Cost to Run a EV Charging (Level 2, Home) in Ohio
Ohio's average residential electricity rate is 19.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 35th cheapest in the country, 4% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (7 uses/week at 10 kWh each), a ev charging (level 2, home) here costs $59.28 per month.
Per use
$1.95
10 kWh per use
Per day
$1.95
7 uses/week at 10 kWh each
Per month
$59.28
304 kWh
Per year
$712
3,650 kWh
By usage level in Ohio
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4×/week) | $0.98 | $29.64 | $356 |
| Typical (7×/week) | $1.95 | $59.28 | $712 |
| Heavy (14×/week) | $3.90 | $119 | $1,424 |
Ohio vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a ev charging (level 2, home) in Ohio?
At Ohio's current average residential rate of 19.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a ev charging (level 2, home) with typical usage costs about $1.95 per day, $59.28 per month, or $712 per year.
Is running a ev charging (level 2, home) in Ohio more expensive than average?
Yes. Ohio's electricity costs about 4% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $59.28 per month here versus $57.15 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Ohio right now?
Ohio residents pay an average of 19.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 35th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.