The City of Polo has been invited to be part of an electric vehicle cohort with the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus.
We are excited to be a part of this opportunity.

The City of Polo is preparing for the expected increase in electric vehicles (EVs) and EV charging stations by participating in the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus' EV Readiness Program. We are reducing barriers to EV infrastructure investment and making it easier for residents and businesses to install EV charging stations. We have 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.

City of Polo Electric Vehicle Charging Station Ordinance
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Ordinance

City of Polo Electric Vehicle Charging Station Guidelines

City of Polo Electric Vehicle Charging Station Building Permit- Residental

City of Polo Electric Vehicle Charging Station Building Permit- Commercial

The Electric Vehicle Charging Act requires any house or multi-unit building completed after January 1, 2024, to have "at least one EV-capable parking space for each residential unit that has dedicated parking" The law also applies to existing multifamily residential buildings that are being renovated. Here is the link to this new law that goes into effect January 1, 2024. Public Act 103-0053


If you have purchased an electric vehicle, we strongly recommend you register your vehicle with ComEd. You can click on this link to register your vehicle. Register Your Electric Vehicle | ComEd - An Exelon Company

If you are interested in installing an electric vehicle charging station in your home, we strongly recommend you make sure your contractor is registered with the ICC. You can check if you contractor is registered with the link below.
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installer (illinois.gov)

When the City of Polo installs an electric vehicle charging station for public or private use, it is prohibited for a non-electric vehicle to park in an electric vehicle only parking spot. Here is the link for this provision of the Illinois Vehicle Code (ILCS 625 ILCS 5/11-1308) 625 ILCS 5/11-1308 (ilga.gov)

To locate an electric vehicle charging station, please use these links below.
Find A Public Charger | ComEd - An Exelon Company
Alternative Fuels Data Center: Alternative Fueling Station Locator (energy.gov)
PlugShare - EV Charging Station Map - Find a place to charge your car!

You can download EV Connect app.
Apple Store: EV Connect on the App Store (apple.com)
Android: EV Connect - Apps on Google Play

How Do EVs Work?