EV incentives in Illinois

Verified July 2026

A real $2,000–$4,000 state rebate exists — but the current cycle CLOSED May 31, 2026 and the next depends on the FY2027 budget. Time your purchase to the rebate window; the $251/yr registration claws some back.

The $7,500 federal new-EV credit and $4,000 used-EV credit ended September 30, 2025 — and the federal home-charger credit (30C) followed on June 30, 2026. If anyone tells you otherwise, they're reading an old script. (Charger installed on or before June 30, 2026? That one's still claimable on that year's return — IRS Form 8911.)

What IL offers on the purchase

Illinois EPA EV Rebate (CEJA) — $2,000 standard / $4,000 low-income suspended

Income ≤500% of poverty line, vehicle ≤$80k. FY2026 cycle CLOSED May 31, 2026 — watch the page for the next cycle before you buy.

Official page

Home charger money

• ComEd — residential L2 charger + install rebate ($2,500 income-eligible; standard tier filled fast in Feb 2026 — check current availability) — up to $1,000–$2,500 (official)

The catch: Illinois charges EV owners an extra $251/yr at registration.

Registration is $151 base + $100 EV surcharge. The rebate window matters more than anything else here — $4,000 low-income is one of the biggest remaining state checks in America when it reopens.

Programs change monthly — confirm at the official links before signing. Got a dealer quote? Run it through the free Deal-Checker.