Incentives and Rebates
Offset the Cost of your EV Charger and Installation

Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular, and installing a home charging station can enhance the convenience of owning an EV. To support this transition, various federal, state, and utility incentives are available to offset the costs of purchasing and installing EV chargers.

At the completion of your charger installation, necessary documents will be provided by the electrician to apply for these incentives and rebates.

Below is a comprehensive guide to these incentives for New Jersey residents.​

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Federal Incentives

Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit

The federal government offers a tax credit for the installation of EV charging equipment. This credit covers up to 30% of the cost, not exceeding $1,000 for residential installations.

For detailed information and eligibility requirements, please visit the IRS website at Clean Vehicle and Energy Credits.​

New Jersey State Incentives

Charge Up New Jersey Residential Charger Rebate

New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities provides a $250 rebate for the purchase and installation of an eligible Level 2 home EV charger.

To qualify, applicants must provide:

• proof of purchase

• a photo of the charger's serial number

• a valid New Jersey driver's license.

For details and application instructions, visit the  Charge Up New Jersey website.​

New Jersey Utility Company Incentives and Rebates

Public Service Electric & Gas (PSE&G) EV Charging Program

PSE&G offers residential customers an on-bill credit up to $1,500 per charger for upgrading customer-side make-ready assets necessary for EV charger installation. Additionally, customers may qualify for a reduction of up to $5,000 in any required deposit for utility-side make-ready work. 

Visit the PSE&G EV Residential Charging Program site for more information.

Start your application through your PSE&G account here and collect your rebate!

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Atlantic City Electric (ACE) EVsmart Program

ACE offers residential customers rebates up to $1,000 for installing new Level 2 EV chargers. For more information and to apply. 

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Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) EV Driven Program

The Residential Customer Sub-Program consists of utility and customer Make-Ready incentives, as well as an on-bill rate credit for the customer's net off-peak charging and a BGS TOU rate credit.

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Please note: JCP&L has discontinued its Residential Customer Sub-Program under the EV Driven Program for the time being. Please check back here for updates.

See here for details.

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Rockland Electric Company Charger Ready Program

Rockland Electric provides incentives to offset the infrastructure costs associated with installing Level 2 EV chargers at homes. Eligible customers can receive up to $1,000 for customer-based costs and up to $5,000 for utility-based costs.

For program details, visit the Rockland Electric Company Charger Ready Program.

Additional Resources

For a comprehensive list of federal and state incentives, including those specific to New Jersey, please refer to the Alternative Fuels Data Center.

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Please note: Incentive programs are subject to change. It's advisable to consult the respective program websites or contact your utility provider directly for the most current information.