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Small business EV charging in Chicago, IL
Short answer: Commercial Level 2 installation runs about $600–$12,700 per unit (average about $3,000) plus the charger, per a 2015 U.S. DOE report (national, not Chicago-specific). ComEd: ComEd Business & Public Sector Make-Ready Rebate: up to $5,000 per Level 2 port for make-ready infrastructure (up to $7,500 for eligible customers). It does not cover the charger itself.
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Commercial install cost (national)
Level 2 installation for non-residential sites: ballpark $600–$12,700 per unit (average about $3,000), not including the charger itself; Level 2 charger units cost $400–$6,500 per single port. DC fast charger installation: $4,000–$51,000.
These are national figures from a 2015 U.S. DOE report; they are old, and no city-specific commercial figure was found. DOE's current AFDC page says public and workplace Level 2 installs average around $2,500 per connector. Sources: U.S. DOE – Costs Associated With Non-Residential Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (2015, PDF); U.S. DOE AFDC – Procurement and Installation for EV Charging Infrastructure (accessed 2026-10-25).
ComEd commercial rebates
ComEd Business & Public Sector Make-Ready Rebate: up to $5,000 per Level 2 port for make-ready infrastructure (up to $7,500 for eligible customers). It does not cover the charger itself.
Source: ComEd – Business & Public Sector Make-Ready Rebate Program (accessed 2026-10-25).
Chicago commercial permit
Commercial EV permit fee: data pending. Commercial jobs are usually priced by valuation or plan review, and we haven't sourced a Chicago commercial line item. For reference, the residential/general fee we sourced: Installation of up to 10 new circuits on a single service disconnecting means: $160 (service disconnecting means only, under 400A: $80). No EV-specific line. Effective Jan 1, 2027. Source: Chicago Building Permit Fee Tables 2027 (official PDF).
How much does a commercial EV charger cost to install in Chicago?
No Chicago-specific figure found. Nationally, U.S. DOE (2015) puts non-residential Level 2 installation at $600–$12,700 per unit (about $3,000 average), excluding the charger.
Are there business EV charger rebates in Chicago?
ComEd Business & Public Sector Make-Ready Rebate: up to $5,000 per Level 2 port for make-ready infrastructure (up to $7,500 for eligible customers). It does not cover the charger itself.
What permit does a Chicago business need for an EV charger?
An electrical permit from the city is typical; the commercial fee is data pending on this site. Check with the Chicago building department.
Last updated: Oct 25, 2026. Methodology