Where to Install EV Chargers in Illinois

Where to install EV chargers in Illinois: 1,754 existing locations, 44 chargers per 100k residents, NEVI corridor status, top opportunity ZIPs, network share data, and per-charger install cost bands. Free 0–100 site profitability score for any address.

Illinois install metrics

Public locations
1,754
DC fast sites
542
Chargers per 100k residents
44
Demand-gap score
66/100 — Moderate opportunity

Top opportunity ZIPs

ZIP codes with the highest charger demand-gap — many existing chargers, few of them DC fast.

Top metros for EV charger installation

  1. Chicago — 338 locations · 45 DC fast (13%)
  2. Champaign — 54 locations · 6 DC fast (11%)
  3. Normal — 33 locations · 4 DC fast (12%)
  4. Schaumburg — 29 locations · 6 DC fast (21%)
  5. Joliet — 28 locations · 14 DC fast (50%)
  6. Springfield — 28 locations · 15 DC fast (54%)
  7. Evanston — 26 locations · 1 DC fast (4%)
  8. Oak Park — 23 locations · 1 DC fast (4%)

Install cost bands

Level 2 dual-port
$6,500 – $14,500
DC fast 150 kW
$110,000 – $175,000
DC fast 350 kW
$195,000 – $285,000

Network share in Illinois

NEVI corridor status

Illinois has designated Alternative Fuel Corridors. Projects within one travel mile of a corridor and meeting the 4×150 kW DC fast standard typically qualify for NEVI Formula Program cost-share.

Frequently asked questions

Where should I install an EV charger in Illinois?
Illinois has 1,754 public charging locations and 542 DC fast sites for a population of 12,549,000, or about 44 chargers per 100,000 residents. The highest-opportunity ZIP codes are 60611, 61820, 60606. Run any candidate address through our free profitability analyzer to get a 0–100 score.
Is Illinois good for EV charger investment?
Moderate opportunity. With an EV adoption multiplier of 0.8× the national average and 4.3 DC fast locations per 100k people, Illinois shows meaningful undersupply that creates a window for new sites.
How much does it cost to install a DC fast charger in Illinois?
Industry benchmarks place a 150 kW DC fast charger at $110,000–$175,000 per port, and a 350 kW high-power port at $195,000–$285,000. Dual-port Level 2 stations run $6,500–$14,500.
Does Illinois have NEVI funding for EV chargers?
Yes. Illinois participates in the NEVI Formula Program and has designated Alternative Fuel Corridors eligible for federal cost-share. Sites within one travel mile of a designated corridor and meeting the 4×150 kW DC fast standard typically qualify.
Which charging networks dominate Illinois?
ChargePoint Network (49.9%), Blink Network (8.8%), Non-Networked (6.5%) lead by location count.

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