EV Charger Rebates and Incentives in Illinois

For property owners and operators in Illinois, EV charger rebates and incentives can turn a major capital expense into an affordable upgrade. This guide covers the state, utility, and regional funding options available to urban multifamily housing, workplaces, and fleet depots. Find the programs that help you build EV-ready infrastructure for less.

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Incentives

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) offers rebates or grants to public and private entities for the installation and maintenance of publicly available Level 2 and direct current (DC) fast chargers. Awards may cover up to 80% of the eligible project costs. Additional awards are ava...

ComEd – EV Charger and Installation Rebate Program

ComEd offers residential rebates up to $3,750 for Level 2 EV chargers, with higher LI/EIEC rebates available. Commercial make–ready rebates include up to $5,333/port for Level 2 and up to $667/kW for fast chargers.

Illinois EPA – CEJA Charging Incentive

Covers up to 80% of installation costs for commercial stations, prioritizing equitable statewide EV infrastructure.

Naperville Electric Utility – EV Charging Systems

Up to $500 for a Level 2 or DC charger at nonresidential sites, covering up to half the customer invoice.

Southwestern – Electric Cooperative, Inc

$200 bill credit for members who install Level 2 EV chargers.

Clean School Bus

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean School Bus program provides funding to eligible applicants for the replacement of existing school buses with clean, alternative fuel school buses or zero emission school buses. EPA may award up to 100% of the cost of the replacement bus, char...

National Alternative Fuels Corridors

The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) designates a national network of electric vehicle (EV) charging and hydrogen, propane, and natural gas fueling infrastructure along national highway system corridors. To designate these Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFC), F...

Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grants

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program (CFI Program) offers funding to deploy publicly accessible electric vehicle charging and hydrogen, propane, and natural gas fueling infrastructure. The...

National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program

The U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) NEVI Formula Program provides funding to states to strategically deploy electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Funding is available for up to 80% of eligible project costs, including: - The acquisition,...

Joint Office of Energy and Transportation

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) established a Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (Joint Office) to study, plan, coordinate, and implement joint issues, including: - Technical assistance related to the deployment, operation, and mai...

Heavy-Duty Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) and Infrastructure Grants

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) offers grants for heavy-duty ZEVs and associated infrastructure. Grant award amounts vary and may cover up to 100% of total project costs. Eligible project costs include: - The incremental cost of replacing a non-zero emission Class 6 or 7 hea...

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Reliability Grants

The U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) EV Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator Program offers funding for the repair and replacement of existing, non-operational publicly accessible Level 2 and direct current (DC) fast chargers. Funding is...

Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Research and Development Grants

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) provides grants of up to \$200,000 for the research and development of commercial innovations related to electric vehicle (EV) chargers, EV batteries, and biodiesel, hydrogen and fuel cell vehicle technologies. Eligible applicants include domestic small busines...

Community Electric Vehicle Charger Grants

The U.S. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Department of Energy's (Joint Office) offers grants of up to \$4 million for projects that expand community e-mobility access and provide clean reliable energy. Topic areas include solving no-home charging, electrifying light- and medium-duty fl...

Large-Scale Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Planning and Siting Grants

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) offers grants of up to \$2 million for large-scale renewable energy planning and siting projects, including EV chargers, through the Renewable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement and Planning (R-STEP) Program. Eligible applicants include state-based coll...

Federal Transportation Facility Improvement Program

The U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) provides funding for the improvement of transportation facilities on or adjacent to Federal lands through the Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP). Eligible electric mobility projects include light-duty electric ve...

Transportation Sector Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction Grant Program

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) offers grants for the development and implementation of plans to reduce GHG emissions and other harmful air pollution through the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) program. The CPRG program provides funding to projects targeting six sectors, ...

Medium- and Heavy-Duty (MHD) Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Grants

The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Vehicle Technology Office (VTO) offers grants of up to \$36 million for the design, development, and demonstration of MHD EV charging infrastructure through the SuperTruck Charge program. The SuperTruck Charge program aims to identify large scale replicable d...

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