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At Ohio’s average home electricity price of 19.38¢ per kWh, a Tesla Model 3 costs roughly $57 to drive 1,000 miles on home charging ($0.057 a mile). Filling the battery from zero costs around $17.72.
Ohio ranks #17 of 51 for electricity prices (1 = most expensive), so this is above the U.S. average of $54 per 1,000 miles for the same car. A 30-mpg gas car would spend about $129 on fuel for those 1,000 miles at Ohio’s $3.87 a gallon, so home charging saves roughly $72 every 1,000 miles.
Home charging vs Supercharger vs gas in Ohio
| Option | Price | Per 1,000 miles | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home, standard rate | 19.38¢/kWh | $57 | $688 |
| Tesla Supercharger (non-member avg.) | $0.69/kWh | $203 | $2,435 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $3.87/gal | $129 | $1,548 |
On a Supercharger the same 1,000 miles cost $203, $146 more than at home. That’s even more than gas.
Cost by electric utility in Ohio
| Utility | Est. rate | 1,000 miles (Tesla Model 3) | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio Power | 23.43¢ | $69 | $21.42 |
| Ohio Edison | 19.60¢ | $58 | $17.92 |
| Dayton Power & Light | 18.57¢ | $55 | $16.98 |
| Duke Energy Ohio | 18.18¢ | $54 | $16.62 |
| South Central Power | 18.02¢ | $53 | $16.47 |
Tesla Model 3 vs other EVs in Ohio
| EV | kWh/100 mi (EPA) | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 27.5 | $53 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 29.6 | $57 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 31.7 | $61 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 32.6 | $63 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 33.6 | $65 |
| Kia EV9 | 43.0 | $83 |
| Rivian R1S | 44.4 | $86 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 47.9 | $93 |
Tesla Model 3 charging cost in states near Ohio
| State | ¢/kWh | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 13.80 | $41 |
| West Virginia | 16.31 | $48 |
| Indiana | 17.02 | $50 |
| Ohio | 19.38 | $57 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.77 | $64 |
| Michigan | 22.99 | $68 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fully charge a Tesla Model 3 in Ohio?
About $17.72 from empty to full at home, using Ohio’s average rate of 19.38¢ per kWh and the EPA rating of 29.6 kWh per 100 miles over a 309-mile range. Topping up from 20% to 80% costs roughly $10.63.
Is it cheaper to charge a Tesla Model 3 than to buy gas in Ohio?
Yes at home: $57 vs $129 per 1,000 miles for a 30-mpg car. At a Supercharger it is not: $203 per 1,000 miles.
How much does a Tesla Model 3 add to an electric bill in Ohio?
Driving 1,000 miles a month adds about $57 to a Ohio electric bill, or $57 a month at 12,000 miles a year.
How can I charge a Tesla Model 3 cheaper in Ohio?
Charge at home overnight, and ask your utility for a time-of-use or EV plan: off-peak prices are often well below the average rate used here. See our time-of-use guide.
More: EV charging cost in Ohio · cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in every state · EV charging cost calculator.
Cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in other states
- Arizona
- California
- Florida
- Georgia
- Illinois
- New Jersey
- New York
- North Carolina
- Pennsylvania
- Texas
- Washington
- All 50 states for the Tesla Model 3
Sources: EIA Electric Power Monthly (August 2026); fueleconomy.gov (EPA, Model 3 Performance); DCFC Tracker (Superchargers); EIA gasoline prices. Method: how we calculate.
