Electric car and charger money in New Jersey
Each card names the fact we keep on file, with the date we last read the official page.
Charge Up New Jersey: new electric car
$1,500 comes off the price at an eligible dealer. Income-qualified buyers add $2,500 more, but must be pre-qualified before the sale or lease.
Charge Up New Jersey: home charger
For a qualifying Level 2 charger bought for your home.
PSE&G charger setup
Customer-side make-ready help for an ENERGY STAR Level 2 smart charger on a single residential meter, installed after January 27, 2021. A reduction of up to $5,000 on a required deposit for utility-side work is also listed.
PSE&G off-peak charging credit
PSE&G stopped new enrollments on January 13, 2026, and its page lists October 1, 2026 as the end date. PSE&G points to its time-of-use rate instead.
The state says Charge Up is projected to remain available through June 2027 but that funds are limited, so apply as soon as you decide.
What a Level 2 charger is
A Level 2 charger runs on 240 volts, the same kind of circuit as an electric dryer. It adds range much faster than a plug into a normal wall outlet. The word "smart" means the charger connects to the internet so it can follow time-of-use prices and report its use. PSE&G requires that kind for its rebate.
The electrical panel can be the real cost
A charger needs room on your electrical panel. If your panel is full, the cost jumps. Atlantic City Electric pays up to $300 per circuit or panel for homes switching to electric equipment, and up to $4,000 for a panel upgrade for income-qualified homes. JCP&L pays $300 per circuit and up to $4,000 for income-qualified panel work, but only inside its Clean Comfort heat pump program. Plan your charger and your heat pump together so one panel upgrade does both jobs.
Order of steps matters
For the $4,000 Charge Up+ amount, you must apply online and get a pre-qualification number before you buy or lease. For the standard $1,500, the amount is applied at the dealership. Ask the dealer whether they take part before you fall in love with a car. The charger rebate has its own application, so read the program's rules before buying the charger.
Time-of-use rates
PSE&G has a time-of-use rate for customers who can shift use to off-peak hours. Charging overnight is the classic case. The rate may or may not lower your bill, depending on when your household uses power. Ask PSE&G for a bill comparison for the last 12 months before you switch.
Condos and renters
The state also lists a multi-unit dwelling charger program, which we did not read in detail. If you rent or live in a condo, ask your building manager before you buy a charger, and check that program's page.
How to get electric car money in New Jersey
- Check whether you are income-qualified and apply for Charge Up+ before you shop.
- Pick a car from the state's eligible vehicle list and an eligible dealer.
- Hire an electrician to check your panel and quote the charger.
- If PSE&G is your utility, apply for the charger setup program and allow up to three months.
- Keep receipts for the charger and the electrical work.
More for New Jersey homes
- New Jersey home rebates: every program in one place
- PSE&G rebates: charger setup and more
- Atlantic City Electric rebates: panel and circuit help
- JCP&L rebates: panel help inside Clean Comfort
- New Jersey Clean Energy Program: Charge Up and more
- Newark home rebates: PSE&G customers
- Toms River home rebates: JCP&L customers
Common questions
How much does New Jersey pay for an electric car?
$1,500 at the dealer for a new eligible car, and $4,000 for income-qualified buyers who pre-qualify.
Is there help with a home charger?
Yes. Charge Up pays up to $250, and PSE&G pays up to $1,500 for charger setup for its customers.
Is the Charge Up program still open?
Yes. The state projects it will stay available through June 2027, but funds are limited.
What happened to PSE&G's off-peak charging credit?
New enrollments stopped on January 13, 2026, and its page lists October 1, 2026 as the end date.
Is there a federal electric car credit?
We did not check federal vehicle credits, so we make no claim. Ask the dealer to show you the current rule from an official source.
By Sam Menard. Sources, last read October 6, 2026: Charge Up New Jersey, PSE&G EV home charging program, Atlantic City Electric eligible upgrades, JCP&L Clean Comfort application.