A Comprehensive Guide To New Jersey EV Rebates, Incentives & Tax Credits

By adopting the Advanced Clean Cars II Rule in 2023, New Jersey established gradual electric vehicle adoption targets that will eventually lead to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle sales being phased out in 2035. This legal landmark is setting the pace for EV adoption in New Jersey and this trend is also supported by state grants, incentives, and efforts to develop a public charging infrastructure.

In this guide, we explore electric vehicle incentives and rebates across The Garden State and how residents can benefit from New Jersey’s available initiatives to support electrification.

New Jersey EV Rebates

Charge Up New Jersey and Charge Up+

Charge Up New Jersey promotes clean vehicle adoption in the state by offering incentives of up to $4,000 for the purchase or lease of new, eligible battery electric vehicles:

• The Charge Up incentive provides $1,500 to eligible New Jersey residents for the purchase or lease of a new eligible EV.
• The Charge Up+ incentive provides an additional $2,500 for income-qualifying applicants, for a total incentive of $4,000.
• Charge Up New Jersey also offers up to $250 for the purchase of a qualifying Level 2 charger.

High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane Exemption

The New Jersey Turnpike Authority allows qualified plug-in, hybrid electric, and all-electric vehicles to travel in HOV lanes located between Interchange 11 and Interchange 14 on the New Jersey Turnpike. EVs, hybrids, and plug-in hybrids are considered fuel-efficient vehicles and can receive access to HOV lanes regardless of passenger count.

For more information, see the HOV Lanes section on NJ Turnpike Authority’s Travel Tools website.

Toll Discounts for EVs in New Jersey

Additionally, New Jersey Turnpike Authority’s Green Pass Discount Plan provides a 10% discount on off-peak New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway toll rates for drivers of EVs that have a fuel economy of 45 miles per gallon or higher and meet the California Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle standard. Vehicles must register with New Jersey E-ZPass.

For more information, including application instructions, see the Green Pass Discount Plan section on the NJ E-ZPass website.

New Jersey Sales Tax Exemption for EVs

New Jersey previously offered a full sales tax exemption for electric vehicles, but this incentive is being phased out. Sales tax treatment now depends on purchase date and vehicle eligibility.

For more information, see the Zero Emission Vehicles Exemption page on the NJ Treasury website.

New Jersey Vehicle Electrification Grants

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) offers incentives to cover the incremental cost of replacing diesel vehicles with all-electric vehicles. Incentives are available for the 100% of the incremental cost of the vehicle, including associated charging infrastructure. Eligible vehicles include shuttle buses, school buses, garbage trucks, and transit buses. Privately-owned school buses under contract with a public-school district are also eligible. Priority will be given to projects in overburdened communities.

For more information, including eligibility requirements, see the NJDEP Diesel Programs page and the Electric School Bus Program page.

Fleet Electrification Grants

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) offers local and state government fleets grants for the purchase of new or pre-owned all-electric vehicles and associated charging infrastructure. Grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Overburdened municipalities are eligible for additional incentives.

For more information, including eligibility requirements and how to apply, see the Clean Fleet EV Incentive Program section of the NJ Clean Energy website.

Does New Jersey Have EV Charger Tax Credits?

No, as of mid 2026, New Jersey does not have a state-wide tax credit for EV chargers, and two federal programs – the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit and the 30C commercial charging tax credit – both expired on June 30, 2026.

Do New Jersey Utilities Offer EV Charger Rebates?

Yes, numerous New Jersey utilities offer rebate programs for purchasing and installing Level 2 EV chargers, ranging from $250 to up to $5,500, with even higher rebate amounts available for non-residential EV charging projects.

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Charge Up New Jersey EV Charger Rebate

Homeowners in New Jersey can receive a $250 rebate for the purchase and installation of an eligible Level 2 EV charger, as part of a $3 million program for in-home EV charging approved by the NJ Board of Public Utilities. For more information, including eligibility requirements, see the Charge Up New Jersey In-Home EV Charger Incentive page.

Atlantic City Electric EV Charger Rebate

Atlantic City Electric (ACE) offers rebates worth up to $1,000 for residential customers who install new Level 2 EV chargers. Additional rebates are available for publicly accessible Level 2 and DCFC stations for fleets, multi-unit dwellings, and workplaces.

Maximum rebates range from $2,500 to $60,000 per port, depending on customer location type.

