EV Charging Costs in Illinois
Residential electricity in Illinois averages 16.36¢/kWh — 0.1¢ below the national average. Source: U.S. EIA.
Home Rate
16.36¢/kWh
Model Y Full Charge
$9.82
vs National Avg
-$0.08
Renewable Mix
22%
Analysis
In Illinois, home charging at 16.36¢/kWh is the cheapest option — even cheaper than Francis Energy at 28¢/kWh. Residents save $6.98 per full charge by charging at home.
Home vs Public Charging in Illinois
Using a Tesla Model Y (75 kWh) as benchmark. Full charge (80%).
| Network | Rate | Full Charge Cost | vs Home Here |
|---|---|---|---|
| BestHome Charging | 16.36¢/kWh | $9.82 | — |
| Francis Energy | 28¢/kWh | $16.80 | +$6.98 |
| ChargePoint | 30¢/kWh | $18.00 | +$8.18 |
| Rivian Adventure Network | 30¢/kWh | $18.00 | +$8.18 |
| IONNA | 32¢/kWh | $19.20 | +$9.38 |
| FLO | 35¢/kWh | $21.00 | +$11.18 |
| Tesla Supercharger | 36¢/kWh | $21.60 | +$11.78 |
| Mercedes-Benz HPC | 40¢/kWh | $24.00 | +$14.18 |
| bp pulse | 42¢/kWh | $25.20 | +$15.38 |
| Shell Recharge | 44¢/kWh | $26.40 | +$16.58 |
| Blink Charging | 44¢/kWh | $26.40 | +$16.58 |
| Electrify America | 48¢/kWh | $28.80 | +$18.98 |
| EVgo | 48¢/kWh | $28.80 | +$18.98 |
Charging Popular EVs at Home in Illinois
| EV Model | Battery | Full Charge Cost | Per 100 Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac LYRIQ | 102 kWh | $13.35 | $5.12 |
| Cadillac OPTIQ | 85 kWh | $11.12 | $4.39 |
| Cadillac VISTIQ | 102 kWh | $13.35 | $5.47 |
| Kia EV9 | 99.8 kWh | $13.06 | $5.37 |
| Rivian R2 | 87.9 kWh | $11.50 | $4.38 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 79 kWh | $10.34 | $3.56 |
| Tesla Model Y | 75 kWh | $9.82 | $3.44 |
| Acura ZDX | 102 kWh | $13.35 | $5.33 |