Ohio was one of the first in the nation to send out the request for proposals and start to award NEVI funding to start the build out of the statewide EV charging infrastructure. In 2023 sites were awarded, and construction has already begun. The NEVI award documents from Ohio are very clear on the locations and companies for each site. Since all these plans are fixed all sites on this list are listed with high confidence. The list here will be updated with the status as the sites come online and if any changes happen.
Ohio NEVI Round 1 Awards:
https://drive.ohio.gov/wps/wcm/connect/gov/e6be79ee-bbc3-4690-9650-508ee0c65bab/Round1-Map.pdf
Ohio NEVI Round 2 Awards:
Round 1 Coverage Map Of 50-mile radius from each site:
Almost all of Ohio is within 50 miles of one of the 23 round 1 NEVI sites and all the major interstate highways are covered from border to border. The only missing areas are One: a small piece in the northwest corner. This piece is covered by 3 existing sites, two on the Ohio Turnpike both east and west bound service centers have Electrify America locations, also just off the turnpike at the western most exit there is an EVgo/Pilot station charging stop. Two: the southern middle, which is not served by interstate highway travel as the only piece of Ohio not covered by round 1 site awards.
Round 2 Sites with 25-mile radius.
Round 2 Awards are focused more on population centers. 5 of the 22 sites are in the Columbus metro area, 3 support Cincinnati and Dayton. Additionally, they added coverage in the northeast of Ohio for I-76 and I-71.
Round 1 Site Details:
Eaton I-70 – High Confidence - OPEN
Pilot Travel Center at 6141 US-127, Eaton, OH 45320. This EVgo/Pilot partner location supports the western end of I-70 in Ohio. This site is now open (Nov. 2024) with 2 Delta 350kW dual output power sharing units.
London I-70 – High Confidence - OPEN
Pilot Travel Center at 1365 US-42, London, OH 43140. To the west of Columbus, covering the western central portion of I-70. This is the first operational NEVI site. The Pilot site is operated by partner EVgo and uses the standard 2 Delta 350kW dual output power sharing units.
Millersport I-70 – High Confidence - OPEN
Flying J Travel Center at 10480 Baltimore Rd, Millersport, OH 43046. To the east of Columbus, covering the eastern central portion of I-70. This site is now open (Nov. 2024) with 2 Delta 350kW dual output power sharing units.
Zanesville I-70 – High Confidence - OPEN
At the Best Western, 4929 E Pike, Zanesville, OH 43701. Francis Energy is awarded this site located approximately halfway between the Ohio/Pennsylvania border and Columbus. Francis Energy has a contract with SK Signet to buy 1000 of their NEVI compliant units and these will likely be used at all the Ohio sites.
Belmont I-70 – High Confidence - OPEN
Pilot Travel Center at 66377 Belmont Morristown Rd, Belmont, OH 43718. This site is 48 miles to the east of the Zanesville site, meeting the NEVI target for charging sites every 50 miles along the major corridors. This site is already under construction. The Pilot site is now open (Nov. 2024) with 2 Delta 350kW dual output power sharing units.
Jeffersonville I-71 – Under Construction
Flying J Travel Center at 9935 State Rte 41, Jeffersonville, OH 43128. This site is at approximately the midpoint of Columbus and Cincinnati, covering this travel corridor. This site is already under construction. The Flying J site is operated by partner EVgo and will use the standard 2 Delta 350kW dual output power sharing units.
Marengo I-71 – High Confidence - OPEN
Pilot Travel Center at 488 State Rte 61, Marengo, OH 43334. This site is to the northeast of Columbus. This site went live on June 7, 2024. The Pilot site is operated by partner EVgo and uses the standard 2 Delta 350kW dual output power sharing units.
Burbank I-71 – High Confidence - OPEN
Pilot Travel Center at 10048 Avon Lake Rd, Burbank, OH 44214. 64 miles from the previous site along I-71, towards Cleveland just outside the NEVI recommendation. This site is already under construction. The Pilot site is operated by partner EVgo and uses the standard 2 Delta 350kW dual output power sharing units.
Brunswick I-71/I-80 – High Confidence
This site has been awarded to EVgo directly for installation at the Brunswick Strip Mall, 1434 Town Center Blvd, Brunswick, OH 44212. This site is on the southern edge of the Cleveland metro area. I expect their standard build out of 2 Delta 350kW dual output power sharing units.
