Illinois EV charging
EV charging stations in Illinois
550 public charging locations and 2,359 ports mapped across 216 Illinois communities, including 221 DC fast-charging sites.
Networks in Illinois
- Independent128
- Tesla89
- EVgo52
- ChargePoint45
- Red E42
- Electrify America37
- Shell Recharge32
- bp pulse20
- Blink15
- IONNA12
Connector availability
- CCS1217 locations
- NACS (Tesla)112 locations
- J177272 locations
- CHAdeMO37 locations
- Type 23 locations
Charging by city
| City | Locations | DC fast | Ports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 42 | 10 | 157 |
| Rosemont | 24 | 0 | 26 |
| Lincolnwood | 16 | 9 | 77 |
| Lemont | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Champaign | 13 | 4 | 53 |
| Springfield | 12 | 1 | 58 |
| Darien | 12 | 0 | 5 |
| Urbana | 10 | 1 | 13 |
| Plainfield | 9 | 1 | 12 |
| Normal | 8 | 2 | 46 |
| Hoffman Estates | 7 | 5 | 20 |
| Rockford | 7 | 0 | 40 |
| Cherry Valley | 7 | 4 | 22 |
| Schiller Park | 7 | 4 | 19 |
| Edwardsville | 7 | 0 | 20 |
| Woodridge | 7 | 4 | 21 |
| Northbrook | 6 | 1 | 11 |
| East Peoria | 6 | 2 | 27 |
| Elk Grove Village | 6 | 3 | 8 |
| Vernon Hills | 5 | 1 | 14 |
| Naperville | 5 | 0 | 28 |
| Oakbrook Terrace | 4 | 3 | 12 |
| Highland Park | 4 | 1 | 16 |
| Evanston | 4 | 0 | 14 |
| Park Ridge | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| Des Plaines | 4 | 1 | 58 |
| Effingham | 4 | 2 | 26 |
| Elgin | 4 | 3 | 28 |
| North Peoria | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| Kenilworth | 4 | 0 | 70 |
| Godfrey | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| West Chicago | 3 | 2 | 44 |
| Bloomingdale | 3 | 1 | 28 |
| Aurora | 3 | 0 | 20 |
| Bolingbrook | 3 | 1 | 36 |
| Itasca | 3 | 1 | 12 |
| Rolling Meadows | 3 | 0 | 26 |
| Bloomington | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Glencoe | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Orland Park | 3 | 0 | 12 |
Home charging incentives in Illinois
- Federal §30C Alternative Fuel Credit (ended) — No longer available for new installs. §30C was terminated for charging equipment placed in service after June 30, 2026. State and utility programs below are now the main incentives.
- Illinois EPA Driving a Cleaner Illinois — Up to 80% of cost. Public and workplace Level 2 grants.
- ComEd EV Charging Rebate — $3,750 residential · up to $200k commercial. Bundle requires off-peak charging enrollment.
Program funding and terms change frequently — confirm availability with the program administrator before purchasing equipment.
Electricians in Illinois
All Illinois EV installers →Anderson Electric
Electrical contractor in Southern View, IL
Chi Town Sparky
Electrical contractor in St. Charles, IL
Glesco Electric
Electrical contractor in Urbana, IL
Hesterberg Electric
Electrical contractor in Gifford, IL
IQ Group
Commercial contractor in Springfield, IL
Jamerson & Bauwens
Electrical contractor in Urbana, IL
FAQs
How many EV charging stations are in Illinois?
WireCircuitPro maps 550 public charging locations in Illinois from OpenStreetMap data, 221 of which offer DC fast charging. Community-mapped data can lag new openings.
Do I need a permit to install a home EV charger in Illinois?
Yes — a new 240V EV charger circuit needs an electrical permit and inspection in virtually every Illinois jurisdiction. Chicago requires conduit for all wiring; suburbs follow standard NEC.
Are there EV charger rebates in Illinois?
Incentives change often. Check your electric utility's EV programs and Illinois's energy office. The federal 30C home-charger credit ended for equipment placed in service after June 30, 2026.
Station data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 (https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). Snapshot 2026-10-15.