MONTHLY CHARGING
$36/mo
EV Charging Costs in Ohio
At 13.62¢/kWh, Ohio is 15% below the national average (16.11¢/kWh). Ranked number 24 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 13.6¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
Ohio savings
YOU SAVE$1,162/year
In Ohio, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50/gal. Over 5 years, that is $5,809.
73%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,162/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.034 EV
GAS
$0.13
EV
$0.03
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$5,809 total
Live savings meter
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Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio (you) | 13.62¢ | $35.75 | #24 |
| Nevada | 13.26¢ | $34.81 | #21 |
| Texas | 13.33¢ | $34.99 | #22 |
| Georgia | 13.4¢ | $35.18 | #23 |
| South Carolina | 13.68¢ | $35.91 | #25 |
| Iowa | 14.02¢ | $36.80 | #26 |
What the rate means for you
Ohio's residential electricity rate of 13.62¢/kWh is 15% below the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $35.75 per month in charging costs, or $429.03 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50 per gallon, you save $1,146 per year.
At $0.034 per mile for electricity versus $0.125 per mile for gas, driving electric in Ohio costs 73% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $5,730 in fuel savings alone, before accounting for reduced maintenance costs.
A full charge on a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery, 272 miles of range) costs $8.17 in Ohio. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $2.45 to $3.27.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At Ohio's average residential rate of 13.62¢/kWh, charging a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery) from empty costs $8.17. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $35.75.