{"id":34632,"date":"2022-07-14T15:29:25","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T20:29:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/?page_id=34632"},"modified":"2023-09-08T12:26:20","modified_gmt":"2023-09-08T17:26:20","slug":"illinois-ev-rebate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/illinois-ev-rebate\/","title":{"rendered":"Illinois\u2019 Electric Vehicle Rebate"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Illinois\u2019 Electric Vehicle Rebate&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h6><strong><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><ul class=\"icon \"><li><i class=\"fa fa-caret-right\"><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Illinois-EV-Rebate-Program.pdf\">PDF version of this fact sheet<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/span><\/strong><\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;About the Rebate Program&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The third Illinois Electric Vehicle Rebate cycle will open on Nov. 1 and run through January 31, 2024. The state is offering a rebate of up to $4,000 for all-electric vehicle purchases by Illinois residents (there is also a $1,500 rebate for all-electric motorcycle purchases).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This rebate was first made possible because of the Climate &amp; Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), which aims to reduce carbon emissions and reach a goal of 1 million EVs on Illinois roads by 2030.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Important:<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Rebates are subject to the availability of funds in each cycle. Applications are processed in the order they are received, with lower-income applicants receiving priority. So it\u2019s best to submit yours as soon as possible once the cycle opens on <\/span><strong>Nov. 1.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to qualify for the rebate, you must:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Live in Illinois at the time of purchase of the vehicle and when the rebate is issued.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply within 90-days of vehicle purchase. (That means if you bought an eligible vehicle on Aug. 3, you could still apply for the rebate if the completed application is postmarked on the first day of the funding cycle on Nov. 1, according to the state\u2019s <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/epa.illinois.gov\/content\/dam\/soi\/en\/web\/epa\/topics\/ceja\/documents\/ev-rebate-program-faq.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purchase from a licensed Illinois dealer. Rented or leased vehicles are not eligible.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retain ownership of the vehicle for at least a year after the purchase date.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The application and instructions will be posted on this <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/epa.illinois.gov\/topics\/ceja\/electric-vehicle-rebates.html#:~:text=The%20next%20rebate%20cycle%20will,of%20funds%20for%20each%20cycle.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) page on Oct. 18.<\/a><\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This gives interested car-buyers two weeks to gather the required documents.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Documents you\u2019ll have to submit include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copy of the bill of sale, purchase invoice or agreement from an Illinois dealership;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of purchase showing no remaining balance exists (ex. Canceled check);<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copy of the vehicle registration or temporary permit provided by the dealership;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IRS W-9 or W-8 form<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A great resource for more information on the program is the <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/epa.illinois.gov\/topics\/ceja\/electric-vehicle-rebates.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Illinois EPA program website.<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Scroll to the bottom of the page to sign up for their EV Listserv.)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Helpful Resources<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/citizensutilityboard.salsalabs.org\/ev\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>CUB EV Buyer\u2019s Handbook<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 CUB\u2019s consumer guide is designed to help you decide whether an electric vehicle is the right choice for your needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citizensutilityboard.org\/gas-vs-electric-calculator\/\"><strong>CUB&#8217;s EV Calculator<\/strong><\/a>\u2013 See how much you could save by switching to an EV.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/afdc.energy.gov\/fuels\/electricity.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alternative Fuels Data Center: Electricity<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 A consumer guide to switching away from traditional gas-fueled vehicles, courtesy of the Department of Energy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/plugstar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PlugStar<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 A shopping assistant from Plug In America for buying your electric vehicle through local EV dealers and retailers. This website has a tool to help estimate your incentives, costs, and environmental impact by location.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plugshare.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>PlugShare<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 An interactive trip planner of electric vehicle charging stations worldwide compiled and updated by the world\u2019s largest EV driver community. This website is also available as a free app for your smartphone (iOS and Android).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Illinois\u2019 Electric Vehicle Rebate&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text] [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;About the Rebate Program&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:24|text_align:left&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243;][vc_column_text] The third Illinois Electric Vehicle Rebate cycle will open on Nov. 1 and run through January 31, 2024. The state is offering a rebate of up to $4,000 for all-electric vehicle purchases by Illinois residents (there is also a $1,500 rebate for all-electric motorcycle purchases).\u00a0 This rebate was first made possible because of the Climate &amp; Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), which aims to reduce carbon emissions and reach a goal of 1 million EVs on Illinois roads by 2030. Important: Rebates are subject to the availability of funds in each cycle. Applications are processed in the order they are received, with lower-income applicants receiving priority. So it\u2019s best to submit yours as soon as possible once the cycle opens on Nov. 1. In order to qualify for the rebate, you must: Live in Illinois at the time of purchase of the vehicle and when the rebate is issued. Apply within 90-days of vehicle purchase. (That means if you bought an eligible vehicle on Aug. 3, you could still apply for the rebate if the completed application is postmarked on the first day of the funding cycle on Nov. 1, according to the state\u2019s Frequently Asked Questions. Purchase from a licensed Illinois dealer. Rented or leased vehicles are not eligible. Retain ownership of the vehicle for at least a year after the purchase date. The application and instructions will be posted on this Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) page on Oct. 18. This gives interested car-buyers two weeks to gather the required documents.\u00a0 Documents you\u2019ll have to submit include: Copy of the bill of sale, purchase invoice or agreement from an Illinois dealership; Proof of purchase showing no remaining balance exists (ex. Canceled check); Copy of the vehicle registration or temporary permit provided by the dealership; IRS W-9 or W-8 form A great resource for more information on the program is the Illinois EPA program website. (Scroll to the bottom of the page to sign up for their EV Listserv.) Helpful Resources CUB EV Buyer\u2019s Handbook\u2013 CUB\u2019s consumer guide is designed to help you decide whether an electric vehicle is the right choice for your needs.\u00a0 CUB&#8217;s EV Calculator\u2013 See how much you could save by switching to an EV. Alternative Fuels Data Center: Electricity\u2013 A consumer guide to switching away from traditional gas-fueled vehicles, courtesy of the Department of Energy. PlugStar\u2013 A shopping assistant from Plug In America for buying your electric vehicle through local EV dealers and retailers. This website has a tool to help estimate your incentives, costs, and environmental impact by location.\u00a0 PlugShare\u2013 An interactive trip planner of electric vehicle charging stations worldwide compiled and updated by the world\u2019s largest EV driver community. This website is also available as a free app for your smartphone (iOS and Android). 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