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EV Charging Costs in Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland, OH

Cleveland's EV charging landscape features 149 Level 2 stations and 32 DC fast chargers. Time-of-use rates are available, allowing owners to save by charging during off-peak hours.

Electricity Rate
$0.20/kWh
Charging Stations
65
City Rank
#2 in Ohio
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1000 miles/month

Monthly Cost

$52.63

Cost per mile

$0.05

vs Gas (monthly)

Save $63.37

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Electricity Rates in Cleveland

Primary utility: Ohio Utility Average

Rate: $0.20/kWh

TOU available: Yes

EV rebate: Program dependent

Rate Context

Cleveland: $0.20/kWh

Ohio average: $0.19/kWh

National average: $0.18/kWh

Monthly Charging Costs in Cleveland

VehicleMonthly Cost (1,000 mi)Link
Tesla Model 3$52.63View vehicle ->
Ford F-150 Lightning$95.24View vehicle ->
Chevrolet Bolt EV$50.00View vehicle ->

EV Charging Stations in Cleveland

Total

65

Level 2

149

DC Fast

32

Density

16.7/100k

Available networks in Cleveland:

Downtown Cleveland Charging Hub

EVgo

1200 Main St, Cleveland, OH

1.2 miles away

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Central Cleveland Charging Hub

ChargePoint

1237 Main St, Cleveland, OH

2.9 miles away

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North Cleveland Charging Hub

Blink

1274 Main St, Cleveland, OH

4.6 miles away

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How Cleveland Compares

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

Peak: $0.23/kWh

Off-peak: $0.10/kWh

Savings: 56% overnight

Rebate: Not listed

EV Ownership in Cleveland

Population: 390,113

EV adoption: 2.9%

Average commute: 27.4 minutes

EV adoption rank in Ohio: #5

Market: Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a realistic monthly charging cost in Cleveland?

A practical baseline in Cleveland is near $52.63 per month for 1,000 miles at $0.20/kWh, before frequent public fast charging.

Is home charging in Cleveland cheaper than public fast charging?

For a 1,000-mile baseline, home-rate charging in Cleveland is about $65.79 cheaper per month than a public fast benchmark.

How does Cleveland compare with nearby cities on rates?

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

How many public chargers are available in Cleveland?

Cleveland has 65 public stations, including 32 DC fast chargers.

What utility programs matter most for EV drivers in Cleveland?

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

Akron

$0.20/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $52.63/month

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Toledo

$0.17/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $44.74/month

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Columbus

$0.19/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $50.00/month

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Cincinnati

$0.18/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $47.37/month

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Station density context: 16.7/100k in Cleveland, 27.5/100k statewide, 28.9/100k across tracked US cities.