EV Readiness

EV Charger Installation 
The Village already operates an EV charging station at Village Hall (200 N. River St.). Still, it seeks residential and business partners to commit to eco-friendly transportation to ensure convenient access for residents, businesses, and visitors. To ensure equitable access, the Village will encourage more charging stations to be strategically placed in public parking lots and high-traffic locations, such as multi-family housing areas.

When selecting a contractor to install your electric vehicle charger, the Village recommends choosing a contractor that is registered with the ICC.

A building permit application and Electric Vehicle Charger Application Checklist are required to obtain a permit for electric vehicle chargers. The Village will strive to ensure that permits for electric vehicle chargers are approved within 10 business days, and that inspections will occur within 5 business days of installation and the contractor’s request.

Electric Vehicle Charging Station Locations
Thousands of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are available in the United States. These charging stations are installed in key areas throughout the country for public and workplace charging to supplement residential charging. Most EV owners do the majority of their charging at home.

Station Locations
Find charging stations by location or along a route. Use the Advanced Filters to search for private and planned stations and charging stations to match certain search criteria.

Infrastructure Development
For widespread adoption of EVs, consumers and fleets need a robust network of charging stations. Learn about developing infrastructure to charge these vehicles with the resources in the menus below.

PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
To promote awareness and understanding of electric vehicles, the Village of Montgomery is working to enhance its online resources and educational efforts to best inform residents of the benefits of EVs, dispel common myths, and provide resources to support a smooth transition to electric transportation.

PRESS COVERAGE
Montgomery unveils plans for electric vehicle readiness – Shaw Local News Network, Jan. 22, 2024
Montgomery preparing to see more electric vehicles on the road – WSPY FM 107.1, Jan. 31, 2024

INCENTIVE PROGRAMS
The Village plans to explore incentive programs to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles. Many of these incentives exist through utility providers such as ComEd, the IEPA Electric Vehicle Rebate Program, and the federal Commercial Clean Vehicle Tax Credit. The Village seeks to connect residents and business owners with these programs and incentives to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles.

View Rebates and Incentives.

POLICY DEVELOPMENT
To support the growing EV ecosystem, the Village of Montgomery is working to develop policies that facilitate the integration of electric vehicles into the community.

On March 25th, 2024, the Village Board passed Ordinance #2070, which makes it easier to build electric vehicle chargers. For example, the Ordinance amends the Unified Development Ordinance to allow chargers to be built in more formats and districts and reduces parking requirements for parking lots with chargers.

The Village has also streamlined permitting for EV chargers by creating a clear checklist and procedures that will allow the Village to process and approve permit applications in no more than 10 days.