Cheapest EV Charging in Illinois
Where is EV charging cheapest in Illinois?
As of October 20, 2026, the city with the cheapest average EV charging in Illinois is Alton at Free per kWh on average across 3 priced stations. We rank 22 Illinois cities by their average published $/kWh below.
City figures are the average $/kWh as of October 20, 2026 across stations with published pricing. Charging costs change frequently — confirm at the station before charging.
Cities Ranked by Average EV Charging Price in Illinois
| # | City | Avg $/kWh | Cheapest | Priced Stations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alton | Free | Free | 3 3 free |
| 2 | Champaign | Free | Free | 8 8 free |
| 3 | Crystal Lake | Free | Free | 3 3 free |
| 4 | East Peoria | Free | Free | 4 4 free |
| 5 | Galena | Free | Free | 5 5 free |
| 6 | Normal | Free | Free | 16 16 free |
| 7 | Peoria | Free | Free | 4 4 free |
| 8 | Quincy | Free | Free | 5 5 free |
| 9 | Rockford | Free | Free | 5 5 free |
| 10 | Wheaton | Free | Free | 3 3 free |
| 11 | Bloomington | $0.02/kWh | Free | 12 11 free |
| 12 | Naperville | $0.07/kWh | Free | 7 6 free |
| 13 | Chicago | $0.08/kWh | Free | 55 44 free |
| 14 | Elk Grove Village | $0.12/kWh | Free | 4 3 free |
| 15 | North Aurora | $0.13/kWh | Free | 4 3 free |
| 16 | Urbana | $0.15/kWh | Free | 3 2 free |
| 17 | Schiller Park | $0.17/kWh | Free | 3 2 free |
| 18 | Elgin | $0.20/kWh | Free | 5 3 free |
| 19 | Kankakee | $0.23/kWh | Free | 4 2 free |
| 20 | Bensenville | $0.25/kWh | Free | 4 2 free |
| 21 | Rosemont | $0.31/kWh | $0.20/kWh | 3 |
| 22 | Niles | $0.33/kWh | Free | 4 1 free |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which city has the cheapest EV charging in Illinois?
As of October 20, 2026, Alton has the lowest average published rate at Free per kWh across 3 priced stations.
How are Illinois cities ranked for charging cost?
Each city's figure is the average of every station with a published $/kWh price in that city (cities need at least 3 priced stations to be ranked). Cities are sorted cheapest to most expensive.