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EV Charging Costs in Illinois
Data updated: February 16, 2026
Illinois is a practical middle-cost EV market: statewide electricity pricing is generally moderate, while Chicago-area density supports broad public charging access. For most households, the biggest savings gains come from combining home charging with utility rebate programs and verifying how delivery and supply charges affect the full bill, not just the advertised energy rate.
Average Rate
$0.18/kWh
Rank #33 out of 50
Major Cities Tracked
5
Local rate snapshots
Charging Stations
1,666
Public stations tracked
Average Electricity Rates in Illinois
Residential electricity benchmark and utility snapshots for EV owners.
$0.18/kWh
$0.00/kWh above US average
up 3.9%
Many utilities offer off-peak EV charging options that can lower effective charging costs.
| Utility | Avg Rate |
|---|---|
| ComEd | $0.18/kWh |
| Ameren Illinois | $0.17/kWh |
Utility Context for Illinois EV Drivers
Illinois charging economics are service-territory specific. ComEd and Ameren customers can see different tariff structures, and EV budget planning works best when charger incentives, delivery charges, and usage timing are evaluated together.
- ComEd publishes EV charger and installation rebate resources; for many Chicago-area households, these incentives materially improve home-charging payback.
- Illinois EPA administers CEJA EV rebate programs, and funding windows can open and close, so purchase timing and application readiness matter.
- Illinois ICC consumer resources are useful for understanding rate components and comparing supply choices with total-bill impact in mind.
- Statewide station coverage continues to improve, but rural and highway charging reliability can still vary by corridor, so route-level planning remains important.
Rates updated monthly | Source: EIA and utility filings.
Why Choose Illinois for EV Ownership
EV Charging Costs by City in Illinois
View more Illinois cities ->| City | Avg Rate | Monthly Cost Estimate | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $0.19/kWh | $50.00/month | View city page -> |
| Aurora | $0.17/kWh | $44.74/month | View city page -> |
| Naperville | $0.17/kWh | $44.74/month | Estimate for city -> |
| Joliet | $0.17/kWh | $44.74/month | Estimate for city -> |
| Rockford | $0.16/kWh | $42.11/month | View city page -> |
EV Charging Stations in Illinois
Level 2 Ports
2,937
DC Fast Ports
2,388
Stations per 100k Residents
13.2
US average: 23.0
Available networks:
Map results are scoped to Illinois and update per state page.
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How Illinois Compares to Nearby States
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a realistic monthly charging budget in Illinois?
For most drivers in Illinois, 1,000 monthly miles usually lands near $47.37 in home-charging cost at the current $0.18/kWh benchmark.
How do city charging rates vary inside Illinois?
Rockford is among the lowest in this state sample at $0.15/kWh, while Chicago reaches about $0.18/kWh.
How strong is charging access across Illinois?
Illinois shows about 1,666 public charging locations, 2,388 DC fast ports, and roughly 13.2 locations per 100k residents (US avg 23.0).
Is Illinois cheaper than nearby states for charging?
Missouri is currently lower at $0.13/kWh, while Illinois is $0.18/kWh. Check the neighbor comparison table for the full spread.
Which charging networks are most visible in Illinois?
Commonly listed networks include ChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Non-Networked, with station availability varying by metro and highway corridor.
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Internal Resources
Data updated monthly where available, with modeled estimates for missing local values.