New Jersey EV charging incentives & rebates (2026).

30C Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit

The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Tax Credit, commonly referred to as the “30C tax credit,” gives qualifying businesses that install electric vehicle (EV) recharging property located within an eligible census tract a tax credit of up to $100,000 per EV charging port. The credit, subject to depreciation, equals 6% of the total qualified costs per port, or 30% for businesses and tax-exempt entities that meet prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements, with that same $100,000 limit.

Residential 30C Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit

The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Tax Credit, commonly referred to as the “30C tax credit,” gives qualifying individuals that install electric vehicle (EV) recharging property located within an eligible census tract a tax credit equal to 30% of the cost with a maximum amount of $1,000 per EV charging port.

Atlantic City Electric (ACE) Fleet Charger Rebate

Atlantic City Electric’s Fleet Charger Rebate program offers rebates up to 50% of electrical upgrade costs – or a maximum of $2,500 per charging port – for a maximum of 10 Level 2 charging ports per location. Additionally, Atlantic City offers up to 50% of make ready costs up to $2,500 on a per charging port basis.

It Pay$ to Plug In

It Pay$ to Plug In provides grants to offset the cost of purchasing and maintaining electric vehicle charging stations. The program is open to businesses, governments, non-profit organizations, and educational institutions. Upon completion of work in accordance with the eligibility criteria, NJDEP will reimburse each applicant for a percentage of eligible costs, up to a maximum of $4,000 per Level 2 charging port. Workplaces: Level 2 charging stations for employees who drive electric vehicles. Examples include workplace chargers for employees who drive electric vehicles to work, and chargers for fleet vehicles. Public Places: Level 2 charging stations that are open to the public.

JCP&L EV Driven Rebates (L2 and DCFC)

JCP&L’s EV Driven Program is making electric vehicle adoption more accessible, convenient and affordable in New Jersey through incentives for charger installations at homes, workplaces, multifamily properties and communities. Receive incentives on the purchase and installation of a qualified EV charging station and earn additional credits for smart charging. The Jersey Central Power & Light EV Driven Program will close on July 15, 2026, or earlier if funds are fully allocated. After this date, no new applications will be accepted for any program component, including residential and non-residential offerings. Please submit any new applications before July 15.

NJ Atlantic City Electric EVsmart Make Ready Program

Atlantic City Electric (ACE) is offering rebates up to 75% of electrical upgrade costs per Level 2 charging port – for a maximum of 10 charging ports dependent on location. Properties located in overburdened communities may be eligible for rebates up to 100% of the electrical upgrade costs. ACE customers installing public DC Fast Chargers, may be eligible for a rebate of up to 90% of electrical upgrade costs - for a maximum of $60,000 per charging port.

NJ BPU Clean Fleet EV Incentive Program 2024

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJ BPU) is offering rebates for local and state governments and nonprofits to purchase L2 and DC fast chargers through its Clean Fleet EV Incentive Program. NJ BPU will provide reimbursement of up to $4,000 per fleet L2 charger, up to $5,000 per fleet L2 charger available to the public, up to $5,000 for the make-ready for each L2 charger, and up to $50,000 for the make-ready for each DC charger. DCFC incentives vary depending on kW level falling between $50,000 and $180,000. Applications are being accepted now on a first-come, first-served basis.

NJ BPU MHD EV Charging Program 2026

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJ BPU) is offering $10M in funding to purchase public DC fast chargers for MDHD fleets through its Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicle Charging Program (MHD EV Charging Program) 2026. BPU will provide reimbursement of up $225,000 per DC charger, which must be publicly available to MDHD fleet EVs. Applicants must be located in or primarily operating in a NJ Overburdened Community. Applications will be evaluated competitively and are due May 31, 2026.

NJ BPU MUD EV Charging Incentive Program

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities’ (NJBPU) MUD EV Charger Incentive Program has up to $23M available for grants of up to $4,000 to owners and operators of Multi-Unit Dwellings (MUDs) toward the purchase of a dual-port, networked Level 2 EV charging station and $6,000 toward the purchase of a Level 2 EV charging station for an MUD located in an Overburdened Municipality or in a 100% deed restricted low and/or moderate-income development. Eligible costs include the cost of the charger, taxes, delivery and activation fees and charger warranty. EVSE must be located in parking spaces accessible to all residents (may be accessible to visitors).

Orange & Rockland New Jersey Commercial Charger Ready Program

Orange & Rockland Utilities in New Jersey is offering commercial customers incentives for both utility and customer side improvements needed to install EV charging at their location. Customers may qualify for Level 2 make ready incentives, or apply to the waitlist for DC fast charging installations. Make-Ready incentives may cover up to 90% of the total cost leading up to the charger, and may be applied for work performed for commercial and/or multi-family installations. Funding is limited and applications are accepted through May 2026.

PSE&G NJ Public Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) Program

PSEG NJ offers an on-bill credit of up to $100,000 per site toward the cost of upgrading Customer Side Make Ready (CSMR) for the installation of DCFC chargers. If there are any customer costs associated with upgrading service of utility owned assets to the property, customers are also eligible for a reduction of up to $50,000 in any required customer deposit for Utility Side Make Ready (USMR) work performed by PSE&G. Demand Charge Rebates are also offered to help lower electricity costs.

PSEG Level 2 Mixed Use Commercial Charging

PSEG offers incentives for Level 2 mixed-use commercial charging, including an on-bill credit of up to $30,000 for customer-side make-ready (CSMR) upgrades and $7,500 per eligible charging port for up to four chargers per site. There is also a potential reduction of up to $10,000 for utility-side upgrades. Multi-family properties, government entities, and locations where property owners provide charger access to the public all may be considered for mixed-use. The EV chargers must at least be accessible during reasonable business hours, which typically consist of at least eight hours a day.

Atlantic City Electric (ACE) Residential Charger Rebate

Atlantic City Electric residential customers may be eligible for a rebate up to 50% of electrical upgrade costs – or a maximum of $1,000 – for installing a Level 2 EV charger at home. Rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are limited to one per residential address.

Charge Up New Jersey

To advance electric vehicle (EV) adoption and support clean transportation in New Jersey, the Board of Public Utilities has approved $3 million for in-home EV charging incentives. Residents can receive up to $250 for the purchase and installation an eligible Level 2 charger. Residents and businesses may also qualify for an up to $1,000 tax credit from the federal government for an EV charger installation.

Jersey Central Power & Light EV Driven Home Program

The Residential EV Driven sub-program provides customers installing a Level 2 EV charger at their residence up to $7,000 in make-ready rebates. Customers may also receive on-bill credit for off-peak charging if enrolled in a Time-of-Use program.

New Jersey Charger Ready for Home

The Charger Ready Program makes installing Level 2 EV chargers more affordable by offsetting costs of installing EV charging infrastructure for residential customers. Rockland Electric Company offers up to 50% of make-ready customer sided costs, up to $1000 or 100% of make-ready utility sided costs, up to $5000. Incentives are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are accepted after the EV charger has been installed, capped at 90% of the total project cost.

PSE&G EV Residential Charging Program

PSE&G Residential customers may be eligible to receive an on-bill credit of up to $1,500 per charger towards the cost of upgrading their assets (electrical panel, wiring, etc). Residential customers may also qualify for up to $5,000 in any required deposit towards the utility-side improvements needed for installation of a Level 2 EV home charger.

New Jersey EV Incentive