Facts last checked . Prices and incentives change often; confirm with Tesla and the program before you order.
Illinois is one of the few states still running a cash EV rebate. The Illinois EPA program has offered $4,000 for a new EV bought from an Illinois-licensed dealer, but it opens in application windows with limited funding and priority for lower-income applicants, so apply as soon as you take delivery and do not treat it as guaranteed.
The rest of the math is about winters and fees. Chicago winters cut range noticeably, Illinois charges EVs more at registration than gas cars, and Chicago-area sales tax is among the highest in the country. ComEd’s hourly pricing rewards owners who charge overnight.
| Model | Base price | Destination + order fee | Tax (6.25%) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model 3 Standard RWD | $36,990 | $1,640 | $2,414 | $41,044 |
| Model 3 Premium RWD | $42,490 | $1,640 | $2,758 | $46,888 |
| Model Y Standard RWD | $39,990 | $1,640 | $2,602 | $44,232 |
| Model Y Premium RWD | $45,990 | $1,640 | $2,977 | $50,607 |
6.25% is the state rate. Local taxes push Chicago above 10%, and the suburbs typically land between 7% and 10%. Base prices are Tesla’s US prices as reported on 2026-10-26 (tesla.com could not be checked directly). Tax is applied to price plus fees, which is a simplification: title, registration and local fees are extra. Every trim and state is in Tesla price by state.
Ended for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025. Any page still promising $7,500 off a new Tesla is out of date.
For 2025 to 2028, buyers who finance a new US-assembled vehicle for personal use can deduct up to $10,000 a year of loan interest, phasing out at higher incomes. Model 3 and Model Y sold in the US are assembled in California or Texas. Confirm your eligibility with a tax professional.
$4,000 for a new EV from an Illinois-licensed dealer, in application windows with limited funds and income-based priority. Check the Illinois EPA site for the current window.
Charger and off-peak programs for utility customers. Terms change by year.
More on what replaced the federal credit: Tesla tax credit ended.
Average residential rate, 19.3¢/kWh (EIA, August 2026). Gas: AAA state average for regular, 2026-10-26. Assumes 12,000 miles a year, 0.28 kWh per mile for a Model 3 including charging losses, and a 30 mpg gas car at about $4.89/gal. Prices last checked October 26, 2026; we refresh them monthly. Run your own numbers in the savings calculator.
Tesla delivers across the state, including Chicago, Aurora, Naperville, Joliet, Rockford and Springfield.
The Model 3 Standard RWD starts at $36,990. Add Tesla's $1,640 destination and order fee and the 6.25% state rate used on this page and it comes to about $41,044 before title and registration. 6.25% is the state rate. Local taxes push Chicago above 10%, and the suburbs typically land between 7% and 10%.
Tesla holds Illinois dealer licences, so its cars have qualified, but the rebate runs in limited application windows with income-based priority. Apply promptly and check the Illinois EPA site for the current window.
Over 10% once state, county and city taxes are combined. Suburbs are usually lower; the tax follows where you register the car.
Expect roughly 20% to 40% less range in deep cold, mostly from cabin and battery heating. Preconditioning while plugged in helps.
At 19¢/kWh, a Model 3 costs about $5 per 100 miles to charge at home, or roughly $648 a year, versus about $1,956 for a comparable gas car.
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