MONTHLY CHARGING
$50/mo
EV Charging Costs in Ohio
At 18.7¢/kWh, Ohio is near the national average (18.19¢/kWh). Ranked number 34 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 18.7¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
Ohio savings
YOU SAVE$1,356/year
In Ohio, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $4.28/gal. Over 5 years, that is $6,778.
69%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,356/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.047 EV
GAS
$0.15
EV
$0.05
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$6,778 total
Live savings meter
GAS1,953/yr
SAVES
1,356
/yr
EV597/yr
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What the rate means for you
Ohio's residential electricity rate of 18.7¢/kWh is near the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $49.77 per month in charging costs, or $597.23 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at the US average of $4.28 per gallon, you save $1,356 per year.
At $0.047 per mile for electricity versus $0.153 per mile for gas, driving electric in Ohio costs 69% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $6,778 in fuel savings alone, before accounting for reduced maintenance costs.
A full charge on a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery, 363 miles of range) costs $14.03 in Ohio. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $4.21 to $5.61.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At Ohio's average residential rate of 18.7¢/kWh, charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery) from empty costs $14.03. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $49.77.