Cost to Run a EV Charging (Level 2, Home) 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 (7 uses/week at 10 kWh each), a ev charging (level 2, home) here costs $62.32 per month.
Per use
$2.05
10 kWh per use
Per day
$2.05
7 uses/week at 10 kWh each
Per month
$62.32
304 kWh
Per year
$748
3,650 kWh
By usage level in Illinois
| Usage | Per day | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light (4×/week) | $1.02 | $31.16 | $374 |
| Typical (7×/week) | $2.05 | $62.32 | $748 |
| Heavy (14×/week) | $4.10 | $125 | $1,497 |
Illinois vs. the rest of the country
Monthly cost at typical usage.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to run a ev charging (level 2, home) in Illinois?
At Illinois's current average residential rate of 20.5¢/kWh (April 2026), a ev charging (level 2, home) with typical usage costs about $2.05 per day, $62.32 per month, or $748 per year.
Is running a ev charging (level 2, home) in Illinois more expensive than average?
Yes. Illinois's electricity costs about 9% more than the U.S. average, so the same usage costs $62.32 per month here versus $57.15 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.