EV and EV Charger Incentives for Public and Non-Profit Fleets
New Jersey's Clean Energy Program aims to achieve a 100% clean energy future. Through the Clean Fleet EV and EV Charging Program, local, state and nonprofit entities are eligible for incentives toward the purchase of battery electric vehicles, Level 2 EV charging equipment and direct current fast chargers (DCFCs) for their fleet charging.
Awards for eligible entities include:
- Up to $4,000 for eligible light-duty battery electric vehicles (BEVs)
- Up to $10,000 toward the purchase of eligible Class 2B-6 BEVs
- Up to $5,000 each for public Level 2 charging equipment (up to the cost of the charging equipment)
- Up to $4,000 for fleet Level 2 charging equipment (not available to the public) up to the cost of the charging equipment
- Up to $50,000 for DCFC stations (up to the cost of the chargers)
- Up to $5,000 toward make-ready costs for fleet Level 2 charging equipment (up to 50% of cost)
- Up to $50,000 toward the make-ready costs for DCFC charging stations (up to 50% of cost)
Award caps are based on population, see a list of Eligible Entities.
Overburdened Municipalities are eligible for bonus incentives. See below for more information.
For more information, please reach out to njcleanfleet@energycenter.org
Application Process
intended purchase, and if approved,
incentive funding will be reserved.
and installation, and if approved,
claim the incentive.
Awards
| Purchase | Incentive (each) |
|---|---|
| Light-Duty BEV | Up to $4,000 |
| Class 2B-6 BEV | Up to $10,000 |
| Public Level 2 EV Charging Equipment | Up to $5,000* |
| Fleet Level 2 EV Charging Equipment | Up to $4,000* |
| DCFC EV Charger | Up to $50,000* |
| Level 2 Charging Equipment make-ready costs | Up to $5,000** |
| DCFC make-ready costs | Up to $50,000** |
*Up to the cost of the Charger
**Up to 50% of the cost
Government Entities, Local Schools and Non-Profit
Organizations
| Population Served | Battery Electric Vehicles | Dual Port L2 Charging Equipment | DCFC Charging Stations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 20,000 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 20,001-50,000 | 10 | 4 | 2 |
| 50,001-100,000 | 14 | 8 | 4 |
| Over 100,000 | 20 | 15 | 8 |
Boards or Commissions, State Universities, County
Government and County Authorities
| Battery Electric Vehicles | Level 2 Charging Equipment | DCFC Charging Stations |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | 15 | 8 |
Eligibility Requirements
Incentives are available to local, state, and nonprofit entities including:
- Local government
- Local government entities
- Local schools
- Nonprofit organizations
- State government
- State agencies
- State boards or commissions
- State universities
- County government
- County authorities
Vehicle Eligibility
- All new and used BEVs up to Federal Highway Administration Class 6 may be eligible for incentive funding. Neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs), such as electric golf carts and other similar EVs, are not eligible for an incentive.
EV Charging Equipment Eligibility
Any brand of Level 2 charging equipment with standard connectors available for use by all EVs is eligible provided that the charging equipment is:
- ENERGY STAR® Certified
- Dual port
- UL2594 listed
- Capable of networking with a state compliant network provider
Any brand of DCFC charging equipment is eligible provided that the equipment is:
- Dual port
- UL2202 listed
- Capable of networking with a state compliant network provider
View the full Terms and Conditions
Overburdened Municipalities
To be eligible for additional incentive, chargers and vehicles must be located in an area designated as an Overburdened Municipality by the Community Energy Planning Program, Docket No. QO21091113.
Learn more about Overburdened Municipalities on the New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program website.