Southwestern Electric Cooperative and your EV charger
Southwestern Electric Cooperative offers 1 electric vehicle (EV) program in Illinois that we have verified against its own published terms, listed below with the amount, the funding status and the date we checked.
Federal listing checked 2026-08-25
| Program | Type | Who qualifies | Amount | Status | Checked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV Charger Rebate | EV charger rebate | Residential | $200 | Open | 2026-08-31 | sweci.com |
Verified programs
- Southwestern Electric Cooperative residential member
- New Level 2 charging station install, or replacement of an existing one; all brands qualify
- Self-installation permitted
- One rebate per category (EV charger) per year, applied as a bill credit
- Apply online with proof of purchase
Conditions are quoted from each program’s own published terms as we read them on the date shown. Meeting them is what makes an application eligible; it is not an approval, and a utility can apply requirements it does not publish.
Listed by the Department of Energy
- EV Level 2 Charging Station Purchase Rebate
- EV Level 2 Charging Station Installation Rebate
Names as published by the Alternative Fuels Data Center, checked 2026-08-25. The federal listing carries no amounts; the figures above come from Southwestern Electric Cooperative's own published terms.
Questions about Southwestern Electric Cooperative in Illinois
How much is the Southwestern Electric Cooperative EV charger rebate in Illinois?
For residential customers, Southwestern Electric Cooperative's EV Charger Rebate in Illinois is $200 (Open, checked 2026-08-31).
Is the Southwestern Electric Cooperative EV charger rebate still available in Illinois?
Yes. Southwestern Electric Cooperative's EV Charger Rebate in Illinois: Open, checked 2026-08-31 against Southwestern Electric Cooperative's own published terms.
Where the federal credit went
There is no federal EV charger tax credit for equipment placed in service after June 30, 2026. Section 30C was terminated by section 70504 of Public Law 119-21. Any quote or article that nets a federal credit against your cost today is out of date — which is most of them.
Utility’s own page: https://www.sweci.com/
Price the install for your address
Whatever Southwestern Electric Cooperative does or does not pay, the install cost is driven by your panel, the run and the permit. Model it in a couple of minutes.