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Electric Vehicle Rebate Program
Run by Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA)
Illinois EPA pays $4,000 to low-income buyers and $2,000 to other eligible buyers of a new or used all-electric vehicle priced up to $80,000 from an Illinois dealer, and $1,500 for an electric motorcycle. Mail the application by December 31, 2026, within 180 days of purchase.
Amounts
How much you get
$4,000 for a low-income applicant (household income at or below 80% of the area median income) buying an all-electric vehicle other than a motorcycle; $2,000 for other eligible applicants; $1,500 for an electric motorcycle. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Electric car or truckLow-income applicant | $4,000 |
| Electric car or truckOther eligible applicant | $2,000 |
| Any eligible applicantElectric motorcycle | $1,500 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 6 of these.
Your home is in Illinois.
Family income no more than 500% of the federal poverty line, and you can't be claimed as a dependent. The $4,000 amount is for household incomes at or below 80% of the area median income (HUD Illinois income limits).
You must live in Illinois when you buy the vehicle and when the rebate is issued, and register the vehicle in Illinois.
You can't have received a rebate under the Electric Vehicle Rebate Act in the 10 years before Illinois EPA receives your application (rebates from the old Alternate Fuels Program don't count).
Keep the vehicle for at least 12 consecutive months after the purchase date, or repay the rebate.
Individuals only; businesses, governments and organizations are denied.
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums for ev charging.
All-electric (no plug-in hybrids or extended-range vehicles) and legally permitted on all public roads, including interstates; vehicles with a top speed under 45 mph, golf carts and off-road vehicles don't qualify.
Selling price of $80,000 or less, not counting taxes, license and registration, documentary fees and separately itemized aftermarket products.
Bought (not leased or rented) from a dealer licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State, and not previously the subject of a rebate (checked by VIN).
Applying
How to apply
You apply by mail. Postmarked within 180 days of the vehicle purchase date and between August 1 and December 31, 2026.
- Buy an eligible all-electric vehicle from an Illinois licensed dealer.
Check the VIN against Illinois EPA's list of vehicles that already got a rebate. Funds can't be reserved before you buy.
- Gather the four required documents.
Bill of sale or purchase agreement, proof of payment showing no balance owed (or loan papers), Illinois registration or dealer temporary permit, and an IRS W-9 (or W-8).
- Mail the application form during the open cycle.
It must be postmarked within 180 days of purchase and between August 1 and December 31, 2026. Mail only; no email, fax or hand delivery. Certified mail gives you proof of receipt.
- Receive a paper check from the Illinois Comptroller.
Low-income applicants are paid first; other applicants may wait until after the cycle closes. Track payment on the Comptroller's Vendor Payments page.
Bill of sale, purchase invoice or purchase agreement from an Illinois dealer
Proof of payment (canceled check, paid invoice or loan documents)
Illinois vehicle registration or temporary permit
IRS Form W-9 or W-8
Forms and instructions, including for applying by mailIllinois EPA: Electric Vehicle Rebate Program Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about applyingepa.ev@illinois.gov
Stacking
Use it with
Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
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Get an email if this program changes
We'll write if its amount, status or deadline changes. Nothing else.
FAQ
Questions
How much does Electric Vehicle Rebate Program pay?
$1,500 to $4,000, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Is there an income limit?
Family income no more than 500% of the federal poverty line, and you can't be claimed as a dependent. The $4,000 amount is for household incomes at or below 80% of the area median income (HUD Illinois income limits).
Do renters qualify?
You must live in Illinois when you buy the vehicle and when the rebate is issued, and register the vehicle in Illinois.
What’s the deadline?
Apply after it’s installed: within 6 months of purchase or by Dec 31, 2026, whichever comes first.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 27, 2026.
Can I get a rebate if I bought the car before the cycle opened?
Yes, if you apply within 180 days of the purchase date, during the open cycle, and meet the other rules.
Is there a state rebate for a home EV charger?
No. Illinois EPA says there are currently no state grants or rebates for home charging equipment for individual EV owners.
Can I apply by email or drop off my application?
No. Applications are accepted only by physical mail (USPS, FedEx, UPS), not email, fax or hand delivery.
Will unpaid applications roll over to the next cycle?
No. Applications that couldn't be paid for lack of funds, or that came in after the cycle, aren't rolled over.
What if I sell or trade in the EV?
After 12 months you can sell it without affecting the rebate. Before that, you must pay the rebate back unless you replace a totaled EV with another electric vehicle.
Plain words
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References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
- Illinois EPA: Electric Vehicle Rebate Program
- Illinois EPA: Electric Vehicle Rebate Program Frequently Asked Questions
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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