For more information, including eligibility requirements, see the EVsmart program on the ACE website.

EV Driven Rebate Program (JCP&L)

The EV Driven program from Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) offers up to $7,000 in incentives to eligible customers for property preparation for EV charger installation. This includes up to $1,500 for customer electrical upgrades and up to $5,500 for utility upgrades.

Additional rebates from $5,000 to $25,000 are available to commercial customers for the installation of publicly accessible Level 2 and DCFC EV charging stations.

For more information, including eligibility requirements, see the New Jersey EV Driven program page.

PSEG EV Charger Rebate

As a Public Service Electric & Gas (PSE&G) customer, you can receive up to $1,500 as a bill credit for installing a residential EV charger.

If your electrification project calls for a utility-side upgrade, PSE&G will issue a reduction of up to $5,000.

Additional rebates are available for commercial and multifamily projects with public access, including a rebate of up to $7,500 per Level 2 charging station and up to $25,000 per DC Fast Charging station.

For more information, including eligibility requirements, see the PSE&G EV Charging Program website.

Rockland Electric Company EV Charger Rebate

The Charger Ready program makes it more affordable for Rockland Electric Company customers to install Level 2 EV chargers at their homes by offsetting the costs of EV charging infrastructure.

The program offers incentives to offset the cost of the infrastructure needed to operate an EV charger. Rockland Electric has incentives for the first eligible 1,448 EV owners until the funding is exhausted. A rebate of up to $1,000 is available for customer-based costs, while an additional rebate of up to $5,000 is available for utility-based costs.

To receive Charger Ready incentives, residential customers must agree to permit Rockland Electric to share their AMI data that is related to the meter associated with their EV charger, with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities on a confidential basis, as part of program reporting.

For more information, including eligibility requirements, see the Orange & Rockland Charger Ready page.

New Jersey Public EV Charging Station Grants

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities’ (NJBPU) EV Tourism Program offers grants to local businesses and municipalities for the purchase of up to six Level 2 and two DC Fast Charging stations for installation at New Jersey tourism sites and landmarks.

Level 2 EV charging stations are eligible for grants of up to $5,000, and DCFC are eligible for grants of up to $50,000. Eligible sites include boardwalks, parks, attractions, and overnight lodging establishments.

For more information, including eligibility criteria and funding availability, see the EV Tourism section on the NJ Clean Energy website.

New Jersey EV Tourism Corridor Program

The EV Tourism Corridor Program helps businesses, hotels, attractions, government entities, and nonprofit organizations install EV charging stations along New Jersey’s major travel routes. The program provides incentives for both Level 2 chargers and DC fast chargers, helping businesses attract EV-driving customers while supporting the state’s growing charging network.

Eligible sites located near designated travel corridors can receive:

• Up to $5,000 per Level 2 charging port
• Up to $100,000 per DC fast charger (100-200 kW)
• Up to $180,000 per DC fast charger (200+ kW)
• A 50% bonus incentive for projects located in designated overburdened communities
• An additional $5,000 bonus for ENERGY STAR® certified DC fast chargers

Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) Medium and Heavy Duty (MHD) EV Charging Program

New Jersey launched a new funding round January 1 for DC fast chargers in overburdened communities. The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) program offers awards up to $225,000 per dual-port, networked DCFC (150 kW or greater) and make-ready work. Chargers must be publicly available, and applications close May 31, 2026.

For more information, including eligibility criteria and funding availability, see the NJ Clean Energy website.

Do I need to upgrade my electrical panel to install a Level 2 EV charger?

Not always. Many homes can support a Level 2 EV charger without a panel upgrade, but some installations may require electrical upgrades depending on available capacity and charger amperage.

Does Qmerit install EV chargers throughout New Jersey?

Yes. Qmerit works with a network of licensed, vetted electricians to provide residential and commercial EV charger installation services throughout New Jersey.

Utilities in New Jersey also offer special time-of-use (TOU) and off-peak electricity rates for EV drivers, designed to encourage vehicle charging during select times of the day.

Below is a list of TOU rate plans available from New Jersey’s leading utilities.

Atlantic City Electric Vehicle Off-Peak Charging Credit

Atlantic City Electric offers residential customers the opportunity to earn a per kWh credit for charging their EV during off-peak hours instead of during peak hours. Customers can earn $0.02 per kWh plus any associated sales and use tax (SUT) for any net off-peak charging.

