EV Charging Cost in Illinois (2026)
Driving 12,000 miles a year on a typical EV (3.5 mi/kWh efficiency) costs about $647/year in Illinois— roughly $54/month — at the state's average residential rate of 18.86¢/kWh.
Illinois EPA's Electric Vehicle Rebate Program is active in 2026 (cycle open through May 31, 2026), now offering a $2,000 rebate on a new EV for standard applicants — down from $4,000 in earlier cycles — with low-income buyers eligible for $4,000 total; subject to an $80,000 price cap and a 500%-of-poverty income ceiling.
18.86¢/kWh
Residential avg (EIA)
3,429 kWh
12,000 mi at 3.5 mi/kWh
$647
vs ~$2,000 for a 30 mpg gas car
Model-by-model charging cost in Illinois
Estimated using each EV's claimed range × battery capacity to derive efficiency.
| EV | Battery | Range | Annual cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Motor India Ioniq 5 | 72.6 kWh | 392 mi | $419 | Specs → |
| BYD India Atto 3 | 60.48 kWh | 324 mi | $423 | Specs → |
| Tesla Model 3 | 60 kWh | 319 mi | $426 | Specs → |
| Hyundai Motor India Ioniq 6 | 77.4 kWh | 382 mi | $459 | Specs → |
| Kia India EV6 | 84.4 kWh | 412 mi | $464 | Specs → |
| VinFast VF e34 | 42 kWh | 198 mi | $481 | Specs → |
| BYD India e6 | 71.7 kWh | 323 mi | $502 | Specs → |
| Tesla Model Y | 75 kWh | 331 mi | $512 | Specs → |
| BYD India Seal | 82.56 kWh | 360 mi | $518 | Specs → |
| BMW India iX1 | 64.7 kWh | 273 mi | $536 | Specs → |
| Kia India EV9 | 99.8 kWh | 336 mi | $672 | Specs → |
| Volvo Car India XC40 Recharge | 78 kWh | 260 mi | $680 | Specs → |
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