The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)
provides grants through the It Pay$ to Plug In: New Jersey’s Electric
Vehicle Workplace Charging Grant Program (Program) for EV charger
installation. Grants are available in the following amounts:
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EV Charging Station Type
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Maximum Rebate Amount per Port
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Number of Eligible EV Charging Ports per Location
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Level 1
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$750
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Minimum of 5
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Level 2
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$4,000
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Minimum of 2 and maximum of 20
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Grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Eligible EV
chargers must be located at workplaces, government agencies,
non-profits, or multifamily housing. The Program is part of New Jersey’s
Energy Master Plan. For more
information, including application and eligibility requirements, see the
NJDEP It
Pay$ to Plug In website.
Eligibility: Commercial, Government or Public, Residential
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities’ (NJBPU) MHD EV Charging
Program offers grants for businesses for the purchase and installation
of eligible publicly accessible direct current (DC) fast chargers,
including make ready expenses for electrical service. Grants of of up to
$225,000 per DC fast charger, with requests allowed for up to 6 DC fast
chargers per application. Applicants must be located or operated within
overburdened
communities to qualify. This program is funded by Regional Greenhouse Gas
Initiative (RGGI) proceeds. For more information, including funding
availability and eligibility requirements, see the NJBPU EV
Incentive Program website.
Eligibility: Commercial, Government or Public, Residential
The New Jersey Zero Emission Incentive Program (NJ ZIP) will pilot a
voucher program for the purchase of new MHD ZEVs registered in New
Jersey. Eligible applicants include commercial, industrial, or
institutional organizations. Phase 3 funding in 2025 offers vouchers
based on gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR):
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GVWR
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Vehicle Class
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Amount
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8,501 - 10,000 pounds (lbs.)
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Class 2b
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$15,000
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10,0001 - 14,000 lbs.
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Class 3
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$50,000
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14,001 - 16,000 lbs.
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Class 4
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$65,000
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16,001 - 19,500 lbs.
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Class 5
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$75,000
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19,501 - 26,000 lbs.
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Class 6
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$90,000
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26,001 - 33,000 lbs.
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Class 7
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$135,000
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33,001+ lbs.
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Class 8
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$175,000
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Some business and vehicle types are eligible for stackable bonus
amounts. Applicants may receive a maximum of $3,000,000 in vouchers per
funding phase. Vehicles must be purchased through qualified vendors.
Funding is set aside, with conditions, for applicants with vehicles
domiciled in overburdened communities. This program is funded by Regional Greenhouse Gas
Initiative proceeds. For more information, including eligibility
requirements, see the NJ ZIP
Program website.
(Reference New Jersey Administrative Code 7:27D)
Eligibility: Commercial, Government or Public, Residential
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities’ (NJBPU) MFH EV Charger
Incentive Program offers grants to MFH owners of up to $4,000 for the
purchase and installation of eligible, dual-port Level 2 EV chargers.
MFH developments in overburdened
municipalities or deed-restricted low/moderate income developments
are eligible for grants of up to $6,000. For more information, including
how to apply, see the NJBPU EV
Incentive Programs website.
Eligibility: Commercial, Government or Public, Residential
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities’ (NJBPU) EV Tourism Program
offers grants to local businesses and municipalities for the purchase of
up to six Level 2 and two direct current (DC) fast chargers for
installation at New Jersey tourism sites and landmarks. Level 2 EV
charging stations are eligible for grants of up to $5,000, and DC fast
chargers are eligible for grants of up to $100,000. Overburdened
municipalities can qualify for 50% bonus incentives. Eligible sites
include locations along eligible corridors and at hotels. Additional
restrictions apply. For more information, including eligibility criteria
and funding availability, see the NJBPU EV
Incentive Program website.
Eligibility: Commercial, Government or Public, Residential
