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EV Charging Costs in Cincinnati, Ohio

Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati's EV charging landscape features 363 Level 2 stations and 84 DC fast chargers. Time-of-use rates are available, allowing owners to save by charging during off-peak hours.

Electricity Rate
$0.18/kWh
Charging Stations
125
City Rank
#3 in Ohio
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1000 miles/month

Monthly Cost

$47.37

Cost per mile

$0.05

vs Gas (monthly)

Save $68.63

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Electricity Rates in Cincinnati

Primary utility: Ohio Utility Average

Rate: $0.18/kWh

TOU available: Yes

EV rebate: Program dependent

Rate Context

Cincinnati: $0.18/kWh

Ohio average: $0.19/kWh

National average: $0.18/kWh

Monthly Charging Costs in Cincinnati

VehicleMonthly Cost (1,000 mi)Link
Tesla Model 3$47.37View vehicle ->
Ford F-150 Lightning$85.71View vehicle ->
Chevrolet Bolt EV$45.00View vehicle ->

EV Charging Stations in Cincinnati

Total

125

Level 2

363

DC Fast

84

Density

42/100k

Available networks in Cincinnati:

Downtown Cincinnati Charging Hub

ChargePoint

1200 Main St, Cincinnati, OH

1.2 miles away

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Central Cincinnati Charging Hub

Blink

1237 Main St, Cincinnati, OH

2.9 miles away

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North Cincinnati Charging Hub

FLO

1274 Main St, Cincinnati, OH

4.6 miles away

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How Cincinnati Compares

LocationRateModel 3 Cost
Cincinnati$0.18/kWh$47.37
Ohio Avg$0.19/kWh$49.47
US Avg$0.18/kWh$47.37
Columbus$0.19/kWh$50.00
Toledo$0.17/kWh$44.74
Akron$0.20/kWh$52.63
OUA EV Programs

Peak: $0.23/kWh

Off-peak: $0.10/kWh

Savings: 56% overnight

Rebate: Not listed

EV Ownership in Cincinnati

Population: 297,517

EV adoption: 3.2%

Average commute: 29.9 minutes

EV adoption rank in Ohio: #4

Market: Growing market

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a realistic monthly charging cost in Cincinnati?

Using Cincinnati's local rate ($0.18/kWh), a typical 1,000-mile month often models around $47.37 in home-charging cost.

Is home charging in Cincinnati cheaper than public fast charging?

For a 1,000-mile baseline, home-rate charging in Cincinnati is about $71.05 cheaper per month than a public fast benchmark.

How does Cincinnati compare with nearby cities on rates?

Nearby, Toledo is lower at $0.17/kWh while Akron is higher at $0.20/kWh. Cincinnati is $0.18/kWh.

How many public chargers are available in Cincinnati?

Cincinnati has 125 public stations, including 84 DC fast chargers.

What utility programs matter most for EV drivers in Cincinnati?

Ohio Utility Average supports time-of-use pricing with potential peak-to-off-peak spread near 56%. No fixed rebate amount is listed in this dataset.

EV Charging Costs in Nearby Cities

Columbus

$0.19/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $50.00/month

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Toledo

$0.17/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $44.74/month

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Akron

$0.20/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $52.63/month

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Cleveland

$0.20/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $52.63/month

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Station density context: 42/100k in Cincinnati, 27.5/100k statewide, 28.9/100k across tracked US cities.