EV Cost Savings in Illinois
Thinking about going electric in Illinois? Find out what you'd actually save — using your local Illinois gas and electricity prices, not a national average.
Calculate my Illinois savings →What drives EV savings in Illinois
Your savings come down to four things: how many miles you drive, your car's MPG, the local price of gas, and your electricity rate. The calculator pulls the latest regional gas price and Illinois's average residential electricity rate automatically, then compares the cost per mile of your current car against an EV.
Illinois charges an extra $100 per year in EV registration fees to offset lost gas-tax revenue — the calculator factors this into your break-even.
Local prices for Chicago, Aurora, Naperville and beyond
Whether you're in Chicago, Aurora, or anywhere else in Illinois, the tool uses current reference data so your estimate reflects where you live — then lets you override any number with your own bill for a precise result.
Start the Illinois calculator →Frequently asked questions
Is an EV cheaper to run than gas in Illinois?
Usually yes — charging typically costs less per mile than gasoline — but it depends on
your local rates and mileage. Run your numbers to be sure.
How is the break-even calculated?
We take the extra upfront cost of the EV (price minus your current car's trade-in value,
plus any home charger install) and divide by your annual fuel savings, after subtracting Illinois's $100 annual EV fee.
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