Cost to Run a Electric Lawn Mower in Illinois
Illinois's average residential electricity rate is 20.5¢/kWh as of April 2026 — the 36th cheapest in the country, 9% above the U.S. average. At typical usage (1 use/week at 1.5 kWh each), a electric lawn mower here costs $1.34 per month.
Per use
$0.31
1.5 kWh per use
Per day
4.4¢
1 use/week at 1.5 kWh each
Per month
$1.34
6.5 kWh
Per year
$16.03
78 kWh
By usage level in Illinois
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (1×/week) | 2.2¢ | $0.67 | $8.02 |
| Typical (1×/week) | 4.4¢ | $1.34 | $16.03 |
| Heavy (2×/week) | 8.8¢ | $2.67 | $32.07 |
Illinois vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a electric lawn mower in Illinois?
At Illinois's current average residential rate of 20.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a electric lawn mower with typical usage costs about 4.4¢ per day, $1.34 per month, or $16.03 per year.
Is running a electric lawn mower in Illinois more expensive than average?
Yes. Illinois's electricity costs about 9% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $1.34 per month here versus $1.22 nationally.
What does electricity cost in Illinois right now?
Illinois residents pay an average of 20.5¢ per kWh as of April 2026 — the 36th cheapest rate of the 51 U.S. jurisdictions we track.