City of Aurora EV application
Aurora's dedicated residential EVCS application asks for construction drawings, one-line electrical diagrams, floor plans showing the charger and clearances, a service load calculation per NEC, and equipment cut sheets.
Why Aurora
A big city with its own EV playbook
Aurora stretches across Kane, DuPage, Kendall, and Will counties, and its housing is just as varied: historic homes near the Fox River and downtown, mid-century neighborhoods in between, and newer subdivisions on the east and west edges. That mix means installs here run the full range — from half-day jobs in newer homes with 200-amp panels to older homes where a panel upgrade comes first.
What sets Aurora apart administratively is the paperwork. The city's Development Services Department publishes a dedicated Electric Vehicle Charging Station permit application just for single-family homes — one of the more thorough residential EV permits in the suburbs. Knowing what's in it before you start keeps the timeline short.
Aurora is ComEd territory, so ComEd's residential EV programs and time-of-use rate options apply here — worth checking before you buy the charger.
Your home
The permit, the panel, the installer
Registered, twice over
Aurora expects the installing contractor to be registered with the Illinois Commerce Commission and licensed/registered with the City of Aurora before the permit is issued. Verify both before work starts.
Fox River & downtown
Homes in Aurora's older neighborhoods near downtown and the river often have 100-amp panels and longer wire runs. A load calculation during quoting gives the definitive answer on whether the panel can carry a charger.
The drawings requirement sounds heavier than it is — for a standard garage install, your installer's application package covers it. What it does mean: Aurora takes EV permits seriously enough to have a purpose-built process, so choose an installer who has pulled this specific permit before rather than one figuring it out on your job.
Detached garages and long runs
Some Aurora properties have detached garages, which means a trenched underground run from the house panel. Routine work, but it adds labor and materials — flag it in your quote request so the estimate accounts for it.
Costs & incentives
What you'll pay in Aurora
A straightforward Aurora install — adequate panel, short garage run — typically runs $800–$1,500 including the charger. Older homes needing panel work or long runs more often land at $2,000–$4,000. Our Chicago cost guide covers every variable.
Before you buy, check ComEd's 2026 residential rebate: it has offered up to $2,500 per household toward a Level 2 charger and installation for qualifying customers, and a time-of-use electricity rate can cut your overnight charging costs. Funds are limited and terms change — confirm the current offer on ComEd's website.
FAQ
Aurora questions, answered
Is Aurora's EV permit different from a normal electrical permit?
Yes — Aurora publishes a dedicated residential EV charging station application with EV-specific submittal requirements (one-line diagrams, load calculation, equipment cut sheets). Your installer should be familiar with this exact form.
Does my installer need special registration?
Aurora's application expects the contractor to be registered with the Illinois Commerce Commission as an EV charging station installer and licensed/registered with the city. Ask for proof of both.
My home is from the 1960s. Will my panel handle it?
Maybe — many mid-century homes have 100-amp service that's already spoken for. A load calculation during quoting gives the definitive answer, and alternatives like a smaller charger circuit can avoid a full upgrade.
Which areas does this site cover?
The quote form covers Aurora and surrounding suburbs including Naperville, Batavia, North Aurora, Montgomery, and Oswego. One quote form covers the area.
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