ComEd customer
You must be a ComEd residential electricity customer. Homes inside Naperville's municipal electric service area don't qualify — Naperville runs its own utility (see the Naperville exception below).
2026 program
Up to $2,500 per household
In February 2026, ComEd announced $70 million in EV rebates for the year — one of the largest regional EV pushes in the country. The residential slice: more than $4 million for the Residential EV Charger and Installation Rebate Program, offering rebates of up to $2,500 per household toward the purchase and installation of a Level 2 home EV charger.
Through 2026, ComEd reports the broader EV rebate effort has funded more than 4,600 charging ports across northern Illinois. Rebate dollars are limited and awarded while funding lasts — confirm current availability at ComEd.com/EV before counting on it in your budget.
Eligibility
Who qualifies — and what's required
ICC-certified installer
The charger must be installed by an Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) certified installer. Illinois requires this certification for EV charging work — confirm it before anyone touches your panel.
Time-variant rate, 3 years
You must enroll in a ComEd time-variant electricity supply rate (such as Hourly Pricing or Time-of-Day) for three years. These rates reward off-peak charging — which is when you'd charge anyway.
The time-variant rate requirement is the one people miss. It's not a penalty — ComEd's Hourly Pricing program has saved most participants money (over 70,000 customers enrolled as of late 2026), and overnight EV charging is the textbook use case for it. But it is a three-year commitment, so read the terms.
How to apply
The process, step by step
- 1. Check availability. Start at ComEd.com/EV — rebate funds are finite, and the residential pool was $4M+ for 2026. Apply before you buy, not after.
- 2. Get quotes from ICC-certified installers. Our Chicago cost guide covers what a Level 2 install runs ($800–$1,500 straightforward, $2,000–$4,000 with panel work) — the rebate can cover a large share of that.
- 3. Install and inspect. Your city or village likely requires a building permit and final electrical inspection — keep the paperwork; rebate programs typically want proof of a permitted install.
- 4. Enroll in the time-variant rate. Complete the three-year rate enrollment ComEd requires.
- 5. File the rebate claim. Submit through ComEd's program portal with your receipts and installer certification.
Also in 2026
Other programs worth knowing
Naperville's own incentive: Naperville's municipal utility means ComEd rebates don't apply there — but the city offers up to $500 toward a permitted, hardwired Level 2 or Level 3 residential charging station. Details on our Naperville installation guide.
Business & public sector: ComEd's 2026 programs also include $35M+ for fleet EV purchases ($7,500–$240,000 per vehicle) and $29M+ for make-ready infrastructure. If you manage a workplace or municipal fleet, that's the bigger pool.
Federal: Federal EV tax credits have been in flux — check current IRS guidance rather than assuming any credit still exists. We don't track federal policy on this page.
FAQ
Rebate questions, answered
How much is the ComEd EV charger rebate in 2026?
Up to $2,500 per household for the purchase and installation of a residential Level 2 EV charger, through the Residential EV Charger and Installation Rebate Program.
Who qualifies?
ComEd residential customers. The install must be done by an ICC-certified installer, and you must enroll in a time-variant supply rate for three years.
Do the rebates apply in Naperville?
No — Naperville's municipal utility excludes it from ComEd programs. Naperville's own incentive (up to $500 for a permitted, hardwired station) is the local equivalent.
Is funding still available?
The residential pool was $4M+ for 2026 and funds are awarded while they last. Check ComEd.com/EV for current status before budgeting around the rebate.
Does it cover the charger, the install, or both?
Both — up to $2,500 per household covers purchase and installation together.
Can the rebate make installation free?
For a straightforward $800–$1,500 install, a $2,500 rebate can cover the whole job. With panel upgrades ($2,000–$4,000+), it covers a large share but not all of it.
Get your quote before the funds run out
Rebates go to whoever applies while funding lasts. Describe your panel and parking setup — local ICC-certified installers respond with itemized quotes.
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