State guide
Illinois
IL5 / 10AdoptionIllinois offers utility-level EV charger rebates through ComEd (up to $2,500 residential for low-income / equity community customers in 2026) and Ameren Illinois (full-cost install via the EV Partner program), plus a state EV vehicle rebate through the Illinois EPA worth up to $4,000 for low-income buyers. ComEd's commercial Make-Ready program supports Level 2 and DCFC builds for business properties.
Last updated September 2026
EV Charging Snapshot
Moderate- EV Adoption Rate
- 6.0%
- Public Chargers
- 6,051
- Top Incentive
- Illinois EPA EV Rebate, up to $4,000 for low-income buyers
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EV adoption snapshot
Public chargers per 1,000 EVs
11.1
Lower ratio = more demand per existing charger
Incentives and rebates
Amounts shift as funding rounds open and close. Confirm the live program page before you apply.
| Program | Amount | Who qualifies | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| ComEd Residential EV Charger and Installation Rebate | Up to $1,000 (Base) or up to $2,500 (Select Customer / low-income / EIEC) per household toward a Level 2 charger and installation in the 2026 program year | ComEd residential customers installing a qualified ENERGY STAR Level 2 smart charger through a ComEd-approved EV Service Provider; enrollment in Hourly Pricing or Delivery Time of Day pricing for three years required; Base applications closed February 28, 2026, but Select Customer applications (low-income or Equity Investment Eligible Community) remain open | Learn more ↗ |
| Ameren Illinois Residential EV Charger Incentive | Full coverage of Level 2 ENERGY STAR charger, electrician labor, and any panel upgrade for qualified customers (delivered through an approved EV Partner) | Ameren Illinois residential electric delivery service customers; project must be installed by an Ameren Illinois EV Partner under the Level 2 Charger Incentive program | Learn more ↗ |
| Illinois EPA EV Rebate Program (FY27) | $2,000 for an eligible new or used BEV; low-income applicants receive an additional $2,000 ($4,000 total); $1,500 for eligible electric motorcycles | Illinois residents purchasing an eligible BEV with a selling price at or below $80,000 from an Illinois-licensed dealer; applications must be postmarked within 180 days of purchase and within the open application cycle; the prior FY26 cycle ran October 28, 2025 through May 31, 2026 and has closed, and the current FY27 cycle runs August 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026; mail-in applications only; funded at $14 million and may deplete before close | Learn more ↗ |
| Federal EV Charger Tax Credit (30C) | Ended June 30, 2026 (no longer available) | The federal 30C charger credit ended June 30, 2026. It previously covered residential charging equipment placed in service in an eligible census tract; property placed in service after that date cannot claim it. | Learn more ↗ |
| Program | Amount | Who qualifies | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| ComEd Business and Public Sector EV Charger and Make-Ready Rebate | More than $29 million available in 2026 for public and private Level 2 and DC Fast Charger projects; higher rebate tiers for sites in Equity Investment Eligible Communities | ComEd commercial, public sector, and multifamily customers installing Level 2 or DCFC charging; public access required for higher tiers | Learn more ↗ |
| ComEd Business and Public Sector EV Rebate Program (Fleet) | $7,500 to $240,000 per vehicle depending on weight class; more than $35 million available across the 2026 program year | ComEd commercial and public sector customers purchasing or leasing new or pre-owned fleet EVs of any weight class; applied at point of purchase | Learn more ↗ |
| Ameren Illinois Business EV Charging Programs | Custom incentives for Level 2 and DCFC installations; higher levels for sites in Equity Investment Eligible Communities | Ameren Illinois commercial electric delivery service customers; program delivered through Ameren EV Partners | Learn more ↗ |
| Illinois NEVI Formula Program (Round 3) | Up to 80% of project costs; Round 3 NOFO offered up to $65.6 million, and IDOT awarded $23.5 million across 29 projects for about 140 new DC fast charging ports; Round 3 closed February 13, 2025, and awards have been announced, with the first station opened in Casey in July 2026. A separate Round 4 (up to $30 million) closed July 20, 2026 | DCFC sites along Illinois Alternative Fuel Corridors (interstates, U.S. routes, and scenic byways); minimum four 150 kW ports, 97% uptime, and 24-hour operation; medium- and heavy-duty corridor projects newly eligible starting in Round 3 | Learn more ↗ |
| Federal EV Charger Tax Credit (30C, Commercial) | Ended June 30, 2026 (no longer available) | The federal 30C charger credit ended June 30, 2026. It previously covered commercial charging equipment placed in service in an eligible census tract; property placed in service after that date cannot claim it. | Learn more ↗ |
Time-of-use rates
Peak windows and prices are set by each utility and change at rate cases.
