Electric Vehicles Incentives and Resources
The transportation sector accounts for 46% of the state’s net greenhouse gas emissions, making it the largest emissions source.
New Jersey has set a goal of registering 330,000 EVs in New Jersey by 2025, which will reduce emissions from the transportation sector and help reach the goals of New Jersey’s Energy Master Plan and the Global Warming Response Act.
Whether you are an individual consumer, municipality, school, organization or business, the following state and federal programs, incentives, and resources are designed to encourage EV adoption in New Jersey.
Incentives for Individuals
Charge Up New Jersey
New Jersey Bureau of Public Utilities Clean Energy Programs
Offers NJ residents point of sale rebates for EV purchases
as well as rebates for installations of home EV chargers.
EV Driven
Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L)
Utility based incentives for residential charging infrastructure
New Jersey EV Tax exemption
New Jersey Department of Treasury
New Jersey offers a sales and use tax exemption for zero emission vehicles.
Incentives for Municipalities/Schools
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Readiness Guide for Municipalities
North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority.
www.njtpa.orgClean Fleet EV Incentive Program
New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
Supports local governments interested in transitioning vehicle fleets to EVs.
Incentives for Businesses
It Pays to Plug In
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
Grants for the installation of EV chargers.
EV Driven
Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L)
Incentives for commercial and residential EV charger infrastructure.
EV Tourism
New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
Grants for Level 2 and DCFC chargers to local businesses and municipalities that are tourist destinations.
