The Village of Broadview is becoming EV Ready! The Village is participating in the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus EV Readiness Program and hopes to earn an EV Ready Bronze designation in the spring of 2025. The Village has also pulled together information from many sources to help you learn about EVs and EV charging stations, decide if they are right for you, and move through the EV charger permitting and installation process.
Our community’s EV readiness goals can be found here: EV readiness letter of commitment
How Do EVs Work?
All-electric vehicles (EVs) run on electricity only. They are propelled by one or more electric motors powered by rechargeable battery packs.
Watch the video below from the U.S. EPA to understand how EVs work.
How Plug-In Vehicles Work
Benefits of EVs
EVs have several advantages over conventional vehicles:
- Energy efficient. EVs convert over 77% of the electrical energy from the grid to power at the wheels. Conventional gasoline vehicles only convert about 12%–30% of the energy stored in gasoline to power at the wheels.
- Lower emissions. To find out how greenhouse gas emissions caused by on-road transportation account for affect Broadview, click here. EVs do not emit tailpipe emissions, which make them a cleaner option to operate compared to gasoline or diesel vehicles, especially if charged with renewable energy.
- Improved air quality. Lower emissions lead to better local air quality.
- Performance benefits. Electric motors provide quiet, smooth operation and stronger acceleration.
- Reduced maintenance costs. EVs have fewer moving parts and don’t require oil changes, tune-ups, cooling system flushes, and other common maintenance services needed for traditional vehicles.
- Reduced energy dependence. Electricity is a domestic energy source.
- Equity. Our community is applying for grants to install EV charging stations in town, to ensure that our residents have access to EV chargers. We are also posting information about EV incentives on our website and social media to let residents know about available funding opportunities that could make EVs more affordable.
Permit Information:
Broadview residents and business owners are welcome to install EV charging stations at their property, however, a permit is required. The Village of Broadview is committed to exceptional customer service for applicants who wish to install EV charging stations. To promote the continued advancement of EV infrastructure and the increase in EVs.
- EV charging station guidelines can be found here.
- Federal and State laws and incentives can be found here.
- EV charging station applications are reviewed within 3-5 business days.
- EV charging station inspections are typically performed within 48 hours upon request.
- For more information on the permitting process to install an EV charging station, please call the building department or email: building@broadview-il.gov
To locate charging stations, please visit these sites:
Parking Regulations at EV Charging Stations
A person may park only an electric vehicle in an electric vehicle charging station space designated for use by electric vehicles. Unauthorized use of EV-only parking by non-EVs at both public and private properties is prohibited.
Illinois Vehicle Code (ILCS 625 ILCS 5/11-1308)
For EV Owners
- Register your EV with ComEd to help the utility assess your electric service needs.
- Find the right electric rate.
- Find an EV charging station installer who is registered with the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC).
Utility Registration and Contractor Certification
- The Village recommends that electric vehicle owners register with ComEd. The ComEd page also includes great resources related to electric vehicles (savings programs, vehicle sharing programs, etc.).
- Contractors installing EV chargers in Broadview must be certified by the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC). To apply for certification or to search for certified contractors, visit the ICC's Utility Company Database Entity Search page.
Rebates and Incentives
- Federal Tax Credit for Vehicles: Use the federal government’s federal tax credit tool to learn about the credit amount available for various EV makes and models. The maximum credit is $7,500 for new vehicles and up to $4,000 for used vehicles.
- New and Used Clean Vehicle Tax Credits, Energy Saver webpage – This Department of Energy webpage describes the new and previously owned clean vehicle tax credits. The page includes a checklist to determine if a vehicle is eligible for either credit. You may also want to contact a tax professional.
- Illinois EV Rebate Program: The Illinois EPA opens rebate application cycles periodically. Application materials will be available on the EV Rebate website shortly before each application cycle opens. Rebates may change, but for the 2025 cycle, residents could apply for a $4,000 rebate on a new or used all-electric vehicle. Purchasers must apply for the rebate during an open rebate cycle and within 90 days of vehicle purchase.
- Federal Tax Credit for EV Charging Equipment – Residents who purchase qualified residential charging equipment may receive a tax credit of 30% of the cost, up to $1,000. Find out more at the above website, or consult a tax professional.
- ComEd residential rebates for EV chargers – ComEd is offering rebates for the purchase and installation of new residential Level 2 chargers.
- ComEd business and public sector rebates and services – ComEd is offering rebates on EVs and on make-ready infrastructure for business and public sector customers, as well as fleet assessments. More details are available at //ComEd.com/Clean.
- Commercial Clean Vehicle Tax Credit – Businesses and tax-exempt organizations that purchase an EV may receive a tax credit of up to $7,500 for vehicles under 14,000 pounds and up to $40,000 for vehicles over that weight.
- Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) Program - Enables commercial property owners to obtain long-term fixed-rate financing for building improvements related to clean energy and energy efficiency.
- ComEd Savings, Benefits & Incentives
- US Department of Energy: Alternative Fuels Data Center - Illinois Laws and Incentives
For other updates on incentives, please visit:
- U.S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center – Illinois Laws and Incentives
- ComEd Savings, Benefits & Incentives, Rebates & Incentives tab
Safety Information
- Maintenance and Safety of Electric Vehicles - U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center
- Electric Vehicle Charging Safety Tips – FEMA, U.S. Fire Administration
Other Resources:
- Drive Electric - U.S. Joint Office of Energy and Transportation
- Drive Electric Illinois
- Explaining Electric & Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles - U.S. EPA
- Green Vehicle Guide - U.S. EPA