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Illinois (IL) Residential Power Analysis

How Much Does It Cost to Run a Level 1 EV Charger (120V / 12A Standard Outlet) in Illinois?

In Illinois, running a Level 1 EV Charger (120V / 12A Standard Outlet) (1440W) costs an estimated $1.90 per day or $57.64 per month, based on the current average residential electricity rate of 16.45¢ per kWh.

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Hourly Cost $0.237 Per operating hour
Daily Cost $1.90 Based on 8h/day usage
Monthly Cost $57.64 ~350.4 kWh per month
Annual Cost $691.69 Total yearly electric impact

How Illinois's Rates Compare to the U.S. National Average

The average residential electricity rate in Illinois is 16.45¢/kWh, which is 2.8% higher than the national benchmark of 16.0¢/kWh.

In Illinois $57.64 / month
U.S. National Average $56.06 / month

Because electricity costs in Illinois are above average, reducing the daily duty cycle or upgrading to an Energy Star certified model yields substantial annual savings.

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