Electric Vehicle Rebate Program

Illinois residents that purchase a new or used all-electric vehicle from an Illinois licensed dealer may be eligible for an Illinois' Electric Vehicle Rebate in the amounts set forth below. A $4,000 rebate for the purchase of an all-electric vehicle that is not an electric motorcycle. A $1,500 rebate for the purchase of an all-electric motorcycle. Applicants must apply for the rebate during an open rebate cycle and within 90-days of vehicle purchase using the application forms available on this webpage during the open rebate cycle. There was a total of $14 million appropriated for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2025.

Eligibility requirements for an EV rebate in Illinois include, but are not limited to:The purchaser must reside in Illinois at time of vehicle purchase and at the time the rebate is issued. The vehicle must be purchased from a dealer located in Illinois and licensed by the Illinois Secretary of State. Rented or leased vehicles do not qualify for the rebate. The vehicle cannot have been the subject of a previous EV rebate under this program in IllinoisOnly individuals can receive a rebate and can only receive one rebate. Businesses, government units, organizations, and other entities that are not individuals will be denied a rebate. The rebate amount cannot exceed the purchase price of the vehicle. The purchaser must retain ownership of the vehicle for a minimum of 12 consecutive months immediately after the vehicle purchase dat.eThe purchaser must apply for the rebate within 90-days after the vehicle purchase date.