Ohio to add 64 EV charging stations
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Ohio is expanding its electric vehicle charging network with dozens of new stations on the way.
Why it matters: As EV adoption grows, charging infrastructure remains a significant barrier, as Axios transportation correspondent Joann Muller discovered on a recent road trip.
Driving the news: The Ohio Department of Transportation announced it will award $51 million to build 64 new EV charging sites through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program.
- Private developers will invest another $26 million, with stations planned at grocery stores, gas stations, travel centers and retail hubs across the state.
- Each site will include at least four fast-charging ports with 150 kilowatts of power per port.
Between the lines: While Columbus and Cincinnati are getting stations closer to their city centers, Northeast Ohio's are diffuse — with locations in Sheffield Village, Medina, Streetsboro, Kent, Beachwood, Broadview Heights and Richfield.
- The only planned location in the Cleveland city limits is at the Giant Eagle on West 117th Street.
The big picture: Ohio has been an early mover in EV infrastructure, with 19 NEVI stations already operational, per ODOT.
What they're saying: "Backed by Ohio's strong automotive and manufacturing sector, these projects position our communities to compete and grow for decades to come while expanding transportation options for Ohioans," ODOT director Pamela Boratyn said in a statement.
By the numbers: Ohio has about 126,000 registered EVs, with adoption steadily rising.
What's next: Construction on the new charging stations is expected to begin early next year, with many stations opening by late 2027.