---
title: "Illinois Electricity Rates & Cost to Charge an EV (August 2026)"
description: "Charging an EV in Illinois costs about $6.47 per 100 miles and $72.81 a month at 19.32¢/kWh (EIA, August 2026). Rank #34 of 51, with costs for popular EV models."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/
updated: 2026-10-26
---

# Illinois electricity rates and EV charging cost

At **19.32¢/kWh** — Illinois's average residential electricity price in August 2026 — charging a typical EV costs about **$6.47 per 100 miles** and **$72.81 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. That is 6% above the U.S. average of 18.16¢. That is up from 19.22¢ in July 2026.

- **Electricity price:** 19.32¢ (per kWh, +6% vs U.S.)
- **Per 100 miles:** $6.47 (33.5 kWh/100 mi EV)
- **Rank:** #34 (of 51, 1 is cheapest)
- **Per month:** $72.81 (13,500 miles a year)

More models are in the [full calculator](https://evchargecosts.com/).

## Electricity price trend in Illinois

Average residential price, cents per kWh, last 13 months (EIA).

## EV vs gas in Illinois

Regular gasoline averaged **$4.145 a gallon** in the Midwest region in the week of October 19, 2026 (EIA). A 30 mpg car costs $13.82 per 100 miles, versus $6.47 for a typical EV — $991.50 a year in favor of the EV.

[Compare EV and gas costs in Illinois](https://evchargecosts.com/ev-vs-gas/?state=IL)

## Charging cost for popular EVs in Illinois

At 19.32¢/kWh and 13,500 miles a year. Select a model for trims, charging time and nearby states.

**Monthly home charging cost in Illinois at 19.32¢/kWh, 13,500 miles a year**

| Vehicle | kWh/100 mi | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/tesla-model-y/) | 26.9 | $5.19 | $58.39 | $17.49 |
| [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/tesla-model-3/) | 26.4 | $5.10 | $57.33 | $17.63 |
| [Tesla Model S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/tesla-model-s/) | 32.5 | $6.28 | $70.61 | $21.84 |
| [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/tesla-model-x/) | 34.2 | $6.62 | $74.43 | $21.77 |
| [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/tesla-cybertruck/) | 42.9 | $8.29 | $93.26 | $26.94 |
| [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) | 32.6 | $6.30 | $70.90 | $19.35 |
| [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) | 35.6 | $6.89 | $77.47 | $19.49 |
| [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) | 49.6 | $9.57 | $107.70 | $27.38 |
| [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/ford-mustang-mach-e/) | 33.6 | $6.50 | $73.11 | $15.60 |
| [Ford F-150 Lightning](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/ford-f-150-lightning/) | 47.9 | $9.26 | $104.14 | $29.62 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 5](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/hyundai-ioniq-5/) | 34.5 | $6.66 | $74.98 | $17.93 |
| [Hyundai Ioniq 6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/hyundai-ioniq-6/) | 28.0 | $5.41 | $60.86 | $17.09 |
| [Hyundai Kona Electric](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/hyundai-kona-electric/) | 29.1 | $5.62 | $63.21 | $14.66 |
| [Kia EV6](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/kia-ev6/) | 31.6 | $6.10 | $68.64 | $18.00 |
| [Kia EV9](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/kia-ev9/) | 40.0 | $7.73 | $86.94 | $21.87 |
| [Honda Prologue](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/honda-prologue/) | 34.1 | $6.58 | $74.06 | $19.35 |
| [Rivian R1S](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/rivian-r1s/) | 43.1 | $8.33 | $93.73 | $26.41 |
| [Rivian R1T](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/rivian-r1t/) | 43.1 | $8.33 | $93.73 | $26.41 |
| [Cadillac Lyriq](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/cadillac-lyriq/) | 38.0 | $7.34 | $82.55 | $23.41 |
| [Volkswagen ID.4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/volkswagen-id-4/) | 31.6 | $6.10 | $68.68 | $12.58 |
| [Nissan Leaf](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/nissan-leaf/) | 30.4 | $5.88 | $66.13 | $8.76 |
| [Nissan Ariya](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/nissan-ariya/) | 35.3 | $6.82 | $76.71 | $13.98 |
| [Toyota bZ](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/toyota-bz/) | 28.0 | $5.41 | $60.85 | $15.58 |
| [Subaru Solterra](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/subaru-solterra/) | 28.9 | $5.59 | $62.86 | $15.53 |
| [BMW i4](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/bmw-i4/) | 33.4 | $6.45 | $72.61 | $18.52 |
| [Lucid Air](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/lucid-air/) | 27.3 | $5.28 | $59.35 | $20.89 |

## Illinois vs neighboring states

Illinois and its neighbors are outlined on the map.

**Electricity price and EV charging cost: Illinois and neighbors, August 2026**

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Kentucky](https://evchargecosts.com/states/kentucky/) | 13.80 | $4.62 | $52.01 |
| [Missouri](https://evchargecosts.com/states/missouri/) | 16.02 | $5.37 | $60.38 |
| [Indiana](https://evchargecosts.com/states/indiana/) | 17.02 | $5.70 | $64.14 |
| [Iowa](https://evchargecosts.com/states/iowa/) | 17.06 | $5.72 | $64.29 |
| [Illinois](https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/) | 19.32 | $6.47 | $72.81 |
| [Wisconsin](https://evchargecosts.com/states/wisconsin/) | 19.41 | $6.50 | $73.15 |

## Monthly electricity prices in Illinois

**Average residential electricity price in Illinois by month (EIA)**

| Month | Price (¢/kWh) | EV cost per 100 miles |
| --- | --- | --- |
| August 2026 | 19.32 | $6.47 |
| July 2026 | 19.22 | $6.44 |
| June 2026 | 19.89 | $6.66 |
| May 2026 | 23.85 | $7.99 |
| April 2026 | 20.47 | $6.86 |
| March 2026 | 18.85 | $6.31 |
| February 2026 | 17.83 | $5.97 |
| January 2026 | 16.36 | $5.48 |
| December 2025 | 17.05 | $5.71 |
| November 2025 | 18.28 | $6.12 |
| October 2025 | 18.70 | $6.26 |
| September 2025 | 19.01 | $6.37 |
| August 2025 | 18.03 | $6.04 |

## Questions people ask

### How much does it cost to charge an EV in Illinois?

About $6.47 per 100 miles, $72.81 a month or $873.75 a year for 13,500 miles, at 19.32¢/kWh for an EV using 33.5 kWh/100 mi.

### What is the average electricity price in Illinois?

19.32 cents per kWh for residential customers in August 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 6% above the U.S. average of 18.16¢.

### Is it cheaper to drive an EV than a gas car in Illinois?

On fuel, yes: about $873.75 a year for the EV versus $1,865.25 for a 30 mpg gas car at $4.145/gal (EIA Midwest average).

### How does Illinois compare with neighboring states?

Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri have lower residential electricity prices than Illinois.

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Source page: https://evchargecosts.com/states/illinois/
Data: EIA (electricity August 2026, gasoline 2026-10-19), EPA fueleconomy.gov. License: CC BY 4.0.