EV charging in Illinois: stations, EVs and home cost
164,900 battery electric and 51,600 plug-in hybrid cars were registered in Illinois in 2025, 1.6% of light-duty vehicles; 36,500 EVs in 2021. That is 35 plug-in cars per public port. Illinois has 1,871 public charging stations, 613 of them with DC fast ports: 15 per 100,000 residents (rank 36) and 12.8 per 1,000 road miles (rank 27). Charging 100 miles at home costs $6.69 at 17.69 ¢ per kWh; a 23 mpg gasoline car costs $18.66 at $4.29 a gallon (2.8 times), so 13,476 miles saves $1,613 a year.
EVs on the road in Illinois: 164,900 in 2025
| Year in Illinois | Battery electric | Plug-in hybrid | EV share of all, % | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 36,500 | 18,300 | 0.36 | 10,027,700 |
| 2022 | 66,900 | 25,700 | 0.67 | 10,037,500 |
| 2023 | 99,600 | 33,400 | 0.99 | 10,043,200 |
| 2024 | 125,500 | 40,400 | 1.24 | 10,125,700 |
| 2025 | 164,900 | 51,600 | 1.60 | 10,304,900 |
Illinois: EVs grew 4.5 times from 2021 to 2025 (rank 19 of 51). Registrations are rounded to 100 by the source. 13.0 EVs per 1,000 residents.
1,871 public stations in Illinois: 15 per 100,000 residents
| Measure | Illinois | Rank of 51 | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public stations open in Illinois | 1,871 | 14 | 131 more are not open to the public |
| With a DC fast port | 613 | 5 | 2,906 DC fast ports |
| Per 100,000 residents | 14.7 | 36 | 4.8 with DC fast |
| Per 1,000 miles of Illinois public road | 12.8 | 27 | 146,020 road miles (FHWA 2023) |
| Level 2 ports | 3,265 | - | 6,174 ports in all |
| Opened in the last 12 months | 425 | 9 | 14 planned |
| Tesla-connector (NACS) stations | 255 | - | 538 with CCS, 116 with CHAdeMO |
Networks in Illinois: ChargePoint Network 934, Blink Network 164, Non-Networked 104, Tesla Destination 87; 44 networks in all. Open, public stations only.
Illinois among its neighbours
| Closest to Illinois | Stations per 100,000 | EV share, % points | 100 miles at home, $ | Gasoline, $ a gallon | Miles away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois (this page) | 15 | 1.6 | $6.69 | $4.29 | - |
| Indiana | -4 | -0.9 | -0.55 | +0.00 | 135 |
| Wisconsin | +0 | -0.9 | +0.18 | +0.00 | 151 |
| Michigan | +6 | -0.3 | +0.88 | +0.00 | 235 |
| Iowa | +0 | -1.1 | -1.50 | +0.00 | 247 |
Illinois against its neighbours in the cost ranking, per 100 miles
- -1 places, Ohio -0.28 $ against Illinois
- +0 places, Delaware -0.21 $ against Illinois
- Illinois, rank 35: $6.69
- +2 places, Wisconsin +0.18 $ against Illinois
- +3 places, Pennsylvania +0.61 $ against Illinois
Illinois by county and city: 73 counties with a station
| Illinois county | Stations | DC fast stations | Per 100,000 residents | Residents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cook County | 762 | 170 | 14.7 | 5,185,812 |
| DuPage County | 170 | 63 | 18.3 | 927,263 |
| Lake County | 108 | 27 | 15.2 | 711,885 |
| Will County | 100 | 39 | 14.3 | 698,450 |
| Champaign County | 61 | 13 | 29.6 | 206,098 |
| Madison County | 60 | 26 | 22.7 | 264,631 |
| Kane County | 57 | 23 | 11.0 | 516,097 |
| McLean County | 51 | 11 | 29.8 | 170,882 |
73 of 102 counties in Illinois have at least one public station; 29 have none. County from station ZIP; 20 unplaced.
| Illinois city | Stations | Share of the state |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 351 | 19% |
| Champaign | 49 | 3% |
| Joliet | 42 | 2% |
| Springfield | 35 | 2% |
| Normal | 33 | 2% |
| Schaumburg | 28 | 1% |
323 cities and towns in Illinois have a listed station.
