Electric Vehicle Rebate Program
Illinois residents who purchase a new or used all-electric vehicle (with a base price not exceeding $80,000) from an Illinois licensed dealer can receive a $4,000 rebate if you meet low-income criteria, or $2,000 if you don't—motorcycles qualify for $1,500. You must apply within 180 days of purchase, provide your bill of sale, proof of payment, Illinois vehicle registration, and an IRS W-9 or W-8 form, and keep the vehicle registered in Illinois for at least 12 months. Only individuals can receive one rebate per lifetime, and your household income cannot exceed 500% of the federal poverty line, with income limits varying by county.
You can help eligible customers access $2,000–$4,000 rebates (depending on income status) by ensuring they purchase vehicles under $80,000 from your Illinois-licensed dealership and understand the 180-day application window. Rebates are available to the extent of the $14 million annual state appropriation, so early customer applications improve approval odds. Customers must retain ownership and Illinois registration for 12 months, and you should remind them that they cannot have received an EV rebate in the prior 10 years.
The program allocates $14 million annually in rebates: $4,000 for low-income applicants, $2,000 for non-low-income applicants, and $1,500 for motorcycles, capped at vehicle purchase price and 500% of federal poverty line income thresholds (county-determined). Applicants must submit four documents (bill of sale, proof of payment, Illinois registration, and IRS W-9/W-8), apply within 180 days of purchase by postmark, and not have received a rebate in the prior 10 years. Vehicle eligibility requires an $80,000 purchase price limit, Illinois dealership purchase, 12-month ownership retention, and Illinois registration; the Illinois EPA uses VIN tracking and maintains a searchable list of previously rebated vehicles to prevent duplicate claims.
Program details
- Program ID
- 22554
- Last updated
- 5/22/2025
Eligibility
- Sectors
- residential
- Technologies
- passenger electric vehicles
Incentive amount
$14 million
Program summary
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 Illinois
- Only 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.e
- The purchaser must apply for the rebate within 90-days after the vehicle purchase date.
Contact & resources
- Contact email
- epa.ev@illinois.gov
- Additional resources
Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.
