EV vs gas cost in Ohio
Regular gas is $4.15 a gallon (state average, week of 2026-10-19) and home electricity is 19.38¢/kWh (2026-08). A typical EV (31.5 kWh per 100 miles) saves about $929 a year against a 30 MPG car.
Gas is up 17.9¢ since last week. Prices for the week of October 19, 2026.
Fuel cost for 1,000 miles a month
| Car | Per mile | Per month | Per year | EV saves per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical EV, home charging | $0.061 | $61 | $733 | – |
| 25 MPG gas car | $0.166 | $166 | $1,993 | $1,261 |
| 30 MPG gas car | $0.138 | $138 | $1,661 | $929 |
| 35 MPG gas car | $0.119 | $119 | $1,424 | $691 |
Questions about EV vs gas in Ohio
Is an EV cheaper to fuel in Ohio?
Yes. At $4.15/gal a 30 MPG car costs $0.138 per mile in gas. A typical EV charged at home costs $0.061 per mile at 19.38¢/kWh. Over 12,000 miles that is $929 a year.
How much fuel does a typical driver use?
At 1,000 miles a month a 30 MPG car burns 33 gallons a month, 400 a year. A typical EV uses 315 kWh of electricity for the same miles.
Is gas in Ohio expensive compared with other states?
Ohio ranks #13 of 51, where 1 is the cheapest gas. Prices run from $3.81 in Texas to $6.15 in California. The higher the gas price, the sooner an EV's purchase premium pays back.