New Jersey EV Incentives, Tax Credits and Rebates

Current EV incentives in New Jersey

New Jersey currently provides several EV incentives, including a few ways to lower the cost of your electric vehicle and home charger:

• Charge Up New Jersey: Up to $4,000 off a qualifying EV plus $250 toward a Level 2 home charger
• Green Pass discount: 10% off‑peak EZ‑Pass rates on the Turnpike and Garden State Parkway; depending on how often you hit the Turnpike, this could add up to hundreds of dollars of savings each year
• Utility add‑ons: Stackable programs from PSE&G
• HOV lane access: If you drive an EV, you can drive in high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes regardless of how many passengers are in the vehicle

New Jersey previously offered a reduced sales tax on EVs, but that incentive was phased out as of July 1, 2025. EVs purchased in 2026 are subject to the full 6.625% sales tax.

The next sections spell out exactly who qualifies, when to apply and how to stack each discount.

Charge Up New Jersey program

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities offers the state’s Charge Up New Jersey program as a way to make EV purchases a possibility for a broader range of residents. Charge Up New Jersey offers a rebate of up to $4,000 on the purchase or lease of a brand-new EV and up to $250 on an EV charger.

Historically, Charge Up New Jersey begins taking applications in July and runs out of funding in November. The program’s website states that all New Jersey incentives will relaunch on July 1, 2026.

The program has two tiers — Charge Up New Jersey and Charge Up+ (for income-qualifying residents). Here’s a savings breakdown of the program's two tiers plus its EV incentive:

• Charge Up: $1,500 incentive for the purchase or lease of eligible EVs
• Charge Up+: An additional $2,500 incentive for the purchase or lease of eligible EVs
• EV Charger Incentive: $250 incentive for the purchase of an eligible Level 2 home charger

You must meet the following criteria to qualify for Charge Up and Charge Up+:

• Purchase or lease a new EV with an MSRP of less than $55,000 from a participating dealership or showroom in New Jersey
• Be a registered New Jersey resident
• Agree that the entirety of the EV transaction must occur on or after July 1, 2025
• Retain ownership or an active lease agreement of the EV for at least 36 months after the purchase or lease date

To be eligible for the additional Charge Up+ incentive, single tax filers will need to show a maximum modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) of $75,000 on their most recent tax filing to be eligible. Heads of household can have a MAGI of up to $112,500, and joint tax filers can have a maximum MAGI of $150,000.

If you meet the requirements to qualify for Charge Up+, you can follow these steps to apply for the incentive online:

1. Gather documents: You'll need your New Jersey driver’s license and most recent tax filing (or proof of enrollment in an eligible public assistance program).
2. Create an account: Applications must be submitted through the online portal. It takes about 10 minutes to complete your application, and you’ll receive notifications about your application at the email you used to create your account.
3. Get your prequalification ID: If your application is successful, you’ll receive a prequalification ID number within 10 business days.
4. Bring your prequalification ID to a participating dealership: By showing your ID, you can apply the $4,000 incentive directly when you purchase or lease an eligible EV.

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EV charger incentives in New Jersey

As part of the Charge Up New Jersey Program, you could save up to $250 off the cost of a Level 2 charger at home. This could reduce the total cost of an installation by roughly 10% to 20%.

The Level 2 charger must be new and installed at your place of residence. Applicants are allowed to apply for up to two chargers with this incentive, but you can only qualify for the second claim if you’ve moved to a new address.

To qualify for this EV charger incentive, you'll need to submit the following documentation:

• Proof of your purchase
• A scanned photo of the charger’s serial number
• A copy of your New Jersey driver’s license
• Valid registration of your EV showing a residential address in New Jersey

Understanding New Jersey’s EV incentive program can help you offset the initial cost of your vehicle. Keep in mind that not every vehicle will qualify and your household income can influence the amount you qualify for. Your savings will also depend on your EV purchase price and whether you choose to install a Level 2 charger at your home.

Other New Jersey EV state incentives and benefits

The Green Pass Discount offers drivers of select low-emissions vehicles a 10% discount on off-peak New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway tolls. While this may only amount to $0.45 in savings each way, that could quickly add up to $200-plus in annual savings if you already pay these tolls on a daily basis. To qualify for this incentive, your EV must have a fuel economy of 45 miles per gallon or higher and meet the requirements set by the California Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle standard.

New Jersey allows EV drivers to access the state’s HOV lanes. These lanes are typically reserved for vehicles with three or more passengers. EVs can travel in New Jersey HOV lanes regardless of the number of people in the vehicle.

Depending on where you live, you may also qualify for utility and local EV incentives. For example, the New Jersey utility company PSE&G currently offers up to $1,500 off the cost to install a Level 2 charger. However, this program stopped taking new applications on January 13, 2026 and will discontinue on June 1, 2026.

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