MONTHLY CHARGING
$38/mo
EV Charging Costs in Illinois
At 14.13¢/kWh, Illinois is 12% below the national average (16.11¢/kWh). Ranked number 30 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 14.1¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
Illinois savings
YOU SAVE$1,146/year
In Illinois, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50/gal. Over 5 years, that is $5,728.
72%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,146/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.035 EV
GAS
$0.13
EV
$0.04
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$5,728 total
Live savings meter
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Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois (you) | 14.13¢ | $37.09 | #30 |
| New Mexico | 14.05¢ | $36.88 | #27 |
| Kansas | 14.09¢ | $36.99 | #28 |
| Florida | 14.13¢ | $37.09 | #29 |
| Indiana | 14.16¢ | $37.17 | #31 |
| Minnesota | 14.21¢ | $37.30 | #32 |
What the rate means for you
Illinois's residential electricity rate of 14.13¢/kWh is 12% below the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $37.09 per month in charging costs, or $445.10 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50 per gallon, you save $1,130 per year.
At $0.035 per mile for electricity versus $0.125 per mile for gas, driving electric in Illinois costs 72% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $5,650 in fuel savings alone, before accounting for reduced maintenance costs.
A full charge on a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery, 272 miles of range) costs $8.48 in Illinois. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $2.54 to $3.39.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At Illinois's average residential rate of 14.13¢/kWh, charging a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery) from empty costs $8.48. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $37.09.