West Chester I-75 – High Confidence
Meijer at 7390 Tylersville Road, West Chester OH 45069. This is the start of the I-75 coverage in the south working north. Here the site is 23 miles north of downtown Cincinnati. Meijer has partnered with EVgo for the Ohio NEVI sites. I expect their standard build out of 2 Delta 350kW dual output power sharing units.
Franklin I-75 – High Confidence - OPEN
Pilot Travel Center at 6830 Franklin Lebanon Road, Franklin OH 45005. This site is just 15 miles north of the previous site adding coverage to the south end of I-75. I expect their standard build out of 2 Delta 350kW dual output power sharing units.
Troy I-75 – High Confidence
Meijer at 1900 W Main St, Troy, OH 45373. This site is 40 miles north of the previous site, past Dayton and the I-70 intersection. Meijer has partnered with EVgo for the Ohio NEVI sites. I expect their standard build out of 2 Delta 350kW dual output power sharing units.
Cridersville I-75 – High Confidence - OPEN
Casey's Gas & Convenience at 100 S Dixie Hwy, Cridersville, OH 45806 is operated by Francis Energy. This site is 44 miles north of the previous site. Just south of Lima, this location will help fill the big gap in charging along the I-75 corridor. The SK Signet hardware here is listed as 400kW per handle at a reasonable $0.49/kWh.
Beaverdam I-75 – High Confidence - OPEN
The Pilot Travel Center at 427 E Main St, Beaverdam, OH 45808 operated by EVgo. This site is 20 miles north of the previous site. The Pilot site uses standard 2 Delta 350kW dual output power sharing units.
Findlay I-75 – High Confidence - OPEN
Pilot Travel Center at 11471 OH-613, Findlay, OH 45840. 30 miles north of the previous location, the coverage continues to fill. This EVgo/Pilot partner location supports the I-75 travel corridor in Ohio. This Pilot site uses 2 Delta 350kW dual output power sharing units.
Toledo I-75 – High Confidence - OPEN
Pilot Travel Center at 5820 Hagman Rd, Toledo, OH 43612 is 46 miles north of the previous location and completes the I-75 coverage in Ohio. The hardware in the ground is awaiting construction completion and activation. The Pilot site is operated by partner EVgo and will use the standard 2 Delta 350kW dual output power sharing units.
Kent I-76 – High Confidence
Meijer at 219 Tallmadge Rd, Kent, OH 44240. To the east of Akron, this site supports I-76 to the eastern border with Pennsylvania. Meijer has partnered with EVgo for the Ohio NEVI sites. I expect their standard build out of 2 Delta 350kW dual output power sharing units.
Canton I-77 – High Confidence - OPEN
Pilot Travel Center at 2320 Faircrest St SW, Canton, OH 44706. To the south of Canton, this site starts the north to south coverage of I-77. The Pilot site is operated by partner EVgo, and I expect their standard build out of 2 Delta 350kW dual output power sharing units.
North Canton I-77 – High Confidence
EVgo will install an independent location at 5496 Dressler Rd NW, North Canton, OH 44720. This site is 10 miles north of the previous site and provides robust coverage for this section of I-77. I expect their standard build out of 2 Delta 350kW dual output power sharing units.
Caldwell I-77 – High Confidence - OPEN
Pilot Travel Center at 44133 Fairground Rd, Caldwell, OH 43724. This site is 80 miles south of the previous Pilot Travel Center site on I-77. There is existing charging near the intersection of I-77 and I-70, so this distance still meets the spacing needs of high-power charging. The Pilot site is operated by partner EVgo, and I expect their standard build out of 2 Delta 350kW dual output power sharing units.
Byesville I-77 – High Confidence - OPEN
Dollar General at 205 Main St, Byesville, OH 43723 is hosting the next Francis Energy site on the list. This site is 20 miles north of the previous site on I-77 and adds additional coverage of the I-77 and I-70 intersection. There is construction ongoing at this site, but no transformer or EVSE units spotted yet. Francis Energy has a contract with SK Signet to buy 1000 of their NEVI compliant units and these will likely be used at all the Ohio sites.
