EV Solar Calculator for Ohio

Ohio gets 3.9 peak sun hours per day with electricity at 15.5¢/kWh. Calculate how much additional solar capacity you need to charge your electric vehicle at home and take advantage of full net metering.

3.9h/day
Peak Sun Hours
15.5¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
$140
Avg Monthly Bill
Full
Net Metering

Calculate Your EV Solar Needs in Ohio

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Your EV Solar Charging Estimate

Daily kWh for EV
8.7 kWh
Additional Solar Needed
2.2 kW
Additional Panels
6 panels
Additional Cost (before ITC)
$6,322
Cost After 30% ITC
$4,426
Annual Gas Savings
$1,011
Payback Period
4.4 years
Combined System
2.2 kW (6 panels)

* Estimates based on 3.9 peak sun hours/day in Ohio, 15.5¢/kWh electricity rate, 12,000 annual miles, Tesla Model 3 at 3.8 mi/kWh, 30% federal ITC, and $3.50/gal gas at 28 MPG comparison. Actual results may vary.

Cities in Ohio

Select your city for a more precise estimate with local electricity rates and sun hours.

Columbus

15.8¢/kWh · 3.9h sun/day

Avg bill: $142/mo · AEP Ohio

Cleveland

16¢/kWh · 3.7h sun/day

Avg bill: $140/mo · Cleveland Public Power / FirstEnergy

Cincinnati

15.5¢/kWh · 4h sun/day

Avg bill: $140/mo · Duke Energy Ohio

Toledo

15.5¢/kWh · 3.8h sun/day

Avg bill: $135/mo · Toledo Edison (FirstEnergy)

Akron

15.8¢/kWh · 3.8h sun/day

Avg bill: $138/mo · Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy)

Dayton

15.2¢/kWh · 4h sun/day

Avg bill: $135/mo · AES Ohio (formerly DP&L)

Youngstown

15.5¢/kWh · 3.7h sun/day

Avg bill: $130/mo · Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy)

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