Electric vehicle rebate program for Illinois residents announced

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Director John J. Kim announced the opening of Illinois’ Electric Vehicle (EV) Rebate Program on July 1. The program was created under the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) passed by the General Assembly and signed by Governor Pritzker in the fall of 2021. Applications for the first funding round are being accepted starting July 1 and must be postmarked on or before Sept. 30, 2022.

“With our nation-leading rebate program, it’s never been more affordable for Illinois residents to buy and drive an electric vehicle,” said Gov. J.B. Pritzker. “My...