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Cost to charge a 2025 Polestar 2 in Illinois: $75/month

Charging a 2025 Polestar 2 at home in Illinois costs about $75 per month ($900 per year) for 13,500 miles, based on Illinois's average residential rate of 19.89¢/kWh and the EPA rating of 34 kWh/100 mi. A full charge (278 miles of range) costs around $18.53. That is $1,828 a year less than a typical 24 MPG gas car at Illinois's $4.85/gal.

Per month$75
Per mile6.7¢
Full charge$18.53
vs. gas car / yr−$1,828

Your 2 charging cost in Illinois

Public DC fast charging is often 40–60¢/kWh
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2 charging cost in nearby-ranked states

Ohio$72/mo · 19.2¢/kWhDelaware$73/mo · 19.3¢/kWhWisconsin$74/mo · 19.6¢/kWhPennsylvania$82/mo · 21.7¢/kWhMaryland$82/mo · 21.8¢/kWhMichigan$87/mo · 23.0¢/kWh

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FAQ

How much does it cost to charge a 2025 Polestar 2 in Illinois?

Charging a 2025 Polestar 2 at home in Illinois costs about $75 per month ($900 per year) for 13,500 miles, based on Illinois's average residential rate of 19.89¢/kWh and the EPA rating of 34 kWh/100 mi. A full charge (278 miles of range) costs around $18.53. That is $1,828 a year less than a typical 24 MPG gas car at Illinois's $4.85/gal.

Is Illinois a cheap state to charge an EV?

Illinois ranks #36 of 50 states for the cost of charging a 2025 Polestar 2 at home (1 = cheapest).

Does public fast charging cost more?

Yes. DC fast chargers usually cost several times more per kWh than home charging, so drivers who rely on them can pay two to three times the home estimate. Use the calculator to enter your own price.