Illinois Electric Vehicle Infrastructure & Adoption Analysis
Explore 1,812 charging stations across 309 cities
Infrastructure Grade
40% DC Fast
Based on DC Fast Charger ratio
2,400 of 6,010 ports
Density Metrics
Data Status
Current
Last updated: Jan 28, 2026
Data sourced from U.S. DOE AFDC
Cities in Illinois
Chicago
Champaign
Springfield
Joliet
Normal
Schaumburg
Evanston
Elgin
Naperville
Homewood
Bloomington
Downers Grove
Rockford
Hoffman Estates
Oak Park
Mattoon
Lemont
Aurora
Des Plaines
Peoria
Libertyville
DeKalb
Barrington
Roselle
Itasca
Oak Brook
Bolingbrook
East Peoria
Romeoville
Carterville
Showing top 30 cities. Use search to find more.
Local Insights
Strong Fast Charging Network
40% of charging ports in Illinois are DC fast chargers, providing good options for quick charging sessions.
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2026 Federal EV Tax Credits
Federal incentives can significantly reduce the cost of purchasing an electric vehicle. Here are the current tax credits available in 2026:
Clean Vehicle Credit
$7,500
For new qualifying electric vehicles. Income limits apply: $150k (single), $300k (joint filing). Vehicle MSRP limits: $55k (cars), $80k (SUVs/trucks).
Used EV Credit
$4,000
30% of purchase price (max $4,000) for used EVs. Must be at least 2 years old, priced under $25,000, and purchased from a dealer.
Commercial Credit
$7,500+
Up to $7,500 for vehicles under 14,000 lbs, $40,000 for larger commercial vehicles. No income limits for business purchases.
Tax credit availability depends on vehicle eligibility and individual circumstances. View IRS guidelines