Illinois EV Charger Tax Credit 2026: Federal Section 30C + State Incentives
How to combine the federal Section 30C credit with Illinois state and utility programs — and check your address eligibility before the June 30 deadline.
The Federal Section 30C Credit (Brief)
The Section 30C Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit refunds 30% of your home EV charger equipment and installation cost, up to $1,000. To qualify, the property must sit in an eligible census tract — IRS-defined low-income or non-urban tracts under the 2020 census — and the charger must be placed in service by June 30, 2026. Renters do not qualify. Read the full Section 30C guide for filing details, qualifying costs, and Form 8911 instructions.
Illinois-Specific Incentives
Illinois residents can combine the federal Section 30C credit with ComEd’s EV Charging Rebate, which offers up to $500 for residential Level 2 charger installation. The ComEd program is available to residential customers in ComEd’s service territory. Ameren Illinois offers a separate rebate up to $200 for customers in its territory. Both utility rebates can be combined with the federal Section 30C credit.
Calculate Your Illinois EV Charger Tax Credit
Use the free calculator below to check census-tract eligibility for your Illinois ZIP code and estimate your total federal + state credit.
Open Section 30C CalculatorIllinois Section 30C — Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Example: $3,000 install - $500 ComEd rebate = $2,500 net. Section 30C = $2,500 × 30% = $750 federal credit.
Related
Tax rules change. This page reflects federal and Illinois state law as of April 2026. Verify eligibility with a tax professional or IRS.gov before making financial decisions. State and utility programs change frequently — check the linked program pages for current availability.
Reflects federal law as of April 27, 2026.
Sources: IRS — About Form 8911, DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center