Charging 100 miles at home in Illinois: $6.69
| Vehicle | Illinois kWh/100 mi | Cost/100 mi | Cost/13,476 mi | kg CO2/100 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV, 10th pct | 29.2 | $5.16 | $696 | 6.2 |
| EV, median | 37.8 | $6.69 | $901 | 8.1 |
| EV, 90th pct | 47.3 | $8.36 | $1,127 | 10.1 |
| Gasoline, 23 mpg | - | $18.66 | $2,514 | 38.6 |
Illinois: 17.69 ¢ per kWh (EIA 2025), gasoline $4.291 a gallon.
CSV| Illinois miles | 10th pct EV | Median EV | 90th pct EV | Gasoline car | Saving, median EV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,000 | $258 | $334 | $418 | $933 | $598 |
| 10,000 | $516 | $669 | $836 | $1,866 | $1,197 |
| 13,476 | $696 | $901 | $1,127 | $2,514 | $1,613 |
| 15,000 | $775 | $1,003 | $1,254 | $2,798 | $1,795 |
| 20,000 | $1,033 | $1,338 | $1,672 | $3,731 | $2,394 |
Illinois time-of-use rates
Illinois: time-of-use 30% of utilities, smart meters 93.6%, dynamic 9.29 per 100. No plan with an EV name for Illinois in the OpenEI snapshot (April 2026).
| Illinois utility | Homes | Time-of-use plans | Energy rate range ¢ per kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Edison Co | 3,727,675 | 4 | 1.5-20.6 |
| Ameren Illinois Company | 1,060,894 | 7 | 2.6-90.9 |
| City of Springfield | 59,621 | 8 | 8.3-11.6 |
| Corn Belt Energy Corporation | 34,710 | 4 | 4.5-11.5 |
| Southwestern Electric Coop Inc | 24,822 | 1 | 8.5-15.3 |
| City of St Charles | 14,181 | 1 | 10.5-12.2 |
Gasoline against electricity in Illinois: $18.66 against $6.69
| Measure | Illinois |
|---|---|
| Gasoline price used for Illinois, $ a gallon | 4.29, Midwest (PADD 2) average |
| Gasoline car, $ a mile | 0.187 |
| Median EV, $ a mile | 0.067 |
| Saving over 13,476 miles, $ | 1,613 |
| Break-even power price in Illinois, ¢ per kWh | 49.3 |
| Grid kg CO2 per kWh | 0.214 |
| EV kg CO2 per 100 miles | 8.1 |
| EV against gasoline, % CO2 | -79 |
| Grid coal, gas, nuclear, % of generation | 16.1, 16.0, 50.9 |
| Home use in Illinois, kWh a month | 722 |
| EV adds to the typical bill, % | 59 |
| Illinois gasoline $ a gallon | 20 mpg saving in Illinois | 25 mpg saving in Illinois | 30 mpg saving in Illinois | 40 mpg saving in Illinois |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3.25 | $1,289 | $851 | $559 | $194 |
| $3.75 | $1,626 | $1,120 | $783 | $362 |
| $4.25 | $1,962 | $1,390 | $1,008 | $531 |
| $4.75 | $2,299 | $1,659 | $1,232 | $699 |
| $5.25 | $2,636 | $1,929 | $1,457 | $867 |
Illinois by month: 15.8 to 19.1 ¢ per kWh
| Illinois month | Price ¢ per kWh | 100 miles, median EV | 100 miles, 90th pct EV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15.78 | $5.97 | $7.46 |
| Feb | 16.47 | $6.23 | $7.79 |
| Mar | 17.55 | $6.63 | $8.30 |
| Apr | 18.28 | $6.91 | $8.64 |
| May | 18.58 | $7.02 | $8.78 |
| Jun | 18.29 | $6.91 | $8.65 |
