Where to Install EV Chargers in Ohio

Where to install EV chargers in Ohio: 1,929 existing locations, 45 chargers per 100k residents, NEVI corridor status, top opportunity ZIPs, network share data, and per-charger install cost bands. Free 0–100 site profitability score for any address.

Ohio install metrics

Public locations
1,929
DC fast sites
419
Chargers per 100k residents
45
Demand-gap score
56/100 — Moderate opportunity

Top opportunity ZIPs

ZIP codes with the highest charger demand-gap — many existing chargers, few of them DC fast.

Top metros for EV charger installation

  1. Columbus — 340 locations · 46 DC fast (14%)
  2. Cincinnati — 134 locations · 21 DC fast (16%)
  3. Dayton — 98 locations · 10 DC fast (10%)
  4. Cleveland — 68 locations · 5 DC fast (7%)
  5. Toledo — 45 locations · 9 DC fast (20%)
  6. Akron — 38 locations · 5 DC fast (13%)
  7. Dublin — 37 locations · 5 DC fast (14%)
  8. Marysville — 28 locations · 3 DC fast (11%)

Install cost bands

Level 2 dual-port
$6,500 – $14,500
DC fast 150 kW
$110,000 – $175,000
DC fast 350 kW
$195,000 – $285,000

Network share in Ohio

NEVI corridor status

Ohio has designated Alternative Fuel Corridors. Projects within one travel mile of a corridor and meeting the 4×150 kW DC fast standard typically qualify for NEVI Formula Program cost-share.

Frequently asked questions

Where should I install an EV charger in Ohio?
Ohio has 1,929 public charging locations and 419 DC fast sites for a population of 11,785,000, or about 45 chargers per 100,000 residents. The highest-opportunity ZIP codes are 43215, 43219, 45202. Run any candidate address through our free profitability analyzer to get a 0–100 score.
Is Ohio good for EV charger investment?
Moderate opportunity. With an EV adoption multiplier of 0.6× the national average and 3.6 DC fast locations per 100k people, Ohio shows meaningful undersupply that creates a window for new sites.
How much does it cost to install a DC fast charger in Ohio?
Industry benchmarks place a 150 kW DC fast charger at $110,000–$175,000 per port, and a 350 kW high-power port at $195,000–$285,000. Dual-port Level 2 stations run $6,500–$14,500.
Does Ohio have NEVI funding for EV chargers?
Yes. Ohio participates in the NEVI Formula Program and has designated Alternative Fuel Corridors eligible for federal cost-share. Sites within one travel mile of a designated corridor and meeting the 4×150 kW DC fast standard typically qualify.
Which charging networks dominate Ohio?
ChargePoint Network (51.9%), Blink Network (11.1%), Non-Networked (10.4%) lead by location count.

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