Verified July 2026
No state rebate, no utility purchase rebates, and a $200/yr BEV fee — Ohio's only real EV savings are off-peak charging rates (down to ~1¢/kWh on AEP's EV plans).
The $7,500 federal new-EV credit and $4,000 used-EV credit ended September 30, 2025 — and the federal home-charger credit (30C) followed on June 30, 2026. If anyone tells you otherwise, they're reading an old script. (Charger installed on or before June 30, 2026? That one's still claimable on that year's return — IRS Form 8911.)
No state-level purchase incentive right now — the money in Ohio, if any, is at the utility level.
EV time-of-use plans with off-peak energy as low as ~1¢/kWh — no cash rebate, but the cheapest overnight charging in the region.
EV TOU rate + a Charger Prep Credit toward home wiring/prep — check the current amount on their page.
The catch: Ohio charges EV owners an extra $200/yr at registration.
PHEVs pay $150, hybrids $100. A bill to repeal the hybrid fee exists but has not passed.
Programs change monthly — confirm at the official links before signing. Got a dealer quote? Run it through the free Deal-Checker.