The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed into law in November 2021, allocates US$140 million to charging stations in Ohio.[4] Twenty-seven station locations near Interstate highways as part of the related National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program were identified on July 13, 2023, with sixteen more planned along other highways in the state system.[5] The Ohio Turnpike added charging units to eight of its service areas by September 14, 2023.[6]
Manufacturing
Ohio was historically a manufacturing hub for gasoline-powered cars, which has led many electric vehicle manufacturers to establish manufacturing hubs in the state.[7][4][8][9][10][11][12][13]
By region
Akron
As of June 2022[update], there were 22 public charging stations in Akron.[14]
Canton
The first public DC charging stations in Canton were installed in January 2021.[15]
Cincinnati
As of March 2022[update], the Cincinnati municipal government has stopped purchasing new gasoline-powered vehicles for the municipal fleet.[16]
Cleveland
As of October 2022[update], there were five public charging stations in Shaker Heights, the highest per-capita number in the Cleveland metropolitan area.[17]