New Jersey is one of the best states in the country for EV adoption — and the rebate programs reflect that. If you're thinking about installing a home Level 2 charger, here's what you need to know about costs, incentives, and the installation process.
NJ EV Charger Rebates & Tax Credits (Updated 2026)
There are two incentives worth knowing about as a NJ homeowner — and one of them is on a deadline.
PSE&G residential EV charger program. If you're a PSE&G customer, the utility offers a rebate of up to $1,500 toward the wiring and panel work needed to support a Level 2 home charger, plus up to $5,000 toward any utility-side make-ready work (pole, transformer, or service upgrades) if your home needs it. One change to note: PSE&G's overnight off-peak charging bill credit stopped accepting new enrollees on January 13, 2026 — it's being folded into the utility's new time-of-use rate structure. The install rebate itself is still active.
Federal tax credit — expiring June 30, 2026. The federal 30C credit covers 30% of your charger hardware and installation, up to $1,000 — but a 2025 federal law moved its expiration up from 2032 to June 30, 2026. To claim it, your charger must be installed and operational by that date, your address must fall in an eligible census tract (generally non-urban or lower-income areas — we can check yours), and you file IRS Form 8911 with your return. If you've been on the fence, this is the deadline that matters: there are only weeks left to qualify.
JCPL customers have had their own EV programs as well; availability shifts year to year. We help every customer identify and document the incentives they actually qualify for — and we flag the June 30 federal deadline so you don't miss it.
Level 1 vs. Level 2: What's the Difference?
Level 1 is a standard 120V outlet — the kind you plug a lamp into. Most EVs add about 4–5 miles of range per hour on Level 1. Fine for hybrids or low-mileage drivers, but slow for a full EV.
Level 2 is a 240V circuit — the same voltage as your dryer or range. It typically adds 20–30 miles of range per hour, meaning a full charge overnight. This is what most EV owners want, and what we install.
What the Installation Involves
We run a dedicated 40–50A, 240V circuit from your electrical panel to your garage or parking area. If your panel has capacity, this is straightforward. If you're at or near your panel's limit (common with 100A services), we'll evaluate whether you need a panel upgrade first. We pull all permits, handle PSE&G / JCPL coordination if needed, and attend the inspection.
Compatible With All Major EV Brands
Tesla, Ford, GM, Rivian, Hyundai, BMW — all Level 2 chargers use the same J1772 connector standard (Tesla adapters are included with new Teslas). We install ChargePoint, Tesla Wall Connector, JuiceBox, Enel X, and customer-supplied units.
Ready to charge at home? Get a free quote or call us at (848) 294-1739.