⚠️ The federal clean-energy tax credits were rolled back in 2026 (solar/battery credits ended Dec 31, 2025; the EV-charger credit June 30, 2026). State & utility rebates are now the main savings.
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Home EV Charger Cost in Clifton, New Jersey

Local charger pricing, rebates, and home charging savings vs gas for Clifton drivers.

$769
Fuel Savings/yr
2.2 yrs
Charger Payback
$1,700
Net Charger Cost
$12,600
15-Year Savings

Home EV Charging in Clifton: What to Know

In Clifton, electricity runs about $0.182/kWh and gas about $3.25/gallon. For a typical driver covering 12,000 miles a year, that means charging an EV at home costs roughly $624 a year versus $1,393 in gasoline — a saving of about $769 annually.

A Level 2 charger installs for around $1,700, paying for itself in roughly 2.2 years of fuel savings — around $12,600 over 15 years. Home charging also beats public charging by about $747/year. Note: the federal 30C charger tax credit expired June 30, 2026, so New Jersey utility programs are now the main incentive. The local utility is PSE&G.

Cost & Savings Breakdown

12,000 miles per year in Clifton

Gas Car Fuel/yr
$1,393
Home Charging/yr
$624
Annual Fuel Savings
$769
vs Public Charging
$747/yr
Level 2 Charger Cost
$1,700
Utility Rebate
None
Net Charger Cost
$1,700
CO₂ Avoided/yr
5,486 lbs

15-Year Fuel Savings Projection

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Available Rebates

Federal 30C Credit — The 30% federal charger credit (up to $1,000) expired June 30, 2026.
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Common Questions

How much does a home EV charger cost in Clifton?

A Level 2 home EV charger in Clifton, New Jersey costs about $1,700 installed. The federal 30C charger credit expired June 30, 2026.

How much does charging at home save in Clifton?

Driving 12,000 miles a year, a Clifton driver spends about $624 charging at home versus $1,393 on gasoline — a saving of roughly $769 per year, so a home charger pays for itself in about 2.2 years.

Is home charging cheaper than public charging in Clifton?

Yes. At Clifton's local electricity rate of $0.182/kWh, home charging is far cheaper than public Level 2 or DC fast charging (typically $0.30–$0.48/kWh) — saving about $747 a year versus charging in public.

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