New Jersey EV Charging Rebates & Grants | AmpUp
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 is one of ten states that signed a multi-state memorandum of understanding coordinating ZEV and charging infrastructure deployment through a joint Zero Emission Vehicle Program Implementation Task Force.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Fleet Grant Program
NJBPU offers local and state government fleets grants, awarded first-come first-served, for new or pre-owned EVs and associated charging infrastructure.
Electric Vehicle (EV) and EV Charger Deployment Goals
New Jersey has set statewide deployment targets requiring an increasing share of NJ Transit buses to be zero-emission, alongside broader EV and charger adoption goals.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Rebate Program Authorization
NJBPU is authorized to establish a residential EV charger incentive program for New Jersey ratepayers.
Energy Master Plan
New Jersey's Energy Master Plan guides statewide transportation electrification and a target of 100% carbon-neutral electricity generation by 2050.
Residential Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Installation Policies
New Jersey requires developers of single-family homes with designated parking to offer EV charger installation to buyers, unless already included in the sale.
Electric Vehicle (EV) and EV Charger Rebate
NJBPU's Charge Up New Jersey program offers residents a $1,500 point-of-sale rebate for eligible new EVs priced up to $55,000.
Electric School Bus Program
New Jersey DEP is piloting an Electric School Bus program across 18 school districts to test the reliability and cost-effectiveness of replacing diesel buses with electric models.
Multifamily Housing (MFH) Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Grants
NJBPU's MFH EV Charger Incentive Program offers grants up to $4,000 for dual-port Level 2 chargers at multifamily housing, with higher amounts for income-restricted developments.
Public Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Grants
NJBPU's EV Tourism Program grants local businesses and municipalities funding for up to six Level 2 chargers and two DC fast chargers at tourism sites and landmarks.
Electric Vehicle (EV) and EV Charger Grant Program
NJDEP's eMobility Grant Program funds carshare, rideshare, ride-hailing, transit, and other electric mobility services for New Jersey residents.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Incentive Requirement
New Jersey requires any state-agency-incentivized EV charger to maintain at least 97% uptime, with biennial reviews to confirm compliance.
Medium- and Heavy-Duty (MHD) Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Grants
NJBPU's MHD EV Charging Program grants businesses up to $225,000 per DC fast charger, including make-ready electrical service expenses.
Atlantic City Electric
Atlantic City Electric covers a portion of make-ready costs, up to $4,500 per port, for commercial Level 2 or fleet chargers, with up to 100% coverage for overburdened-community multifamily sites.
NJ Department of Environmental Protection – It Pay$ to Plug In
New Jersey DEP awards $4,000 per Level 2 port for workplaces, public sites, and multifamily properties.
PSEG New Jersey – Electric Vehicle Charging Program
PSEG offers up to $7,500 per commercial Level 2 charger (max four chargers) toward behind-the-meter upgrades, with DC fast charging sites eligible for up to $25,000 per charger.
Clean School Bus
EPA's Clean School Bus Program funds eligible applicants replacing older diesel school buses with clean, alternative-fuel or zero-emission models, including associated charging infrastructure.
National Alternative Fuels Corridors
FHWA designates a national network of highway corridors for EV charging and alternative fueling infrastructure, helping guide where charging investment is prioritized.
Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Grants
FHWA's Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program funds publicly accessible EV charging and alternative fueling infrastructure along designated corridors and in communities, though funding availability has been subject to ongoing federal budget and legal disputes.
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program
FHWA's NEVI Formula Program provides states funding, covering up to 80% of eligible costs, to strategically build out EV charging infrastructure along designated highway corridors nationwide.
Joint Office of Energy and Transportation
The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, run by the US DOT and DOE, coordinates technical assistance and planning for EV charging deployment, operation, and maintenance nationwide.
Heavy-Duty Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) and Infrastructure Grants
EPA grants fund the incremental cost of replacing heavy-duty diesel vehicles with zero-emission models, along with related charging infrastructure.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Reliability Grants
FHWA's EV Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator Program funds repair and replacement of existing, non-operational public Level 2 and DC fast chargers.
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Research and Development Grants
DOE grants of up to $200,000 support research and development of commercial innovations in EV chargers, EV batteries, and alternative fuel vehicle technologies.
Large-Scale Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Planning and Siting Grants
DOE's R-STEP program offers grants up to $2 million for large-scale renewable energy and EV charger planning and siting projects.
Federal Transportation Facility Improvement Program
FHWA's Federal Lands Access Program funds transportation facility improvements on or near federal lands, including light-duty EV charging infrastructure.
Transportation Sector Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction Grant Program
EPA's Climate Pollution Reduction Grants fund projects reducing greenhouse gas emissions across six sectors, including transportation electrification.
Medium- and Heavy-Duty (MHD) Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Grants
DOE's SuperTruck Charge program offers grants up to $36 million to design, develop, and demonstrate replicable medium- and heavy-duty EV charging infrastructure.