New Philadelphia I-77 – High Confidence - OPEN
Shoppes on Bluebell at 133 Bluebell Dr SW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663 is hosting the last Francis Energy site on the list. Francis Energy has a contract with SK Signet to buy 1000 of their NEVI compliant units and these will likely be used at all the Ohio sites.
Austinburg I-90 – High Confidence - OPEN
Pilot Travel Center at 2246 OH-45, Austinburg, OH 44010. This site supports I-90 in the northeast corner of the state. The Pilot site is operated by partner EVgo, and I expect their standard build out of 2 Delta 350kW dual output power sharing units.
Round 2 Awarded Sites:
Columbus I-270 – High Confidence
Carnaby Center at 5975 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43213 will host this site. This site adds additional coverage on the east side of Columbus. Francis Energy has a contract with SK Signet to buy 1000 of their NEVI compliant units and these will likely be used at all the Ohio sites.
Worthington I-270 – High Confidence
The Kroger at 60 Worthington Mall, Worthington, OH 43085 will host a site awarded to Red E Charging. This is Red E Charging’s first NEVI win in Ohio, but they already have awarded sites in Michigan and Indiana. This site adds coverage on the northside of Columbus. I expect that they will stick with their standard Autel Max Charger build out.
Columbus I-270 – High Confidence
Sheetz is installing a NEVI site at 4355 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43228. This site adds coverage on the west side of Columbus. Sheetz being a convenience store chain is planning this build out, but we don’t know yet the plan for the operator or equipment. For now, I am guessing that they will use ChargePoint Express Plus hardware.
Cincinnati I-275 – High Confidence
Meijer at 3711 Stone Creek Blvd, Cincinnati, OH 45251. Here Ohio is adding coverage to the busy I-275 loop around Cincinnati. For other sites, Meijer has partnered with EVgo. I expect the same here with the EVgo standard 2 Delta 350kW power sharing units.
Cincinnati I-275 – High Confidence
United Dairy Farmers (UDF) is another convenience store chain getting into the EV charging site business. With the location at United Dairy Farmers, they will have their first NEVI funded site. For now, I am guessing that they will use ChargePoint Express Plus hardware.
Washington Township I-675 – High Confidence
Washington Park Plaza at 665 Lyons Rd, Washington Township, OH 45459 adds coverage to the south of Dayton along I-675. This strip mall plays host to a Francis Energy awarded site. Francis Energy has a contract with SK Signet to buy 1000 of their NEVI compliant units and these will likely be used at all the Ohio sites.
Youngstown I-680 – High Confidence
Tiffany Plaza at 7161 Tiffany Blvd, Youngstown, OH 44514. Francis Energy is awarded this site located at the intersection with US-224. Francis Energy has a contract with SK Signet to buy 1000 of their NEVI compliant units and these will likely be used at all the Ohio sites.
Grove City I-71 – High Confidence
This site has been awarded to EVgo directly for installation at the Target, 4144 Buckeye Pkwy, Grove City, OH 43123. This site adds coverage on the southwest side of Columbus. I expect their standard build out of 2 Delta 350kW dual output power sharing units.
North Jackson I-76 – High Confidence
Sheetz at 1301 N Bailey Rd, North Jackson, OH 44451 will host this site. Francis Energy is awarded this site, filling in coverage on I-76 on the east side of the state. Francis Energy has a contract with SK Signet to buy 1000 of their NEVI compliant units and these will likely be used at all the Ohio sites.
Seville I-76 – High Confidence
Sheetz at 360 Center St, Seville, OH 44273 will host this site. Francis Energy is awarded this site, filling in coverage near the intersection of I-71 and I-76. Francis Energy has a contract with SK Signet to buy 1000 of their NEVI compliant units and these will likely be used at all the Ohio sites.
Akron I-77 – High Confidence
The Giant Eagle at 3750 W Market St, Akron, OH 44333 will host this site. The award is to Electric Era, a small startup from the Seattle area that claims to be able to install new chargers in a few months, compared to the normal 6-to-12-month timeline. They offer SK Signet hardware that is backed up by a battery system that provides on site 220 kWh of buffer storage. They are planning to support both CCS and J3400. Depending on usage and the grid connection, I wonder just how well 220kWh of battery buffer is going to work.
