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ComEd EV charger rebate 2027: opens January 1 — here’s how to be ready

ComEd’s home charger rebate comes back on January 1, 2027, at lower amounts for most households: up to $2,500 if you’re low-income or in an equity investment community, up to $750 for everyone else. The 2026 round’s funding ran out before the year did, and 2027 money is first-come, first-served — so the households that get it will be the ones whose charger, installer and paperwork are already lined up. This page is the order to do things in.

Program details checked October 2026 against ComEd’s program page and residential program brochure.

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The 2027 round

At a glance

Application window: January 1 – December 31, 2027. Amounts: up to $2,500 for low-income customers and/or customers in a low-income community or EIEC; up to $750 for all other ComEd residential customers. What it covers: the Level 2 charger and its installation together — ComEd lists contractor labor, conduits, cables, fasteners and electric panel work as covered costs. Availability: first-come, first-served according to completed application date, until the funding is exhausted.

For the full picture of where every program stands — the closed 2026 round, the Illinois EPA vehicle rebate, and the ended federal credit — see our 2026–2027 rebate status page. For what an installation actually runs before any rebate, see the Chicago cost Q&A: $800–$1,500 for a straightforward install, $2,000–$4,000 when panel work is involved. Against those numbers, the $750 standard rebate covers a real share of a simple job, and the $2,500 tier can cover most of one.

Eligibility

The rules that decide whether you get paid

Rule 1

ComEd residential customer

Rebates are for ComEd residential accounts — single-family and multi-family tenants included. If your power comes from a municipal utility instead (Naperville is the local example), ComEd’s program doesn’t apply to you.

Rule 2

Smart charger, bought after Feb 1, 2024

The charger must be a “smart” (Wi-Fi-enabled) Level 2 model purchased on or after February 1, 2024. A basic non-connected charger, or one bought before that date, doesn’t qualify — check before you buy, and keep the receipt.

Rule 3

EVSP installer + 90-day filing

The install must be done by a contractor in ComEd’s EV Service Provider (EVSP) network, and that installer submits the rebate application for you — within 90 days of installation. Miss the window and the rebate is gone.

The fourth rule arrives after the check: you must enroll in a time-variant electricity supply rate — from ComEd or an Alternative Retail Electric Supplier — and stay enrolled for at least three years. Time-variant rates are cheaper overnight, which is when home charging happens anyway, but it is a real three-year commitment to factor in.

One caution, straight from ComEd’s brochure: “some restrictions apply regarding the installation date.” Combined with the 90-day filing rule, that means installing in fall 2026 and hoping to claim 2027 money is a gamble. If your timing is flexible, confirm eligibility with ComEd or your EVSP installer — in writing — before scheduling an install ahead of the January 1 opening.

Readiness plan

What to do now, in order

  • 1. Work out your tier. The difference between $750 and $2,500 is whether you qualify as low-income and/or live in a low-income community or EIEC. ComEd’s program page is the source of truth for the criteria — check it before assuming the standard amount.
  • 2. Get itemized quotes this fall. Quotes cost nothing and tell you whether your panel needs work. Ask each installer two questions: are you in ComEd’s EVSP network, and will you file the rebate application? Our cost Q&A lists what a complete quote should include — or request quotes here.
  • 3. Choose the charger before January. It has to be a smart, Wi-Fi-connected Level 2 model purchased on or after February 1, 2024. Buying the right unit early is safe; installing it early is the part to time carefully (see the installation-date caution above).
  • 4. Book the installer, time the install. Line up your EVSP installer so the installation and the application land inside the 2027 window, with the application filed within 90 days of the install. Early filers matter: 2026 funding ran out before the round’s end date.
  • 5. Keep every document. Charger receipt (shows model and purchase date), the itemized invoice, permit and inspection records. The application is only as strong as its paperwork.
  • 6. Enroll in the rate plan. After the install, complete the time-variant supply rate enrollment and plan to stay on it for three years.
FAQ

2027 rebate questions, answered

How much is the ComEd EV charger rebate in 2027?

Up to $2,500 per household if you are low-income and/or live in a low-income community or an Equity Investment Eligible Community (EIEC), and up to $750 for all other ComEd residential customers. The rebate covers the Level 2 charger and its installation together, including contractor labor, conduit, cables and panel work.

When do 2027 ComEd rebate applications open?

Applications open January 1, 2027 and run through December 31, 2027. Rebates are first-come, first-served until the funding runs out — and ComEd has stated that some 2026 funding was exhausted before that round ended, so filing early in the window is the safer plan.

Which chargers qualify for the 2027 rebate?

A smart (Wi-Fi-enabled) Level 2 charger purchased on or after February 1, 2024. Older or non-connected chargers do not qualify, and the purchase date matters as much as the model — keep your receipt.

Who has to install the charger?

A contractor in ComEd's EV Service Provider (EVSP) network. Your EVSP submits the rebate application on your behalf, and it must be submitted within 90 days of the charger installation.

Can I install in late 2026 and claim the 2027 rebate?

Be careful. ComEd's program brochure says restrictions apply regarding the installation date, and applications must be submitted within 90 days of installation — so a fall 2026 install can fall outside the 2027 rules or age past the 90-day window. Confirm eligibility with ComEd or your EVSP installer in writing before scheduling an installation ahead of the January 1, 2027 opening.

What do I have to do besides install the charger?

Enroll in a time-variant electricity supply rate — offered by ComEd or by an Alternative Retail Electric Supplier — and remain enrolled for a minimum of three years. These rates charge less overnight, which is when most home charging happens anyway.

Ready before the window opens?

Describe your panel and parking setup now, compare itemized quotes from local installers, and pick an EVSP contractor who will file your application in January — before the first-come, first-served funding starts moving.

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