EV charging cost in Ohio
Home electricity in Ohio averages 18.2¢ per kWh, and regular gas is $4.26 a gallon.
Typical EV, a month
$60
Gas car, a month
$142
You save, a month
$82
Monthly cost to drive 1,000 miles. A typical EV uses about 30 kWh per 100 miles.
Monthly charging cost by car
| Car | 1,000 mi a month | 12,000 mi a year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD | $50 | $602 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Standard RWD | $48 | $578 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | $54 | $650 |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Performance AWD | $64 | $771 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | $48 | $578 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD | $50 | $602 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium AWD | $52 | $626 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Performance | $60 | $723 |
Average residential price, Aug 2025 to Jul 2026, from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Updated 2026-10-04. Gas: Ohio, week of 2026-09-28 (EIA). Includes about 10% charging loss. Every other EV is in the calculator.
Ohio EV incentives
- Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Emissions Inspection Exemption Exemption
- Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) and Electric Vehicle (EV) Weight Exemption Exemption
Listed as published by the U.S. Department of Energy's Alternative Fuels Data Center, checked weekly. Programs open and close often, so confirm on the program's official page before you buy. The federal EV tax credit ended for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025.