Independence I-77 – High Confidence
Doubletree Hotel at 6200 Quarry Ln, Independence, OH 44131 will host this site. Francis Energy is awarded this site filling in coverage near the intersection of I-480 and I-77. Francis Energy has a contract with SK Signet to buy 1000 of their NEVI compliant units and these will likely be used at all the Ohio sites.
Carey SR-15 – High Confidence
A Casey's General Store at 1400 S Vance St, Carey, OH 43316. Francis Energy is awarded this site filling in coverage in northwest Ohio along SR-15/US-23. Francis Energy has a contract with SK Signet to buy 1000 of their NEVI compliant units and these will likely be used at all the Ohio sites.
Marion US-23 – High Confidence
The Comfort Inn at 256 James Way, Marion, OH 43302 is 34 miles southeast of the previous site, adding coverage to the US-23 corridor. This site will be run by another new to Ohio CPO, Jule. They should install a site like the awarded site in Michigan with both CCS1 and J3400 plugs, as well as being buffered from the grid by onsite battery storage to handle peak demands. Jule designs and builds their own hardware.
Upper Sandusky US-23 – High Confidence
The Love's Travel Stop at 1301 N Warpole St, Upper Sandusky, OH 43351 splits the previous two sites along US-23 and adds coverage at the intersection with US-30. We don’t yet know what the Loves build out plan is going to look like. For now, I am guessing that they will use ChargePoint Express Plus hardware.
Wooster US-30 – High Confidence
Wayne Lanes at 1983 Lincoln Way E, Wooster, OH 44691 is listed as the site host. Francis Energy is awarded this site, filling in coverage along US-30 which is 80 miles east of the previous site. Francis Energy has a contract with SK Signet to buy 1000 of their NEVI compliant units and these will likely be used at all the Ohio sites.
Canton US-30 – Medium Confidence
This is the only site for Ohio I list with medium confidence. The award information only lists ‘parking lot’. My best guess for the lot in question is at 2416 Tuscarawas St W, Canton, OH 44708. Francis Energy is awarded this site, filling in coverage along US-30 which is 30 miles east of the previous site. Francis Energy has a contract with SK Signet to buy 1000 of their NEVI compliant units and these will likely be used at all the Ohio sites.
Mansfield US-30 – High Confidence
The Panera at 2070 Walker Lake Rd, Mansfield, OH 44903 will host this site. Francis Energy is awarded this site, filling in coverage along US-30 which is in the middle between the Upper Sandusky site and the Wooster site. Francis Energy has a contract with SK Signet to buy 1000 of their NEVI compliant units and these will likely be used at all the Ohio sites.
Van Wert US-30 – High Confidence
Arby’s at 872 N Washington St, Van Wert, OH 45891 will host this site. Francis Energy is awarded this site adding coverage to US-30 on the western end. This site is 71 miles west of the Upper Sandusky location. Francis Energy has a contract with SK Signet to buy 1000 of their NEVI compliant units and these will likely be used at all the Ohio sites.
Marysville US-33 – High Confidence
Sheetz at 800 Delaware Ave, Marysville, OH 43040 will host this site. Francis Energy is awarded this site, filling in coverage on the northwest side of Columbus. Francis Energy has a contract with SK Signet to buy 1000 of their NEVI compliant units and these will likely be used at all the Ohio sites.
Canal Winchester US-33 – High Confidence
Sheetz at 5800 Gender Rd, Canal Winchester, OH 43110 will host this site. Francis Energy is awarded this site, filling in coverage on the southeast side of Columbus. Francis Energy has a contract with SK Signet to buy 1000 of their NEVI compliant units and these will likely be used at all the Ohio sites.
Logan US-33 – High Confidence
The Hungry Buffalo restaurant at 12762 Grey St, Logan, OH 43138 hosts the last site in the round 2 awards. Francis Energy is awarded this site, extending the coverage along US-33 as this site is 36 miles southeast of the previous site. Francis Energy has a contract with SK Signet to buy 1000 of their NEVI compliant units and these will likely be used at all the Ohio sites.
Money Summary:
In these 2 rounds of funding ODOT has awarded over $32 million dollars. Francis Energy has been awarded 18 of the sites, taking in just under $14 million dollars in grant money. Pilot Travel Centers has 14 site awards at about $10 million dollars. The biggest single site award was to Sheetz for $1 million dollars and the smallest award amount was to United Dairy Farmers for $440 thousand.
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