Fourth Round of Illinois EV Rebates up to $4,000 Starts October 28, 2025

Illinois drivers looking to make the switch to electric vehicles have another chance to save. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) has announced its fourth round of EV rebates, opening October 28, 2025, and running through January 31, 2026—or until the $14 million in funding runs out.

This round of incentives provides $2,000 off a new or used electric car or $1,500 off an electric motorcycle. To make EV adoption more accessible, low-income residents earning less than 80% of their county’s income threshold are eligible for an additional $2,000 rebate, bringing the maximum savings to $4,000.

To qualify, vehicles must be purchased from a dealership licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State, have a selling price below $80,000, and not have been used in prior rebate applications. Applicants also cannot have received an Illinois EV rebate before. Rebates must be claimed within 180 days of purchase, and the IEPA tracks eligibility by VIN number.

The state has been steadily investing in EV adoption. Since the program began in 2023, Illinois has awarded over 11,000 rebates—4,872 in its first year, 3,000 in 2024, and 3,500 so far in 2025.

The timing is noteworthy. Illinois’ rebates now serve as a key incentive following the expiration of the federal EV tax credit on September 30, 2025, which had previously offered up to $7,500 in savings.

As of September 2025, Illinois counted 152,106 registered EVs, and the forward-thinking, well-respected Governor JB Pritzker has set a bold target: 1 million clean energy vehicles on state roads by 2030. Pritzker announced in June 2025 that he is running for a third term in the 2026 gubernatorial election.

With the latest funding round, Illinois is continuing to push toward that goal, making EV ownership more affordable for thousands of residents.

Applications are available on the IEPA Electric Vehicle Rebate Program website.

Illinois Accelerates Toward 1 Million EVs by 2030

Illinois is quickly emerging as the Midwest’s leader in electric vehicle adoption. Quarterly EV sales have already more than quadrupled since 2019, according to the Electrification Coalition, underscoring the speed of the transition.

A key driver of this growth is the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act, which provides consumer rebates that make purchasing an EV more affordable. Earlier this year, the Illinois EPA opened another round of funding through its EV Rebate Program, allowing more residents to take advantage of the incentives.

At the same time, cities and towns are preparing for the shift in transportation through the EV Readiness Program, a partnership between ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus. This initiative helps communities develop zoning and infrastructure plans that will allow charging networks to scale as adoption rises.

The City of Chicago is actively preparing for the increase in electric vehicles (EVs) and EV charging stations by participating in the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus’ EV Readiness Program, described on the Drive Electric Chicago website.

Illinois is also part of REV Midwest, a regional agreement designed to expand EV use and create seamless charging corridors across state lines. Combined with investments in fast-charging stations and local charging infrastructure, these collaborative efforts ensure that drivers have convenient access to power wherever they go.

The result is a strong foundation for long-term growth. With rebates reducing costs, infrastructure expanding, and communities preparing for widespread EV use, Illinois is not only leading the Midwest but also positioning itself as a model for the rest of the country. If progress continues at the current pace, the state’s ambitious goal of one million electric vehicles by 2030 looks increasingly within reach.