Electric Vehicles in
Illinois
Incentives, charging infrastructure, right-to-charge laws, and savings data for EV owners in Illinois.
Incentives & Credits
Fuel Savings
Right-to-Charge Law
Illinois Condominium Property Act was amended to prevent condo associations from prohibiting EV charger installation in owner parking spaces.
Landlord Incentives: Illinois offers Ameren and ComEd utility rebates for EV charging. Property owners may also qualify for the federal Section 30C credit.
Charging Infrastructure
Frequently Asked Questions
What EV rebates does Illinois offer in 2026?
As of 2026, Illinois new-EV buyers can access: Illinois EPA EV Rebate (CEJA): $2,000 new + $2,000 used + $2,000 low-income bonus. $80k vehicle price cap. ACTIVE — FY26 $14M, application window extended to May 31, 2026. Reduced from $4,000 (2024).. Used EV buyers: Federal used EV credit ended Sept 30, 2025. The annual EV registration fee is $100 annual EV fee. The federal Clean Vehicle Credit (§30D) and Used EV Credit (§25E) both expired September 30, 2025 under the OBBBA.
Are there rebates for installing a home EV charger in Illinois?
ComEd and Ameren offer EV charging rebates and TOU rates Illinois EV owners can also claim the federal 30C Alternative Fuel Refueling Property Credit — 30% of installation cost up to $1,000 for residential chargers — if their home is in an eligible census tract and the charger is placed in service before June 30, 2026 (the OBBBA-accelerated sunset date).
What EV incentives are available in Illinois?
Illinois EV buyers can access Illinois EPA EV Rebate (CEJA): $2,000 new + $2,000 used + $2,000 low-income bonus. $80k vehicle price cap. ACTIVE — FY26 $14M, application window extended to May 31, 2026. Reduced from $4,000 (2024).. Used EV buyers may qualify for Federal used EV credit ended Sept 30, 2025. ComEd and Ameren offer EV charging rebates and TOU rates. The annual EV registration fee is $100 annual EV fee.
Does Illinois have a right-to-charge law?
Yes. Illinois Condominium Property Act was amended to prevent condo associations from prohibiting EV charger installation in owner parking spaces. This law was enacted in 2021.
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Illinois?
The average electricity rate in Illinois is $0.189/kWh. For a typical EV using 30 kWh per 100 miles, this works out to about $680 per year to drive 12,000 miles on electricity, compared to approximately $1460 per year on gasoline. EV owners in Illinois save an estimated $884 per year on fuel.
Compare Illinois to Neighboring States
EV incentives, fees, and sales-tax treatment vary sharply across state lines — sometimes by hundreds of dollars a year for the same car. See how Illinois's bordering states stack up.
EV Ownership in Illinois: What You Need to Know
Illinois offers a $4,000 state EV rebate through the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act. The state has right-to-charge protections for HOA members. ComEd and Ameren utility programs provide additional savings for home charging, helping offset costs now that the federal Clean Vehicle Credit has ended.
With an average electricity rate of $0.189 per kWh and gas prices averaging $3.65 per gallon, EV owners in Illinois can expect to save approximately $884 per year on fuel compared to a traditional gasoline vehicle. These savings add up significantly over the typical ownership period of 5-7 years, potentially totaling $5,304+ in fuel savings alone — before accounting for reduced maintenance costs.
Illinois currently has 5,800 public charging stations, including 1,200 DC fast chargers for quick highway stops. With 120,000 registered electric vehicles, the state's charging infrastructure is expanding to meet growing demand. The federal NEVI program continues to fund new fast-charging corridors across the state, making long-distance EV travel increasingly practical.
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