EV Charging Cost in Illinois (2026)
What Illinois drivers actually pay to charge at home, by EV model, with the state’s average rate filled in for you.
At Illinois’s average residential rate of about 16.4¢/kWh, charging a typical EV at home costs about $47 a month for 1,000 miles, about 4.7¢ per mile, a bit below the US average. Enter your own rate below for an exact figure.
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Monthly charging cost in Illinois, by EV model
At 16.4¢/kWh and 1,000 miles a month. Tap a model for its full page.
| EV model | Battery | Per charge | Per month | Per 100 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 75 kWh | $12.30 | $46.86 | $4.69 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 58 kWh | $9.43 | $41.00 | $4.10 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 84 kWh | $13.78 | $51.25 | $5.13 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 91 kWh | $14.92 | $54.67 | $5.47 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 85 kWh | $13.94 | $51.25 | $5.13 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 98 kWh | $16.07 | $78.10 | $7.81 |
| Kia EV6 | 84 kWh | $13.78 | $49.70 | $4.97 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 82 kWh | $13.45 | $52.90 | $5.29 |
| Honda Prologue | 85 kWh | $13.94 | $54.67 | $5.47 |
| Tesla Cybertruck | 123 kWh | $20.17 | $68.33 | $6.83 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 6 | 77 kWh | $12.69 | $42.05 | $4.21 |
| Rivian R1S | 135 kWh | $22.14 | $71.30 | $7.13 |
Illinois vs its neighbors
Illinois electricity rates for EV owners
At about 16.4¢/kWh, Illinois has a residential rate close to the US average of 16.5¢/kWh. The Midwest blends coal, wind, and nuclear, holding rates near the national average across most of the region.
Illinois is also a deregulated (retail-choice) market: you pick your own electricity plan, and the spread between plans is often wider than the gap between states. The 16.4¢ average hides plans well above and below it, so check your actual plan before trusting any average.
Charge overnight to pay less: scheduling your charging for off-peak hours, and several Illinois plans include discounted or free overnight windows, can drop your real cost per mile well below the state average. Our Time-of-Use calculator does that math.
Illinois EV charging questions
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Illinois?+−
At Illinois’s average residential rate of about 16.4¢/kWh, charging a typical EV at home costs about $47 a month for 1,000 miles, roughly 4.7¢ per mile. A full charge of a 75 kWh battery runs about $12.30.
Is charging an EV cheap in Illinois?+−
Yes, Illinois is below the US average of 16.5¢/kWh, so home charging is cheaper here than in most states, and far cheaper than gas. A 28-mpg gas car costs about 11¢ a mile.
What does public fast charging cost in Illinois?+−
Public DC fast charging typically runs 40–50¢/kWh across the US, roughly three times a home rate. It is fine for road trips and expensive as a routine. Home charging on Illinois’s 16.4¢ rate is far cheaper.
Is it cheaper to charge an EV or buy gas in Illinois?+−
Charging at home wins in Illinois: about 4.7¢ per mile versus roughly 11¢ per mile for a 28-mpg gas car at $3.20/gallon, which saves about $809 a year at 1,000 miles a month.
Illinois rate: EIA residential average (2026 example value). EV efficiency: EPA ratings. Table assumes 1,000 miles/month, home charging. Estimates only. Full methodology →