Home Charging Savings for a Typical New Jersey Driver
Based on 12,000 miles per year
Gas Car Fuel/yr
$1,393
Home Charging/yr
$566
Annual Savings
$827
Charger Cost
$1,700
Utility Rebate
None
Net Charger Cost
$1,700
Payback
2.1 yrs
15-Year Savings
$13,684
CO₂ Avoided/yr
5,486 lbs
New Jersey EV Charger Rebates
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Federal 30C Credit (Expired June 30, 2026)
The federal Alternative Fuel Refueling Property Credit (30% up to $1,000 for a home charger) expired June 30, 2026, and had only applied in eligible low-income or non-urban census tracts. Chargers installed after that date do not qualify.
Varies
New Jersey Utility Programs
New Jersey focuses EV incentives on vehicles (Charge Up NJ); utilities offer off-peak charging. View full rebate detail →
Home Charging Savings by City in New Jersey
| City | Fuel Savings/yr | Charger Payback | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark | $848 | 1.8 yrs | 311,549 | PSE&G |
| Jersey City | $903 | 1.7 yrs | 292,449 | Jersey Central Power |
| Paterson | $855 | 1.8 yrs | 145,233 | PSE&G |
| Elizabeth | $844 | 1.8 yrs | 137,298 | PSE&G |
| Edison | $776 | 1.9 yrs | 107,694 | Jersey Central Power |
| Woodbridge | $810 | 1.9 yrs | 99,585 | Jersey Central Power |
| Hamilton | $882 | 1.7 yrs | 92,297 | Jersey Central Power |
| Toms River | $752 | 2 yrs | 91,239 | Jersey Central Power |
| Clifton | $769 | 2 yrs | 85,973 | PSE&G |
| Trenton | $755 | 2 yrs | 83,412 | Jersey Central Power |
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Quick Facts: New Jersey
- ⛽ Gas: $3.25/gallon
- ⚡ Electricity: $0.165/kWh
- 🔌 Charger installed: $1,700
- 🏭 Top utility: PSE&G