The federal credit ended. 2 New Jersey programs didn’t.
New Jersey EV, plug-in and hybrid incentives
2 active state and utility programs open to individual buyers, 1 for the car itself, from the U.S. DOE / NLR Laws & Incentives database.
For people buying a car
Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Tax State Incentives
ZEVs that are sold on or after October 1, 2024, and before July 1, 2025, are subject to a 3.3125% tax. ZEVs that are sold on or after July 1, 2025, will be subject to a 6.625% tax. For a list of qualified ZEVs, see the New Jersey Department of the Treasury ZEV Sales Tax Exemption website.
(Reference New Jersey Statutes 54:32B-3 and 54:32B-8.55)
Enacted 2004-05-01. source
Charging, fleets and heavy vehicles
Individuals can apply to these, but the money pays for charging equipment, fleet or heavy-duty vehicles or fueling stations rather than for a car.
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Grants State Incentives
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) provides grants through the It Pay$ to Plug In: New Jersey's Electric Vehicle Workplace Charging Grant Program (Program) for EV charger installation. Grants are available in the following amounts:
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EV Charging Station Type Maximum Rebate Amount per Port Number of Eligible EV Charging Ports per Location -------------------------- -------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Level 1 $750 Minimum of 5 Level 2 $4,000 Minimum of 2 and maximum of 20
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Grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Eligible EV chargers must be located at workplaces, government agencies, non-profits, or multifamily housing. The Program is part of New Jersey's Energy Master Plan. For more information, including application and eligibility requirements, see the NJDEP It Pay$ to Plug In website.
The federal clean-vehicle credit ended for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025. State and utility programs above are current as of 2026-10-02.