Rebates for Residential EV Chargers in New Jersey
Last updated: April 16, 2024
If you own, or are thinking of purchasing, an electric car, something that you had to consider at one point was how you were going to charge it. While New Jersey ranks #14 in the US for the number of publicly available EV Chargers, the convenience of being able to charge your electric car at home is hard to beat. These chargers can cost quite a bit though.
Typically, rebates for EV chargers can come multiple sources; your local town, county, electric utility, State or the Federal Government. In New Jersey, there are 5 programs that you may be able to use to get a rebate or incentive for installing an EV charger in your home. You can view the programs below.
New Jersey's State Rebate Program
The State of Customers of New Jersey can qualify for rebates for residential EV chargers through their program called "Charge Up NJ."
The Charge Up NJ program offers a rebate of $250 per charger. The incentive may cover up to 100% of the material cost. The rebate program covers Level 2 EV chargers.
The charger must be on the program's approved list. Some of the included chargers are Blink, BreezeEV, Eaton, LiteOn, and more. See the program website for the full list.
Utility Rebate Programs
3 different utilities in New Jersey offer a rebate for residential EV chargers. To get these rebates, you must have an account with the utility providing the rebate.
PSE&G - NJ
Customers of PSE&G - NJ can qualify for rebates for residential EV chargers through their program called "PSE&G Electric Vehicle Charging Program."The PSE&G Electric Vehicle Charging Program program offers a rebate of $1,500 per charger. The incentive may cover up to 100% of the make-ready cost. The rebate program covers Level 2 EV chargers. Charging station must be networked.
Atlantic City Electric - NJ
Customers of Atlantic City Electric - NJ can qualify for rebates for residential EV chargers through their program called "ACE EVsmart Program." The program is currently open with an expected end date of December 31st 2026. However, keep in mind; the program may close sooner if its budget is depleted before the deadline.The ACE EVsmart Program program offers a rebate of $1,000 per charger. The incentive may cover up to 50% of the make-ready cost. The rebate program covers Level 2 EV chargers. Charging station must be networked.
The charger must operate on an approved network. Some of the included networks are Blink, EvGateway, Livingston Energy Group, SWTCH Energy, and others. See the program website for the full list.
The charger must be on the program's approved list. Some of the included chargers are ChargePoint, EVBox, Enel X, EvoCharge, and more. See the program website for the full list.
Go to Atlantic City Electric - NJ Website
Rockland Electric - NJ
Rockland Electric - NJ offers rebates for residential EV chargers through a program called "Rockland Electric Charger Ready for Home."The Rockland Electric Charger Ready for Home program offers a rebate of $6,000 per port. The incentive may cover up to 90% of the make-ready cost. The rebate program covers Level 2 EV chargers. Charging station must be networked.
The charger must operate on an approved network. Some of the included networks are Blink, ChargeLab, ChargePoint, Enel X, and others. See the program website for the full list.
The charger must be on the program's approved list. Some of the included chargers are ClipperCreek, Cyber Switching, LiteOn, PowerCharge, and more. See the program website for the full list.
Go to Rockland Electric - NJ Website
Federal Tax Incentive
The Federal Goverment has a tax credit for installing residential EV chargers. Commonly referred to as the 30C Federal Tax Credit, this incentive offers 30% of the cost of installing an EV Chargers up to $1,000.When the tax credit was renewed in 2022, a new stipulation was added that in order to receive the tax credit, the property must be located in an approved census tract. This requirement applies to any installations completed after December 31, 2022.
Learn more about the Federal Tax Credit
What is the difference between the types of EV chargers?
A Level 1 EV Charger plugs into a standard out in your home (120V) to juice up your car. Usually, a level one charger can add 2 to 3 miles to your car for each hour they're used. Most electric vehicles in the US will come with a Level 1 charger.
A Level 2 EV charger lets you charge up your electric vehicle much around five times faster. These chargers use 240V or the type of outlet you see for an electric dryer or stovetop. They add between 12 and 60 miles to your battery each hour.
A Level 3 EV charger is the fastest type of EV charger. They're also called fast chargers, DCFC chargers, and DC fast chargers. These units typically use 400V or more and add 150 miles to a battery in an hour. They're not very common in residential applications at this point.
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How much does an EV charger cost?
The cost of an EV charger can vary depending on the specific type you want to purchase. They usually range from $300 - 1,000. It's important to remember that Level 2 and Level 3 chargers typically require professional installation, which often costs more than the charger itself. You can see examples of chargers below:
Do businesses qualify for this EV charger rebate?
Businesses, non-profits, and multi-family facilities are considered commercial accounts by many utilities. Commercial accounts have different rebate programs to use than residential accounts. Rebates4EVChargers only shows residential rebates.
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All about rebates for home EV chargers
Roughly on third of the US has a rebate available for installing an EV charger in your home. That's on top of the Federal tax incentive that's available. Learn all about residential EV charger rebates.
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