Home Charging Savings for a Typical Illinois Driver
Based on 12,000 miles per year
Gas Car Fuel/yr
$1,479
Home Charging/yr
$507
Annual Savings
$971
Charger Cost
$1,600
Utility Rebate
-$300
Net Charger Cost
$1,300
Payback
1.3 yrs
15-Year Savings
$16,762
CO₂ Avoided/yr
5,486 lbs
Illinois EV Charger Rebates
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Federal 30C Credit (Expired June 30, 2026)
The federal Alternative Fuel Refueling Property Credit (30% up to $1,000 for a home charger) expired June 30, 2026, and had only applied in eligible low-income or non-urban census tracts. Chargers installed after that date do not qualify.
Up to $300
Illinois Utility Programs
Illinois utilities (ComEd, Ameren) offer EV-charger rebates and off-peak charging credits. View full rebate detail →
Home Charging Savings by City in Illinois
| City | Fuel Savings/yr | Charger Payback | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $1,040 | 1.4 yrs | 2,696,555 | ComEd |
| Aurora | $1,016 | 1.5 yrs | 199,932 | ComEd |
| Joliet | $961 | 1.6 yrs | 150,362 | ComEd |
| Naperville | $906 | 1.7 yrs | 148,458 | ComEd |
| Rockford | $1,019 | 1.5 yrs | 147,651 | ComEd |
| Springfield | $957 | 1.6 yrs | 116,250 | Ameren Illinois |
| Elgin | $896 | 1.7 yrs | 113,495 | ComEd |
| Peoria | $923 | 1.6 yrs | 111,388 | Ameren Illinois |
| Waukegan | $1,040 | 1.4 yrs | 89,078 | ComEd |
| Cicero | $981 | 1.5 yrs | 81,797 | ComEd |
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The average US driver covers about 12,000 miles a year.
Quick Facts: Illinois
- ⛽ Gas: $3.45/gallon
- ⚡ Electricity: $0.148/kWh
- 🔌 Charger installed: $1,600
- 🏭 Top utility: ComEd