Ohio EV charging vs. gas costs
Ohio's average residential electricity rate is 19.49¢/kWh,above the national average by 4%. Gasoline averages $3.56/gallon, below the national average by 6%. That ranks Ohio #35 of 51 for cheapest electricity and #17 for cheapest gas.
Cost per mile in Ohio
Charging an EV at 3.5 mi/kWh on Ohio's 19.49¢/kWh residential rate works out to about 5.6¢ per mile. A gas car at 28 MPG paying $3.56/gallon pays about 12.7¢ per mile — roughly 2.3× as much per mile driven.
Example: 12,000 miles a year in Ohio
A gas car at 28 MPG driving 12,000 miles a year in Ohio spends about $1,526 on gasoline. An EV at 3.5 mi/kWh charging at home over the same distance spends about $668 on electricity — a difference of $857 a year, or about $4,287 over five years.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to drive an EV or a gas car in Ohio?
In Ohio, an EV charging at home costs about 5.6¢ per mile, versus about 12.7¢ per mile for a 28 MPG gas car at the state's $3.56/gallon average. The EV is cheaper to fuel per mile.
How much can an EV save per year in Ohio?
Driving 12,000 miles a year, an EV owner in Ohio spends about $668 on home charging versus $1,526 on gasoline — a saving of roughly $857 per year, or $4,287 over five years.