EV vs gas cost in Ohio
Current fuel prices: $3.90/gal gasoline (state average, week of 2026-08-31) and 19.19¢/kWh residential electricity (2026-06). Typical EV: 37 kWh/100mi.
Monthly fuel cost — 1,000 miles
Typical EV (home charging)
$71
$0.071/mi
25 MPG gas car
$156
$0.156/mi
30 MPG gas car
$130
$0.13/mi
35 MPG gas car
$111
$0.111/mi
Yearly savings with an EV in Ohio
| Compared to | Fuel for 12,000 mi/yr | EV fuel for 12,000 mi/yr | Yearly saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 MPG gas car | $1,872 | $852 | $1,020 |
| 30 MPG gas car | $1,560 | $852 | $708 |
| 35 MPG gas car | $1,337 | $852 | $485 |
Ohio fuel FAQ
Is an EV actually cheaper to fuel in Ohio?
Yes. At $3.90/gal, a 30 MPG car costs $0.13 per mile in gas, while a typical EV costs $0.071 per mile charged at home (19.19¢/kWh). That's roughly $0.059 saved per mile — about $708 per year at 12,000 miles.
How much gas does the average driver use in Ohio?
At 1,000 miles/month in a 30 MPG car, 33 gallons/month (400 gallons/year). The same miles in a typical EV use 370 kWh/month of electricity.
Is Ohio gas expensive compared to other states?
Ohio ranks #12 of 51 (1 = cheapest gas). The national spread runs from Texas at $3.69 to California at $5.63 per gallon. The higher your gas price, the faster an EV pays for its price premium.