Ohio Adds 64 EV Charging Stations With $51M Investment

Electric vehicle drivers in Ohio just got 64 new reasons to feel confident about their road trips.

The Ohio Department of Transportation announced $51 million in funding to install fast-charging stations at 64 locations statewide, bringing clean transportation infrastructure to communities from the Valley to rural areas across the state. Private companies are adding another $26 million to make it happen.

In the Valley, the new charging station will call Love's Travel Stop in Hubbard home, right near I-80 at U.S. 62. Another location will serve nearby Portage County at the Love's on I-76.

The funding comes from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program and brings together familiar names like Tesla, Sheetz, Pilot Travel Centers, and even Aldi. Each station will feature at least four charging ports, each delivering 150 kilowatts of power for quick top-ups.

Construction starts early next year, with most stations opening their doors by the end of 2027. That timeline means thousands of Ohio drivers will soon have more freedom to travel without range anxiety.

The Ripple Effect

Ohio isn't just following the electric vehicle trend. The state led the nation by opening the country's first federally funded EV fast-charging station back in 2023 at a Pilot Travel Center in London.

Today, 19 of these charging stations are already operational across Ohio, with 12 more breaking ground this year. The state now counts 126,212 registered electric vehicles on its roads, and adoption hit the 5% milestone last September.

This expansion means cleaner air for Ohio communities and less dependence on fossil fuels. Every new charging station makes electric vehicles more practical for families considering the switch, creating a positive cycle of adoption and infrastructure growth.

The combination of public investment and private partnership shows how collaboration can accelerate progress. When government funding meets business innovation, communities win.

Ohio drivers are proving that the future of transportation isn't just coming; it's already here and charging up.