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DuPage County, IL Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Governing section
DuPage County Code § 23-21
Usage fee
$0.20 per kWh consumed
Max citation
$50 per violation
Locations
421 & 505 N. County Farm Rd, Wheaton
Adopted
Ord. PW-O-0003-24 (7-9-2024)

Summary

County-owned EV charging stations at the DuPage County campus are restricted to electric vehicles actively charging, with a per-kWh usage fee and a fine for improper parking or overstay.

City-specific rules exist: Naperville has its own ev charging rules that differ from DuPage County's county-level regulations. If you live in Naperville, check the city-specific page instead.

Only electric vehicles may be parked at a designated electric vehicle charging station. Electric vehicles may only be parked at electric vehicle charging stations while they are actively being charged at the station. ... Any vehicle in violation of Section 23-21 of the DuPage County Code shall be subject to citation in an amount not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) and is subject to being removed, with the costs of such removal, towing and storage to be borne by the owner of the electric vehicle.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 14 Update 1).

Full Breakdown

Section 23-21 of the DuPage County Code governs the county's own EV charging stations at 421 N. and 505 N. County Farm Road in Wheaton. Only electric vehicles may occupy a charging space, and only while actively charging, not just parked. Users pay $0.20 per kilowatt-hour consumed, and non-compliant vehicles can be cited up to $50 and towed at the owner's expense.

Violations & Fines

Parking a non-EV in a charging space, or leaving an EV parked there without actively charging, draws a citation up to $50 and possible towing at the owner's cost.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I park a gas car in an EV charging spot at the county complex?
No. Only electric vehicles may be parked at a designated county EV charging station under Section 23-21.
How much does charging cost at a DuPage County station?
The county charges $0.20 per kilowatt-hour, billed exclusive of any payment-processing fees, per Section 23-21(B).
What happens if I leave my EV in the spot after charging finishes?
It's a violation. Section 23-21(C) limits the spot to vehicles actively charging, and violators face a citation up to $50 and towing.

Sources & Official References

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