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ComEd (Commonwealth Edison): EV charger rebates & programs
Charger + installation rebate: up to $1,000 standard / $2,500 income-eligible. Service area: Chicago and most of northern Illinois.
Quick answer for ComEd
- Charger + installation rebate: up to $1,000 standard / $2,500 income-eligible
- Funding status: active; deadline / window: December 31, 2026 application window; first-come, first-served until 2026 funds are exhausted.
- Service area: Chicago and most of northern Illinois.
- EV rate / managed charging: Hourly Pricing (Rate BESH) — required for the rebate.
Official source: ComEd — EV Charger and Installation Rebate
The offer
What ComEd actually pays
ComEd's residential EV Charger and Installation Rebate pays up to $1,000 toward a Level 2 charger and its installation for standard customers, and up to $2,500 for income-eligible households. The two catches people miss: the installation must be performed by a ComEd-approved EV Service Provider (EVSP) — not any electrician — and you must enroll in ComEd's Hourly Pricing plan (Rate BESH) and stay on it for at least three years. The 2026 application window runs January 1 through December 31 with more than $4 million earmarked for residential chargers, first-come, first-served until funds run out.
Program funded · Deadline / funding window: December 31, 2026 application window; first-come, first-served until 2026 funds are exhausted
Fine print
Requirements that actually disqualify people
- ComEd residential electric customer with the account in good standing
- Level 2 charger installed by a ComEd-approved EV Service Provider (EVSP) — installer choice is not free-form
- Enrollment in ComEd Hourly Pricing (Rate BESH) for a minimum of 3 years
- Higher $2,500 tier: prior-year adjusted gross income at or below 80% of the statewide median (HUD Low-Income Limit table), or an address in a Low-Income Community on the Illinois Solar for All map or an Equity Investment Eligible Community (EIEC)
- Application within the calendar-year window; 2026 funds are first-come, first-served
Ongoing savings
EV rates & charging rewards
Plans: Hourly Pricing (Rate BESH) — required for the rebate.
Hourly Pricing exposes you to real-time market prices, which historically reward overnight charging in ComEd territory. Since the rebate requires three years on the rate, model your whole-house usage — not just the EV — before enrolling; households with heavy late-afternoon usage can give back part of the rebate in rate differences.
Do it right
How to apply, step by step
Step 1
Check the income-eligibility maps (Illinois Solar for All / EIEC) first — the difference between tiers is $1,500
Step 2
Get quotes only from ComEd-approved EV Service Providers and confirm EVSP status in writing
Step 3
Enroll in Hourly Pricing (Rate BESH); the 3-year commitment starts the clock
Step 4
Complete the permitted installation and keep itemized invoices
Step 5
Submit the rebate application in the same calendar year — 2026 residential funds are first-come, first-served
Rules, rebates, and incentives change. Verify with the official program before applying.
Quotes from electricians who know ComEd paperwork
Ask bidders whether they've handled this utility's rebate documentation before — it saves weeks.
Finding an installer yourself: ask for the contractor's state license number, proof of insurance, and at least two recent Level 2 installs. Get the permit number in writing.
Use the free permit checklistFAQ
ComEd — frequently asked questions
How much is the ComEd EV charger rebate in 2026?
Up to $1,000 for standard residential customers and up to $2,500 for income-eligible customers, covering both the Level 2 charger and installation. Applications run January 1 – December 31, 2026, first-come, first-served.
Can any electrician install my charger for the ComEd rebate?
No — this is the requirement that disqualifies the most people. The installation must be performed by a ComEd-approved EV Service Provider (EVSP). Confirm approval status in writing before work starts; an otherwise perfect install by a non-approved electrician gets no rebate.
Do I have to change my electric rate for the ComEd rebate?
Yes. Enrollment in ComEd's Hourly Pricing plan (Rate BESH) for at least three years is a program condition. Overnight EV charging generally does well on hourly pricing, but run your household's numbers before committing.
How do I qualify for the $2,500 income-eligible ComEd tier?
Two paths: household adjusted gross income for the prior year at or below 80% of the Illinois statewide median (per HUD's Low-Income Limit table), or living in a Low-Income Community shown on the Illinois Solar for All map or an Equity Investment Eligible Community.
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