Illinois EV Charging Incentives

Illinois EPA's Driving a Cleaner Illinois

Illinois EPA’s Driving a Cleaner Illinois - Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) offers $44 million in grant funding to reduce the cost of Level 2 and/or DC fast chargers available to the public.

The program provides 80% of total eligible project costs:

Up to $5,000 per Level 2 AC port
Up to $40,000 per DC fast charging port.

Public and private organizations may apply and additional points will be awarded to both Environmental Justice communities and to projects at public transportation park-and-ride facilities.

Applications are due by May 10th, 2024.

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ComEd make-ready rebates

Business and public sector ComEd customers can receive rebates on make-ready infrastructure, whether located on the customer side or ComEd side of the meter, for Level 2 AC charging and DC fast chargers once the stations are operational.

Make-ready rebates for Level 2 AC charging

All customers may receive up to $5,333 per port with a 10-port maximum.
Certain customers, including low-income or Environmental Justice (EJ) communities, may receive up to $8,000 per port with a 10-port maximum.

Make-ready rebates for DC (Level 3) fast charging

All customers may receive up to $667 per kW with a minimum power output of 50 kW and maximum rebate of $500,000.
Certain customers, including low-income or EJ communities, may receive up to $1,000 per kW with a minimum power output of 50 kW and maximum rebate of $500,000.

Vehicle rebates available include:

Fleet vehicles, Class 1-2 (light-duty) rebates

Base rebate: $5,000
Select customers' rebate: $7,500

Fleet vehicles, Class 3-6 EV (medium-duty) rebates

Base rebate: $20,000
Select customers' rebate: $30,000

Fleet vehicles, Class 7-8 EV (heavy-duty) rebates

Base rebate: $50,000
Select customers' rebate: $75,000

Transit bus 30’ or greater rebates

Base rebate: $80,000
Select customers' rebate: $120,000

K-12 school bus 35’ or greater rebates

Base rebate: $120,000
Select customers' rebate: $180,000

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City of Naperville

The City of Naperville is offering rebates for installing Level 2 AC or DC fast charging stations of up to $500.

The completed application and all required documentation must be submitted within six months of installation.

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Federal tax credit

If you purchase charging stations between Jan. 1, 2023, and Dec. 31, 2032, your organization may be eligible to receive a 30% tax credit up to $100,000 per station under the 30C Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit. Commonly referred to as the "federal tax credit," the credit now requires applicants to be located in designated census tracts.

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Central Electric Cooperative incentives

Central Electric Cooperative offers active members up to a $450 rebate to install qualified Level 2 Chargers at their residence, multi-family dwelling or business.

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Central Lincoln incentives

Central Lincoln Community Owned Electric Utility is offering commercial members up to a $250 rebate to install Level 2 Charger at multi-family dwellings or businesses.

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City of Ashland incentives

The City of Ashland will reimburse a fixed amount per charger installed for business customers with an active electric account, or if a business is a registered contributor to Ashland's Transient Occupancy Tax. Incentives are available for new, Level 2 AC chargers.

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Douglas Electric Cooperative incentives

Douglas Electric Cooperative offers its commercial members a rebate up to $1,000 per charging port for a maximum of 6 ports per location that are publicly accessible.

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