EV Charger Rebates and Incentives in New Jersey
Looking to install EV chargers in New Jersey? This page rounds up the EV charger rebates, incentives, and grants available across the state, from utility programs to state and regional funding. Whether you manage properties like dense multifamily housing, workplaces, or high-traffic public sites, AmpUp helps you find the savings that lower your installation costs.
Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Deployment Support
New Jersey joined California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Vermont in signing a (MOU) to support the deployment of ZEVs through involvement in a ZEV Program Implementation Task Force (Task Force). In May 2014, the Task Force published a (Plan)...
Electric Vehicle (EV) Fleet Grant Program
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. Grant award amounts vary based on vehicle or ...
Electric Vehicle (EV) and EV Charger Deployment Goals
The State of New Jersey will work to increase the number of EVs and related infrastructure to meet the following state goals: - 10% of new buses purchased by the New Jersey Transit Corporation must be zero emission vehicles (ZEV) by December 31, 2024. Then 50% of new buses must be ZEV ...
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Rebate Program Authorization
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities is authorized to establish a residential EV charger incentive program. (Reference )
Energy Master Plan
New Jersey has developed an Energy Master Plan (EMP) that will guide the State to achieve its goals of electrifying the transportation sector and achieving 100% carbon-neutral electricity generation by 2050. The EMP calls for decarbonization of the transportation sector through: - Supporting t...
Residential Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Installation Policies
A developer of a single-family residence that includes a designated parking space must offer to install an EV charger at the residence of the prospective owner unless the installation of the EV charger is already included in the sale of the unit. The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Ne...
Electric Vehicle (EV) and EV Charger Rebate
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities' (NJBPU) Charge Up New Jersey program offers point-of-sale rebates to New Jersey residents for the purchase or lease of a new light-duty EV. A rebate of \$1,500 is available for eligible EVs with a manufacturer suggested retail price of up to \$55,000. App...
Electric School Bus Program
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) must implement an Electric School Bus program to determine the reliability and cost effectiveness of replacing diesel-powered school buses with electric school buses. Over a three-year period, DEP must select 18 school districts and scho...
Multifamily Housing (MFH) Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Grants
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities' (NJBPU) MFH EV Charger Incentive Program offers grants to MFH owners of up to \$4,000 for the purchase and installation of eligible, dual-port Level 2 EV chargers. MFH developments in or deed-restricted low/moderate income developments are eligible for g...
Public Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger 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 direct current (DC) fast chargers for installation at New Jersey tourism sites and landmarks. Level 2 EV charging stations are el...
Electric Vehicle (EV) and EV Charger Grant Program
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) administers the eMobility Grant Program, which provides funding to increase electric mobility solutions including carshare, rideshare, ride-hailing, fixed-route transit, microtransit, and e-mobility services for residents in . Eligible...
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Incentive Requirement
Any state agency that offers an incentive for the installation of EV chargers must require that the EV charger is operational at least 97% of the time. State agencies must regularly review the site-wide uptime requirement on a biennial basis, to ensure that it is consistent with the minimum uptim...
Medium- and Heavy-Duty (MHD) Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Grants
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities' (NJBPU) MHD EV Charging Program offers grants for businesses for the purchase and installation of eligible publicly accessible direct current (DC) fast chargers, including make ready expenses for electrical service. Grants of of up to \$225,000 per DC fas...
Electric School Bus Grant
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) offers grants to school districts and school bus contractors for the purchase of electric school buses and charging infrastructure. Grants awards vary based on charger type and whether the applicant operates in an . Grants are availabl...
Atlantic City Electric
Covers a portion of make–ready costs for commercial Level 2 or fleet chargers (up to $4,500/port). Multifamily residential locations in overburdened communities may qualify for up to 100% coverage.
NJ Department of Environmental Protection – It Pay$ to Plug In
Awards $4,000 per Level 2 charging port for workplaces, public sites, and multifamily residential properties, supporting statewide EV infrastructure growth.
PSEG New Jersey – Electric Vehicle Charging Program
For commercial Level 2, up to $7,500 per charger (max 4 chargers) toward behind–the–meter upgrades. DCFC sites can get up to $25,000/charger. Additional offsets for pole–to–meter service if needed.
Clean School Bus
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Clean School Bus program provides funding to eligible applicants for the replacement of existing school buses with clean, alternative fuel school buses or zero emission school buses. EPA may award up to 100% of the cost of the replacement bus, char...
National Alternative Fuels Corridors
The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) designates a national network of electric vehicle (EV) charging and hydrogen, propane, and natural gas fueling infrastructure along national highway system corridors. To designate these Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFC), F...
Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program (CFI Program) offers funding to deploy publicly accessible electric vehicle charging and hydrogen, propane, and natural gas fueling infrastructure. The...
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program
The U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) NEVI Formula Program provides funding to states to strategically deploy electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Funding is available for up to 80% of eligible project costs, including: - The acquisition,...
Joint Office of Energy and Transportation
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) established a Joint Office of Energy and Transportation (Joint Office) to study, plan, coordinate, and implement joint issues, including: - Technical assistance related to the deployment, operation, and mai...
Heavy-Duty Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) and Infrastructure Grants
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) offers grants for heavy-duty ZEVs and associated infrastructure. Grant award amounts vary and may cover up to 100% of total project costs. Eligible project costs include: - The incremental cost of replacing a non-zero emission Class 6 or 7 hea...
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Reliability Grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) EV Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator Program offers funding for the repair and replacement of existing, non-operational publicly accessible Level 2 and direct current (DC) fast chargers. Funding is...
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Research and Development Grants
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) provides grants of up to \$200,000 for the research and development of commercial innovations related to electric vehicle (EV) chargers, EV batteries, and biodiesel, hydrogen and fuel cell vehicle technologies. Eligible applicants include domestic small busines...
Community Electric Vehicle Charger Grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Department of Energy's (Joint Office) offers grants of up to \$4 million for projects that expand community e-mobility access and provide clean reliable energy. Topic areas include solving no-home charging, electrifying light- and medium-duty fl...
Large-Scale Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Planning and Siting Grants
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) offers grants of up to \$2 million for large-scale renewable energy planning and siting projects, including EV chargers, through the Renewable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement and Planning (R-STEP) Program. Eligible applicants include state-based coll...
Federal Transportation Facility Improvement Program
The U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) provides funding for the improvement of transportation facilities on or adjacent to Federal lands through the Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP). Eligible electric mobility projects include light-duty electric ve...
Transportation Sector Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction Grant Program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) offers grants for the development and implementation of plans to reduce GHG emissions and other harmful air pollution through the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) program. The CPRG program provides funding to projects targeting six sectors, ...
Medium- and Heavy-Duty (MHD) Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Grants
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Vehicle Technology Office (VTO) offers grants of up to \$36 million for the design, development, and demonstration of MHD EV charging infrastructure through the SuperTruck Charge program. The SuperTruck Charge program aims to identify large scale replicable d...
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