Electric Vehicles

There's a federal tax rebate of $7,500 for EV models, and our state also offers incentives for purchasing an EV or plug-in hybrid too.

Those who commute with an EV can get access to the HOV lane which is reserved for multiple passengers, while some utility companies will offer you different incentives too. Also, being able to charge up whenever be it at home, in public or at work without having to go to the gas station is a benefit, along with the zero-emissions and clean air.

According to a study done by Consumer Reports in 2020, drivers can expect $1,000 of fuel savings when driving an EV over a gas engine.

Since you won't have services like oil changes, you can see a big reduction in maintenance costs with an EV, as Consumer Reports in 2020 said that drivers can see $4,600 in lifetime savings with an EV over a gas engine in maintenance.

Electric batteries average out at around 250 miles of range with new options improving on it. A gas engine provides around 300-400 miles on average. You can stay charged with public and at-home options, and it's recommended that you plan your route for long trips in an EV to get to charging stations on the road.

Level 1 chargers charge at 2 to 5 miles per hour for plug-in hybrids, while Level 2 chargers can net you 10-20 miles of range per hour, and Level 3 fast chargers offer 60-80 miles of range in 20 minutes.

You can charge at home with a Level 1 charger for your plug-in hybrid, while Level 2 chargers required an electrician installing it, but charge your EVs efficiently.

Your electric battery will last on average 100,000 to 200,000 miles with the right care. This leaves plenty of room to explore the Chicago area and beyond!