The crash happened just at the start of the evening rush Wednesday near Randall Road and Mill Street.
Batavia police said a Tesla was trying to turn left when it collided with a Dodge pickup truck.
A passenger in the Tesla, a 37-year-old woman, was initially reported to have suffered life-threatening injuries. In an update Thursday, police said the woman died as a result of the crash.
The Kane County Coroner's Office has not yet identified the woman.
A third vehicle was also involved, but was not badly damaged.
No further information was available as Batavia police continue to investigate.