Cost to Charge a Toyota bZ in Ohio

$15.47 for a full charge at 19.19¢/kWh — $5.37 per 100 miles, about $645 a year.

Toyota bZ in Ohio

$15.47 for a full charge

Per 100 miles: $5.37
Per mile: $0.05
Per year: $645
vs petrol / yr: $989

Electricity per year
Petrol per year

The full picture

Charging cost breakdown for a Toyota bZ
Item	Energy	Cost
This charge	80.6 kWh	$15.47
Full charge (0–100%)	80.6 kWh	$15.47
Per 100 miles	28.0 kWh	$5.37
Per year (12,000 mi)	3360.0 kWh	$645
Same year on petrol (30 mpg)	—	$1,634
Difference	—	$989

What charging actually costs here

Filling a Toyota bZ from empty in Ohio costs $15.47. The car draws 80.6 kWh from the wall for a full 288-mile charge, and Ohio residential electricity averages 19.19¢ per kWh. That works out at $5.37 per 100 miles, or $0.05 a mile.

Against a petrol car doing 30 mpg at $4.09 a gallon, electricity here is 2.5× cheaper per mile: $5.37 versus $13.62 per 100 miles. Over 12,000 miles a year that is $989 saved.

Similar EVs in Ohio

Charging cost of comparable EVs in Ohio
Vehicle	Per 100 mi	Full charge	Per year
Hyundai Ioniq 6	28 kWh	$16.98	$645
Subaru Solterra	28 kWh	$15.47	$645
Tesla Model Y	27.5 kWh	$17.26	$633
BMW iX	28.6 kWh	$23.82	$659
BMW i5	28.9 kWh	$18.19	$666
Tesla Model S	27.1 kWh	$21.32	$624

The same car in nearby-priced states

Charging a Toyota bZ in states with similar electricity prices
State	¢/kWh	Full charge	Per year
Virginia	17.22	$13.89	$579
Indiana	17.51	$14.12	$588
Minnesota	17.52	$14.13	$589
Delaware	19.29	$15.56	$648
Wisconsin	19.56	$15.77	$657
Illinois	19.89	$16.04	$668

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to charge a Toyota bZ in Ohio?

$15.47 for a full charge from empty. The car needs 80.6 kWh at the wall and Ohio residential electricity averages 19.19¢ per kWh.

How much does a Toyota bZ cost per mile in Ohio?

About $0.05 a mile, or $5.37 per 100 miles. Over 12,000 miles a year that is roughly $645 of electricity.

Is charging a Toyota bZ cheaper than petrol in Ohio?

Yes — 2.5 times cheaper per mile. Electricity costs $5.37 per 100 miles here against $13.62 for a 30 mpg petrol car at $4.09 a gallon, a saving of about $989 a year.

How long does a full charge last?

The EPA rates the Toyota bZ at 288 miles combined. Cold weather, motorway speeds and a loaded car all reduce that; the EPA number is a standardised test, not a guarantee.

Does this include charging losses?

Yes. The EPA's 28 kWh/100 mi figure is measured at the wall socket, so the energy lost in the charger and cabling is already in the number. No extra efficiency factor is applied.

Vehicle data: EPA fueleconomy.gov, model years 2025-2027. Electricity: EIA Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A, residential, June 2026. Petrol: EIA weekly retail gasoline price, 24 August 2026.

Estimates for informational purposes only. Real charging cost depends on your tariff, time of use, charger efficiency, temperature, driving style and state of charge. EPA figures are a standardised test result, not a promise about your car.