How much does it cost to charge an electric car in Illinois?
At 16.7¢ per kWh, Illinois electricity is 4% above the national average of 16¢. Regular gas runs about $3.35 a gallon, 4% below the $3.50 reference price.
At Illinois's average rate, adding 100 miles to a Model 3 costs about $4.18 at home, and a full 60 kWh charge costs about $10.02. Over a year of 13,500 miles with 85% home charging, the EV charging cost in Illinois comes to about $707 — roughly $59 a month. The U.S. average for the same car is $687.
EV charging cost in Illinois: home vs station
Home charging at $0.167 per kWh works out to 4.2¢ a mile in a Model 3. Public DC fast charging, often around $0.45 per kWh, is 11.3¢ a mile. If you could only fast charge, the yearly bill would be about $1,519, which is $105 more than gas. Ask your utility about EV or time-of-use plans; overnight rates are frequently well below the average shown here.
EV vs gas cost per mile in Illinois
| Vehicle | Per mile | Per year | 5 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | 5.2¢ | $707 | $3,534 |
| Tesla Model Y | 5.9¢ | $792 | $3,959 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 6.3¢ | $848 | $4,241 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 10.1¢ | $1,357 | $6,786 |
| Honda Civic | 9.6¢ | $1,292 | $6,461 |
| Toyota Camry | 10.5¢ | $1,413 | $7,066 |
| Honda CR-V | 12.0¢ | $1,615 | $8,076 |
| Ford F-150 | 16.8¢ | $2,261 | $11,306 |
EV rows use the blended 85% home / 15% fast-charging price of $0.209 per kWh. Fuel only — maintenance and purchase price are in the calculator.
Is an electric car worth it in Illinois?
Illinois ranks #10 of 50 for EV fuel savings in our default comparison — one of the best states to switch. For the Model 3 to cost the same to fuel as a Camry, gas in Illinois would have to drop to about $1.68 a gallon. Add lower upkeep — no oil changes and less brake wear — and the yearly gap typically grows by a few hundred dollars. Whether the switch pays off depends mostly on the price difference you pay up front; enter it in the payback field above.
Nearby in the ranking: Arizona ($730/yr), Wyoming ($709/yr), North Dakota ($698/yr), South Dakota ($683/yr). Compare all 50 states.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to charge a Tesla in Illinois?
At about 16.7¢ per kWh, a Model 3 (25 kWh/100 mi) costs roughly 4.2¢ a mile at home and a Model Y (28 kWh/100 mi) about 4.7¢. A full 75 kWh charge is about $12.52 at home; Supercharger and other fast-charging prices are higher and vary by location and time.
Is it cheaper to drive electric than gas in Illinois?
Yes. With mostly home charging, an efficient EV saves about $706 a year in fuel compared with a 32 MPG car at Illinois's average prices.
What is the average electricity rate in Illinois?
Our preset uses about 16.7¢ per kWh, a rounded residential average based on U.S. EIA state data. Your bill can differ by utility, season and plan — use the per-kWh total from your own bill for the best estimate.
How much is gas in Illinois?
The preset uses about $3.35 per gallon of regular, a rounded statewide average. Pump prices change weekly, so type today's local price into the calculator.