Net off-peak charging is off-peak kWh EV charging minus peak kWh EV charging. Off-peak hours are 8PM to 8AM EST, Monday-Friday. All other times are considered peak hours.

For more information, including eligibility requirements, see the EVsmart Off-Peak Charging Credit page.

Jersey Central Power & Light EV TOU Rate Credit

A $0.02/kWh net off-peak charging credit is offered to participants in the Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) customers who install a program-qualified Level 2 EV charger and charge their vehicle during off-peak hours.

For more information, including eligibility requirements, see the Jersey Central Power & Light EV Driven Customer Program Guide.

PSE&G Off-Peak Charging Rates for EVs

PSE&G offers make‑ready incentives to help offset electrical upgrade costs for EV charger installations. While the off‑peak charging credit is no longer accepting new applicants, PSE&G now offers a Time‑of‑Use rate that may reduce charging costs during off‑peak hours.

For more information, including eligibility requirements, see the PSE&G EV Charging Program.

Rockland Electric Company Electric Vehicle Time-of-Day Rate

Rockland Electric Company’s Time-of-Day Rate encourages EV charging and other home consumption during off-peak times to assist in the management of the electric system peak, which benefits both customers and the distribution system. Off-peak periods are defined as 8PM to 12PM EST Monday–Friday, and all day on Saturday and Sunday. Rockland’s off-peak charging rate is approximately $0.04235/kWh.

For more information, including eligibility requirements, see the Rockland Electric Utility EV Time-of-Day Rate page.

How Many Public EV Charging Stations Are in New Jersey?

As of mid 2026, New Jersey has more than 1,800 public EV charging stations including over 1,400 Level 2 and 400 DC fast stations. There are 104 Tesla Supercharger stations and 1,220 Tesla Supercharger ports in New Jersey.

How Much Do Public EV Charging Stations Cost in New Jersey?

On average, you can expect to pay $0.457 per kWh when charging at public EV stations in New Jersey. Pricing varies from one charging network to another, and charging levels can also impact charging costs.

For instance, the city of Hoboken is currently partnering with two EV charging operators as part of its Climate Action plan. The first operator offers free Level 2 charging and charges $0.49 per kWh for DC Fast Charging, while the second operator uses an hourly model that translates to paying $1 per hour of Level 2 charging and $3 per hour when idling.

Be sure to read our article discussing the Cost of Charging an EV at Home vs. Public Charging.

Are There Free EV Charging Stations in New Jersey?

Yes, you can find a few free EV charging stations in New Jersey, including in Jersey City with over 70 free charging locations, Newark has around 50 free EV charging locations, and Atlantic City has more than 30 free charging stations.

Access to free public charging remains limited and shouldn’t be your primary charging strategy. If you own your home you should look into installing a Level 2 EV charger for overnight charging.

Where Are Public EV Charging Stations Located in New Jersey?

You’re more likely to find EV charging stations in major cities since charger distribution reflects EV ownership trends. Statewide grants are also actively supporting the development of charging along Alternative Fuel Corridors and at popular tourist landmarks, and you should soon find more EV charging options in these areas.

Tesla has built a Supercharger network of fast charging stations throughout the state, with locations approximately 150 miles apart along I-95, I-195 and I-295.

Visit the U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center Map of EV Charging Station Locations in New Jersey, which can be sorted and filtered based on public access, charger type (Level 1, Level 2, DC Fast), and connector type (NACS, J1772, CCS, CHAdeMO).

New Jersey is offering home energy rebates funded through the Inflation Reduction Act, making $91.8 million for home efficiency rebates and $91.3 million for home electrification available for things like appliance rebates, insulation and air sealing, heat pumps for space and water heating, and upgrades to smart electrical panels necessary to enable those retrofits.

Combining EV ownership with other electrification projects, such as upgrading your home with solar panels & battery storage, or investing in a heat pump, will help you save even more while reducing your environmental impact.

In New Jersey, you may qualify for home electrification incentives through your electricity provider in addition to the state government. Scroll down to read rebate and incentive details for specific home electrification technologies.

Solar Panels

New Jersey’s statewide Successor Solar Incentive Program compensates PV solar owners 1 solar renewable energy credit (SREC) for every megawatt-hour of clean electricity produced. For residential systems, you’ll earn $85 per SREC.

With EV charger rebates and special TOU EV charging rate plans available from numerous utilities in New Jersey, there’s never been a better time to make the switch to electrification.

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