- Availability
- varies by utility
- Summary
- Illinois operates a deregulated retail electricity market. ComEd and Ameren Illinois both offer residential Real-Time Pricing (hourly pricing) programs valuable for EV charging during low-cost overnight hours; whole-house TOU rates are also available. Competitive retail electric suppliers offer additional EV-friendly products.
- Source
- SourceVerified Sep 2026
Net metering and solar export
Matters if you pair rooftop solar with home charging.
- Status
- net billing
- Summary
- Illinois moved residential customers to supply-only net metering on January 1, 2025, under the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act. ComEd and Ameren Illinois credit exports against the supply and transmission portions of the bill only, not the full retail rate including delivery. Systems interconnected before December 31, 2024 are grandfathered into full netting for the 30-year life of the generator.
- Source
- SourceVerified Jun 2026
Right to charge
Whether an HOA or landlord can block a home charger install.
- Statute
- 765 ILCS 1085 (Electric Vehicle Charging Act)
- Applies to
- single family hoa, condo, rental
- What it does
- Illinois' Electric Vehicle Charging Act, effective January 1, 2024, voids any governing document or covenant that prohibits or unreasonably restricts EV charging station installation in a unit owner's unit or designated parking space. The Act covers community associations, condominiums, single-family HOAs, and rentals; tenants may install at their own expense subject to landlord-approval procedures. Modification requests are deemed approved if the association does not deny in writing within 60 days.
- Source
- SourceVerified Jun 2026
Registration and EV fees
The annual surcharge that replaces gas-tax revenue.
| Vehicle type | Annual fee |
|---|---|
| Battery electric (EV) | $100/year |
| Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) | None |
Utilities serving Illinois
Your EV rate, rebates, and make-ready programs depend on who serves your address.
Utility coverage for Illinois is being expanded. Major utility pages will appear here as they ship.
Public charging network
Tesla Supercharger, ChargePoint, Blink, EVgo, and IONNA are active. Chicago and its suburbs have strong charger density. The I-90, I-94, I-55, and I-80 corridors are well-served. Downstate Illinois has thinner coverage but NEVI investments are improving I-57 and I-72. Illinois added 411 new public charging locations in 2025, bringing the statewide DC fast charging port count to roughly 2,300, with nearly half of new sites opening without federal or state grant support.
| Network | Stations |
|---|---|
| Tesla (incl. Destination) | 176 |
| Electrify America | 39 |
| EVgo | 46 |
| ChargePoint | 902 |
| Other networks | 663 |
| DC fast ports | 2,817 |
| Level 2 public ports | 3,168 |
Source: NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center, as of Aug 2026.
Top cities for public charging
- 1Chicago345 stations
- 2Champaign54 stations
- 3Joliet40 stations
- 4Normal34 stations
- 5Springfield34 stations
Regulatory environment
Illinois passed the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) in 2021, which established the state EV rebate program and underpins ComEd and Ameren Illinois utility EV programs. Illinois has not adopted California's Advanced Clean Cars II standards. ComEd's Beneficial Electrification Plan 2 (2026-2028) approved by the Illinois Commerce Commission directs approximately $167.7 million over three years, with $136.6 million reserved for EV charging infrastructure rebates. Under the state's EV-capable parking law, 40% of parking spaces in new construction must be EV-capable beginning January 1, 2026, rising to 50% in 2029 and 70% in 2034.
Sources
- EIA Form 861Retrieved May 2026
- NREL Alternative Fuels Data CenterRetrieved May 2026
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