How much does it cost to run a ev charging (level 2) in Illinois?
A 7,200-watt ev charging (level 2) costs about $1.38 an hour in Illinois, or about $83.03 a month at 2 hours a day.
Two hours at 7.2 kW adds roughly 40 to 50 miles of range for most EVs.
Illinois electricity averages 19.22¢ per kWh, about 6% more than the U.S. average of 18.19¢. It ranks 36 of 51 from cheapest to most expensive.
Your cost
Cost by wattage
| Wattage | Hour | Day | Month | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low (3,300 W) | $0.63 | $1.27 | $38.06 | $463 |
| Typical (7,200 W) | $1.38 | $2.77 | $83.03 | $1,010 |
| High (11,500 W) | $2.21 | $4.42 | $133 | $1,614 |
Day, month and year assume 2 hours of use a day.
Ways to spend less
- Charge overnight if your utility has a cheaper off-peak rate; it can cut charging cost a lot.
- Level 2 and Level 1 charging cost the same per kWh; Level 2 is just faster.
Monthly cost in every state
| State | Rate | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 12.36¢ | $53.40 |
| Nebraska | 12.90¢ | $55.73 |
| Idaho | 12.96¢ | $55.99 |
| Utah | 13.16¢ | $56.85 |
| Louisiana | 13.35¢ | $57.67 |
| Nevada | 13.53¢ | $58.45 |
| Oklahoma | 13.58¢ | $58.67 |
| Arkansas | 13.61¢ | $58.80 |
| Tennessee | 13.87¢ | $59.92 |
| Montana | 13.95¢ | $60.26 |
| Wyoming | 13.95¢ | $60.26 |
| Missouri | 13.96¢ | $60.31 |
| Iowa | 14.20¢ | $61.34 |
| Kentucky | 14.27¢ | $61.65 |
| Washington | 14.40¢ | $62.21 |
| South Dakota | 14.50¢ | $62.64 |
| North Carolina | 14.94¢ | $64.54 |
| New Mexico | 15.08¢ | $65.15 |
| Mississippi | 15.19¢ | $65.62 |
| Kansas | 15.21¢ | $65.71 |
| Florida | 15.30¢ | $66.10 |
| Georgia | 15.40¢ | $66.53 |
| Oregon | 15.40¢ | $66.53 |
| Arizona | 15.44¢ | $66.70 |
| West Virginia | 15.47¢ | $66.83 |
| South Carolina | 15.93¢ | $68.82 |
| Texas | 16.06¢ | $69.38 |
| Minnesota | 16.25¢ | $70.20 |
| Alabama | 16.54¢ | $71.45 |
| Colorado | 16.72¢ | $72.23 |
| Virginia | 16.83¢ | $72.71 |
| Indiana | 17.04¢ | $73.61 |
| Delaware | 17.86¢ | $77.16 |
| Ohio | 18.70¢ | $80.78 |
| Wisconsin | 19.00¢ | $82.08 |
| Illinois | 19.22¢ | $83.03 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.04¢ | $90.89 |
| Maryland | 21.30¢ | $92.02 |
| Michigan | 21.53¢ | $93.01 |
| Vermont | 23.95¢ | $103 |
| New Jersey | 23.98¢ | $104 |
| District of Columbia | 24.66¢ | $107 |
| New Hampshire | 26.79¢ | $116 |
| Alaska | 27.09¢ | $117 |
| Connecticut | 27.97¢ | $121 |
| Rhode Island | 29.22¢ | $126 |
| New York | 29.38¢ | $127 |
| Maine | 29.99¢ | $130 |
| Massachusetts | 30.14¢ | $130 |
| California | 33.25¢ | $144 |
| Hawaii | 46.28¢ | $200 |
At 7,200 watts for 2 hours a day, 30 days a month. Rates are average residential prices from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, January–July 2026 (EIA Electric Power Monthly). Your bill's rate may differ, so enter your own in the calculator.