MONTHLY CHARGING
$51/mo
EV Charging Costs in Illinois
At 19.22¢/kWh, Illinois is 6% above the national average (18.19¢/kWh). Ranked number 36 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 19.2¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
Illinois savings
YOU SAVE$1,339/year
In Illinois, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $4.28/gal. Over 5 years, that is $6,695.
69%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,339/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.048 EV
GAS
$0.15
EV
$0.05
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$6,695 total
Live savings meter
GAS1,953/yr
SAVES
1,339
/yr
EV614/yr
Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois (you) | 19.22¢ | $51.15 | #36 |
| Delaware | 17.86¢ | $47.53 | #33 |
| Ohio | 18.7¢ | $49.77 | #34 |
| Wisconsin | 19¢ | $50.57 | #35 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.04¢ | $56.00 | #37 |
| Maryland | 21.3¢ | $56.69 | #38 |
What the rate means for you
Illinois's residential electricity rate of 19.22¢/kWh is 6% above the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $51.15 per month in charging costs, or $613.84 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at the US average of $4.28 per gallon, you save $1,339 per year.
At $0.048 per mile for electricity versus $0.153 per mile for gas, driving electric in Illinois costs 69% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $6,695 in fuel savings alone, before accounting for reduced maintenance costs.
A full charge on a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery, 363 miles of range) costs $14.42 in Illinois. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $4.32 to $5.77.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At Illinois's average residential rate of 19.22¢/kWh, charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery) from empty costs $14.42. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $51.15.