Illinois’ largest utility provider, ComEd, has unveiled a $100 million rebate program for 2025, aiming to encourage private, public, and business customers to invest in electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, the company announced.
Of the total funds, $53 million is earmarked for business and public fleets purchasing electric vehicles. The rebates apply across all vehicle weight classes, provided the EVs are used for commercial purposes. An additional $38 million will be allocated for “make ready” infrastructure upgrades to support Level 2 and DC fast chargers at fleet locations open to the public. Meanwhile, non-residential customers will have access to $9 million in funding to help offset upfront costs for at-home Level 2 charging installations, with rebates reaching up to $3,750 per charger.
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ComEd stated that “more than half of the total funds” are set aside for low-income customers and equity-eligible communities, with increased rebates available for those in these areas. The rebate initiative aligns with Illinois’ broader goal of reaching one million EVs on the road by 2030.
“The ComEd rebates that support EV adoption and accelerate the expansion of charging infrastructure are pivotal in driving a sustainable future,” said Megha Lakhchaura, State EV Officer of Illinois. “These initiatives will empower consumers to make cleaner choices and support the transition to zero-emission transportation.”
Susan Mudd, Senior Policy Advocate at the Environmental Law & Policy Center, highlighted the program’s impact, particularly for school transportation. “Getting kids out of dirty diesel buses and communities having fewer diesel trucks and buses passing through them every day will help kids and adult residents’ lungs and health,” she said.
ComEd previously launched a rebate program in 2024, funding nearly 3,500 residential and commercial charging ports and supporting over 200 new and pre-owned electric fleet vehicles. The latest initiative comes as the federal administration’s environmental policies face uncertainty. “With the new federal administration’s threats to numerous air quality programs, ComEd’s program is especially critical, giving school districts the opportunity to provide kids a clean ride to school and others a lifeline to modernize and clean up their vehicle fleets,” Mudd added.