policy, and planning. At Plug-In KC’s recent panel discussion on the “State of EV Charging in Kansas City,” held on Feb 11, 2026, regional leaders shared insights into how charging networks are evolving, where progress is being made, and what obstacles still remain.
Read MoreWatch the Webinar: How EVs and the Grid Work Together
One of the most common concerns about electric vehicles: “can the grid handle EVs?” It’s a fair question, and one that Plug-In KC set out to answer in its January 2026 webinar, Powering the Future: How EVs and the Grid Work Together. Featuring experts from Evergy and the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), the conversation moved beyond headlines and assumptions to focus on how EVs actually interact with the grid in practice. The takeaway was clear: EVs don’t just draw power—they can help utilities manage demand, improve efficiency, and strengthen the grid over time.
Read MoreRoad Tripping to the Rockies in an EV
Taking your electric vehicle on its first road trip can feel like a leap of faith—especially when charging stops replace gas stations and route planning takes on new meaning. But as Kansas City driver Aaron Twombly discovered, a little planning goes a long way. Their recent drive to Rocky Mountain National Park proved that electric vehicle travel is not only possible, but comfortable, convenient, and even fun.
Read MoreE.T. & EVs Night at the Drive-In
ALL VEHICLES WELCOME – NOT JUST EVS! Join us for E.T. and EV Night at the Drive-In! Stroll through a showcase of electric vehicles, enjoy wood-fired pizza and Reese’s Pieces, then settle in for a nostalgic screening of E.T. under the stars. From 6:30 to sunset, explore a variety of electric vehicle models on display. Ask actual…
Read MoreAug 16: Summer EVenture EV Road Rally
THIS EVENT HAS PASSED. Watch a video recap of our exciting road trip below! Join Plug-In KC for Summer EVenture, a thrilling EV Road Trip this summer as EV drivers from across the region hit the open road — from Kansas City, KS to the IONNA Rechargery in Abilene. This is more than just a…
Read MoreJuly 17: Webinar: Put a Charge In Your EV Fleets
Why your next fleet acquisition should focus on electric vehicles – and how to write a compelling RFP for them.
Read MoreEpisode 3: Hey KC, I love my EV!
Erica and her husband recently bought a used all-electric Ford Mach-E and they love it! In this video, she’ll tell you why she’s thrilled with their EV.
Read MoreMyth 4: EV’s are Heavy
Welcome back to Myth-busting May, where today we are going to bust the myth that EV’s are heavy or much heavier than gasoline powered vehicles.
Read MoreMyth 3: EVs are bad for the environment
You’ve probably heard the argument: “EVs are no better than gasoline cars” – and some argue that they are even worse for the environment. They cite the burning of coal for electricity and the use of critical minerals for EV batteries. But what are the facts?
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