Ohio Incentives and Laws for EVs
The list below contains summaries of all Ohio incentives and laws related to EVs.
Laws and Regulations
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Acquisition and Fuel Use Requirements
All new motor vehicles acquired by state agencies must be capable of using alternative fuels and must use that alternative fuel if it is reasonably available and priced. State flexible-fuel vehicles must use at least 60,000 gallons of E85 per calendar year, increasing by 5,000 gallons each year. Vehicles that operate on diesel fuel must use at least one million gallons of biodiesel, increasing by 100,000 gallons each year. Credits for vehicle acquisition will be issued in accordance with the Energy Policy Act of 1992. Any additional credits that an agency earns above their requirements may be sold, with proceeds going to the Biodiesel Revolving Fund to pay for the incremental cost of biodiesel for use in vehicles owned or leased by the state. (Reference Ohio Revised Code 125.831-125.836 and Executive Order 2007-02)
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Conversion
Vehicle emission control systems may not be tampered with unless the action is for the purpose of converting a motor vehicle to operate on an alternative fuel and is in compliance with the standards adopted under the Clean Air Act Amendments. (Reference Ohio Revised Code 3704.16)
