---
title: "Ohio Electricity Rates & Cost to Charge an EV (August 2026)"
description: "Charging an EV in Ohio costs about $6.49 per 100 miles and $73.04 a month at 19.38¢/kWh (EIA, August 2026). Rank #35 of 51, with costs for popular EV models."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/ohio/
updated: 2026-10-26
---

# Ohio electricity rates and EV charging cost

At **19.38¢/kWh** — Ohio's average residential electricity price in August 2026 — charging a typical EV costs about **$6.49 per 100 miles** and **$73.04 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. That is 7% above the U.S. average of 18.16¢. That is down from 19.45¢ in July 2026.

- **Electricity price:** 19.38¢ (per kWh, +7% vs U.S.)
- **Per 100 miles:** $6.49 (33.5 kWh/100 mi EV)
- **Rank:** #35 (of 51, 1 is cheapest)
- **Per month:** $73.04 (13,500 miles a year)

More models are in the [full calculator](https://evchargecosts.com/).

## Electricity price trend in Ohio

Average residential price, cents per kWh, last 13 months (EIA).

## EV vs gas in Ohio

Regular gasoline averaged **$4.145 a gallon** in the Midwest region in the week of October 19, 2026 (EIA). A 30 mpg car costs $13.82 per 100 miles, versus $6.49 for a typical EV — $988.79 a year in favor of the EV.

[Compare EV and gas costs in Ohio](https://evchargecosts.com/ev-vs-gas/?state=OH)

## Charging cost for popular EVs in Ohio

At 19.38¢/kWh and 13,500 miles a year. Select a model for trims, charging time and nearby states.

**Monthly home charging cost in Ohio at 19.38¢/kWh, 13,500 miles a year**

| Vehicle | kWh/100 mi | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/ohio/tesla-model-y/) | 26.9 | $5.21 | $58.57 | $17.54 |
| [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/ohio/tesla-model-3/) | 26.4 | $5.11 | $57.51 | $17.69 |
| [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/ohio/tesla-model-s/) | 32.5 | $6.30 | $70.83 | $21.91 |
| [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/ohio/tesla-model-x/) | 34.2 | $6.64 | $74.67 | $21.84 |
| [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/ohio/tesla-cybertruck/) | 42.9 | $8.32 | $93.55 | $27.02 |
| [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/ohio/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) | 32.6 | $6.32 | $71.12 | $19.41 |
| [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/ohio/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) | 35.6 | $6.91 | $77.71 | $19.55 |
| [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/ohio/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) | 49.6 | $9.60 | $108.04 | $27.46 |
| [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/ohio/ford-mustang-mach-e/) | 33.6 | $6.52 | $73.33 | $15.64 |
| [Ford F-150 Lightning](https://evchargecosts.com/states/ohio/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 47.9 | $9.29 | $104.47 | $29.71 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 5](https://evchargecosts.com/states/ohio/hyundai-ioniq-5/) | 34.5 | $6.69 | $75.21 | $17.98 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/ohio/hyundai-ioniq-6/) | 28.0 | $5.43 | $61.05 | $17.15 |
| [Hyundai Kona Electric](https://evchargecosts.com/states/ohio/hyundai-kona-electric/) | 29.1 | $5.64 | $63.41 | $14.71 |
| [Kia EV6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/ohio/kia-ev6/) | 31.6 | $6.12 | $68.86 | $18.06 |
| [Kia EV9](https://evchargecosts.com/states/ohio/kia-ev9/) | 40.0 | $7.75 | $87.21 | $21.94 |
| [Honda Prologue](https://evchargecosts.com/states/ohio/honda-prologue/) | 34.1 | $6.60 | $74.29 | $19.41 |
| [Rivian R1S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/ohio/rivian-r1s/) | 43.1 | $8.36 | $94.02 | $26.49 |
| [Rivian R1T](https://evchargecosts.com/states/ohio/rivian-r1t/) | 43.1 | $8.36 | $94.02 | $26.49 |
| [Cadillac Lyriq](https://evchargecosts.com/states/ohio/cadillac-lyriq/) | 38.0 | $7.36 | $82.81 | $23.48 |
| [Volkswagen ID.4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/ohio/volkswagen-id-4/) | 31.6 | $6.12 | $68.89 | $12.61 |
| [Nissan Leaf](https://evchargecosts.com/states/ohio/nissan-leaf/) | 30.4 | $5.90 | $66.34 | $8.79 |
| [Nissan Ariya](https://evchargecosts.com/states/ohio/nissan-ariya/) | 35.3 | $6.84 | $76.95 | $14.02 |
| [Toyota bZ](https://evchargecosts.com/states/ohio/toyota-bz/) | 28.0 | $5.43 | $61.04 | $15.63 |
| [Subaru Solterra](https://evchargecosts.com/states/ohio/subaru-solterra/) | 28.9 | $5.61 | $63.06 | $15.58 |
| [BMW i4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/ohio/bmw-i4/) | 33.4 | $6.47 | $72.84 | $18.58 |
| [Lucid Air](https://evchargecosts.com/states/ohio/lucid-air/) | 27.3 | $5.29 | $59.53 | $20.96 |

## Ohio vs neighboring states

Ohio and its neighbors are outlined on the map.

**Electricity price and EV charging cost: Ohio and neighbors, August 2026**

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Kentucky](https://evchargecosts.com/states/kentucky/) | 13.80 | $4.62 | $52.01 |
| [West Virginia](https://evchargecosts.com/states/west-virginia/) | 16.31 | $5.46 | $61.47 |
| [Indiana](https://evchargecosts.com/states/indiana/) | 17.02 | $5.70 | $64.14 |
| [Ohio](https://evchargecosts.com/states/ohio/) | 19.38 | $6.49 | $73.04 |
| [Pennsylvania](https://evchargecosts.com/states/pennsylvania/) | 21.77 | $7.29 | $82.05 |
| [Michigan](https://evchargecosts.com/states/michigan/) | 22.99 | $7.70 | $86.64 |

## Monthly electricity prices in Ohio

**Average residential electricity price in Ohio by month (EIA)**

| Month | Price (¢/kWh) | EV cost per 100 miles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| August 2026 | 19.38 | $6.49 |
| July 2026 | 19.45 | $6.52 |
| June 2026 | 19.19 | $6.43 |
| May 2026 | 19.52 | $6.54 |
| April 2026 | 19.49 | $6.53 |
| March 2026 | 18.78 | $6.29 |
| February 2026 | 17.61 | $5.90 |
| January 2026 | 17.59 | $5.89 |
| December 2025 | 17.25 | $5.78 |
| November 2025 | 17.61 | $5.90 |
| October 2025 | 17.77 | $5.95 |
| September 2025 | 17.53 | $5.87 |
| August 2025 | 17.55 | $5.88 |

## Questions people ask

### How much does it cost to charge an EV in Ohio?

About $6.49 per 100 miles, $73.04 a month or $876.46 a year for 13,500 miles, at 19.38¢/kWh for an EV using 33.5 kWh/100 mi.

### What is the average electricity price in Ohio?

19.38 cents per kWh for residential customers in August 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 7% above the U.S. average of 18.16¢.

### Is it cheaper to drive an EV than a gas car in Ohio?

On fuel, yes: about $876.46 a year for the EV versus $1,865.25 for a 30 mpg gas car at $4.145/gal (EIA Midwest average).

### How does Ohio compare with neighboring states?

Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia have lower residential electricity prices than Ohio.

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Source page: https://evchargecosts.com/states/ohio/
Data: EIA (electricity August 2026, gasoline 2026-10-19), EPA fueleconomy.gov. License: CC BY 4.0.