Home Charging Savings for a Typical Ohio Driver
Based on 12,000 miles per year
Gas Car Fuel/yr
$1,371
Home Charging/yr
$473
Annual Savings
$898
Charger Cost
$1,500
Utility Rebate
None
Net Charger Cost
$1,500
Payback
1.7 yrs
15-Year Savings
$15,207
CO₂ Avoided/yr
5,486 lbs
Ohio EV Charger Rebates
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Federal 30C Credit (Expired June 30, 2026)
The federal Alternative Fuel Refueling Property Credit (30% up to $1,000 for a home charger) expired June 30, 2026, and had only applied in eligible low-income or non-urban census tracts. Chargers installed after that date do not qualify.
Varies
Ohio Utility Programs
Ohio has no statewide EV-charger rebate; AEP offers an EV charging rate. View full rebate detail →
Home Charging Savings by City in Ohio
| City | Fuel Savings/yr | Charger Payback | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $915 | 1.6 yrs | 905,748 | AEP Ohio |
| Cleveland | $933 | 1.6 yrs | 381,009 | FirstEnergy |
| Cincinnati | $898 | 1.7 yrs | 309,317 | Duke Energy OH |
| Toledo | $963 | 1.6 yrs | 272,779 | FirstEnergy |
| Akron | $950 | 1.6 yrs | 190,469 | FirstEnergy |
| Dayton | $871 | 1.7 yrs | 137,644 | AES Ohio |
| Parma | $843 | 1.8 yrs | 78,103 | FirstEnergy |
| Canton | $833 | 1.8 yrs | 70,458 | FirstEnergy |
| Lorain | $847 | 1.8 yrs | 63,264 | FirstEnergy |
| Youngstown | $902 | 1.7 yrs | 60,068 | Ohio Edison |
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The average US driver covers about 12,000 miles a year.
Quick Facts: Ohio
- ⛽ Gas: $3.20/gallon
- ⚡ Electricity: $0.138/kWh
- 🔌 Charger installed: $1,500
- 🏭 Top utility: AEP Ohio