| Jul | 17.22 | $6.51 | $8.14 |
| Aug | 18.06 | $6.83 | $8.54 |
| Sep | 19.05 | $7.20 | $9.01 |
| Oct | 18.74 | $7.08 | $8.86 |
| Nov | 18.31 | $6.92 | $8.66 |
| Dec | 17.07 | $6.45 | $8.07 |
12 biggest Illinois utilities
| Illinois utility | Homes | Price ¢ | 100 miles | 13,476 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth Edison Co | 3,727,675 | 13.39 | $5.06 | $682 |
| Ameren Illinois Company | 1,060,894 | 11.76 | $4.44 | $599 |
| City of Springfield | 59,621 | 11.95 | $4.52 | $609 |
| City of Naperville | 56,117 | 12.98 | $4.91 | $661 |
| Corn Belt Energy Corporation | 34,710 | 15.76 | $5.96 | $803 |
| Southwestern Electric Coop Inc | 24,822 | 13.68 | $5.17 | $697 |
| Southeastern IL Elec Coop, Inc | 22,731 | 14.47 | $5.47 | $737 |
| Norris Electric Coop | 18,074 | 15.08 | $5.70 | $768 |
| Jo-Carroll Energy, Inc | 17,227 | 19.79 | $7.48 | $1,008 |
| Tri-County Electric Coop, Inc (IL) | 16,197 | 16.04 | $6.06 | $817 |
| City of St Charles | 14,181 | 15.37 | $5.81 | $783 |
| Egyptian Electric Coop Assn | 13,707 | 15.53 | $5.87 | $791 |
Your numbers for Illinois
Sources for Illinois
- AFDC station locator API (NLR), 2 Oct 2026: 1,871 public stations in Illinois
- AFDC registration counts (NLR, Experian), 2025: 164,900 EVs
- FHWA table HM-10, 2023: 146,020 road miles in Illinois
- EIA retail sales, 2025: 17.69 ¢ per kWh in Illinois
- EIA gasoline, week of 28 Sep 2026: $4.29 for Illinois
- EPA vehicles file: 38 kWh per 100 miles costs $6.69 in Illinois; licences and method for Illinois
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Questions
Illinois cars per public charger?
35 plug-in cars per public port, rank 44 of 51 (1 = fewest).
Illinois CO2 of charging?
8.1 kg per 100 miles; gasoline 38.6 kg; grid 0.214 kg per kWh.
Illinois EV charging stations, how many?
1,871 public stations, 15 per 100,000 residents (rank 36 of 51); 131 more are private.
Illinois EV charging cost?
$6.69 per 100 miles at 17.69 ¢; $901 for 13,476 miles. Rank 35 of 51.
EV or gasoline in Illinois, which costs less?
$6.69 against $18.66 per 100 miles; $1,613 a year over 13,476 miles at $4.29 a gallon.
Illinois registered electric cars, how many?
164,900 battery electric and 51,600 plug-in hybrid in 2025; EVs were 1.6% of light-duty vehicles, 36,500 in 2021.
Illinois fast chargers, how many?
613 stations with DC fast ports, 2,906 ports; 4.8 stations per 100,000 residents (rank 23).
Illinois chargers along the roads?
12.8 public stations per 1,000 miles of public road (146,020 miles), rank 27.
Illinois county with most charging stations?
Cook County with 762 stations (170 with DC fast); 73 of 102 counties have any.
Illinois time-of-use rates for EV owners?
Illinois: time-of-use 30% of utilities, smart meters 93.6%, dynamic 9.29 per 100. 10 utilities in the OpenEI snapshot list a time-of-use plan.