Electricity Rates in Illinois
The average residential electricity rate in Illinois is 15.9¢/kWh (EIA, 2024 annual avg) — 4% below the U.S. average, ranking #19 of 51 for price. At this rate, charging a typical 60–80 kWh EV at home costs just a few dollars. See exact costs by model below.
Residential rate
15.9¢/kWh
EIA, 2024 annual avg
Vs U.S. average
-4%
16.5¢/kWh national
Price rank
#19
of 51 (1 = highest)
Cost to charge popular EVs in Illinois
Full 0–100% home charge at Illinois's 15.9¢/kWh rate.
| Model | Battery | Full charge |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | 57.5 kWh | $10.14 |
| Tesla Model Y | 75 kWh | $13.23 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 91 kWh | $16.05 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 85 kWh | $14.99 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 77.4 kWh | $13.65 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 131 kWh | $23.10 |
| Nissan Leaf | 39 kWh | $6.88 |
| Rivian R1S | 135 kWh | $23.81 |
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Frequently asked questions
The average residential electricity rate in Illinois is about 15.9¢/kWh (EIA, 2024 annual avg), which is 4% below the U.S. average. That makes it #19 of 51 U.S. jurisdictions by price.
Major utilities in Illinois
The state average blends every provider — your utility's actual rate may differ.
Commonwealth Edison rates15.2¢/kWhAmeren Illinois rates15.3¢/kWhMidAmerican Energy rates10.0¢/kWhCity of Springfield rates11.9¢/kWhCity of Naperville rates13.0¢/kWhCorn Belt Energy rates15.8¢/kWhSouthwestern Electric Coop rates13.7¢/kWhSoutheastern IL Elec Coop rates14.5¢/kWhNorris Electric Coop rates15.1¢/kWhJo-Carroll Energy rates19.8¢/kWhTri-County Electric Coop, Inc (IL) rates16.0¢/kWhCity of St Charles rates15.4¢/kWhEgyptian Electric Coop Assn rates15.5¢/kWhWayne-White Counties Elec Coop rates16.6¢/kWh