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.

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 date.
• The purchaser must apply for the rebate within 90-days after the vehicle purchase date.

The Illinois EPA has developed a Frequently Asked Questions (en Español) document to answer questions about the program. Program rules with complete requirements are found at 35 Ill. Adm. Code 275, which applicants are encouraged to review prior to submitting an application.

The application rebate cycle is open starting November 1, 2023 and will close January 31, 2024. Low-income applicants are given priority in rebate disbursement. For the purposes of this program, “low income” means “persons and families whose income does not exceed 80% of the State median income as established by the United States Department of Health and Human Services”; a table defining “low income" is included in the application instructions. 

EV rebates are subject to the availability of funds for each cycle. The Illinois General Assembly has appropriated $12 million to Illinois EPA for the current fiscal year, which ends on June 30, 2024. Actual funding amounts will be determined by the amount of money available in the Electric Vehicle Rebate Fund, not to exceed $12 million.

Along with the application form, an applicant must submit FOUR types of documentation.

1. Copy of the bill of sale, purchase invoice, or purchase agreement from an Illinois dealership;
2. Documentation of proof of purchase, such as a copy of a canceled check, an invoice or bill showing that the applicable amount has been paid and that no remaining balance exists, or loan documents. Depending on the type of sales document used by the dealership, the proof of purchase could be shown on the invoice or agreement, such as a $0 balance owed to the dealer. Separate proof of purchase documentation will be needed if the invoice shows that an amount is owed to the dealer and the payment documentation amount(s) will need to match the "owed amount" on the invoice;
3. Copy of the Illinois vehicle registration or temporary permit provided by the dealership at the time of sale/delivery; and
4. IRS W-9 or W-8 form (substitutions for these forms using other government documents or financial statements are not acceptable).

Applicants are asked to only submit the above requested forms and documentation in their application, and not include other items not needed to process the application, such as those related to warranty coverage, insurance, vehicle title, power of attorney, and similar.

IRS Form W-9: Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification

IRS Form W-8BEN

A vehicle being purchased may not have previously been the subject of a rebate under the Electric Vehicle Rebate Program. The below pdf identifies the vehicles that have received a rebate.

VIN Lookup

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Alternative Fuels Data Center - Website with information on federal incentives for EVs and charging infrastructure

Drive Electric - Joint EV website of the federal Department of Transportation and Department of Energy

Electric Fueling Station Locator - at the Alternative Fuels Data Center