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Charge Up New Jersey EV Incentive (Charge Up and Charge Up+)
Run by New Jersey Board of Public Utilities; program administered by the Center for Sustainable Energy
New Jersey residents get $1,500 off a new battery electric vehicle with an MSRP up to $55,000, bought or leased at a participating New Jersey dealer. Income-qualified buyers who prequalify for Charge Up+ get $4,000 in total.
Amounts
How much you get
$1,500 off at the dealership for any eligible new battery EV with an MSRP up to $55,000. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Charge Up (all eligible residents) | $1,500 |
| Income-verified; $1,500 base plus $2,500)Charge Up+ (prequalified | $4,000 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 6 of these.
Your home is in New Jersey.
New Jersey resident with a New Jersey driver's license at the time of purchase or lease (active-duty military stationed in New Jersey also qualify), and stay a resident for at least two years after.
A new light-duty battery electric vehicle on the program's eligible list with an MSRP up to $55,000, ordered, bought or leased and delivered in New Jersey at a participating dealer on or after July 1, 2026. Plug-in hybrids aren't on the list.
Keep ownership or the lease and New Jersey registration for at least 36 months (leases must be 36 months or longer). Individuals only; at most three program incentives over the program's 10 years.
For the extra $2,500 (Charge Up+): 2025 modified adjusted gross income no more than $75,000 (single), $112,500 (head of household) or $150,000 (joint), or enrollment in a program such as LIHEAP, Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, Section 8, USF or WAP. Dependents claimed on someone else's return aren't eligible.
Charge Up+ must be prequalified before the sale or lease; it can't be applied afterward.
What to doPrequalify for Charge Up+ online before you sign; review takes up to 10 business days and the approval is good for 150 days. Charge Up New Jersey: Eligibility Guidelines
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
The discount comes off at the register. The FY27 program closes when funding is fully reserved, on or before June 30, 2027. Charge Up+ prequalification is good for 150 days or until the program pauses or closes.
- Pick an eligible vehicle and a participating New Jersey dealer.
- For Charge Up+, prequalify first.
Upload your 2025 IRS Tax Return Transcript or proof of benefits enrollment. Review takes up to 10 business days; the prequalification ID lasts 150 days.
- Buy or lease the EV.
The dealer takes $1,500 (or $4,000 with your Charge Up+ ID) off the price and applies for reimbursement. Nothing else to file.
New Jersey driver's license
Charge Up+ only: 2025 IRS Tax Return Transcript, or proof of enrollment in a qualifying assistance program
Forms and instructionsCharge Up New Jersey: Eligibility Guidelines · Charge Up New Jersey: FAQs · Charge Up New Jersey · Charge Up New Jersey: Contact Us · FY27 Charge Up New Jersey Terms and Conditions v1
Questions about applying877-426-2474 or chargeupnj@energycenter.org
Stacking
Use it with
Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
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FAQ
Questions
How much does Charge Up New Jersey EV Incentive (Charge Up and Charge Up+) pay?
$1,500 to $4,000, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Is there an income limit?
For the extra $2,500 (Charge Up+): 2025 modified adjusted gross income no more than $75,000 (single), $112,500 (head of household) or $150,000 (joint), or enrollment in a program such as LIHEAP, Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, Section 8, USF or WAP. Dependents claimed on someone else's return aren't eligible.
Do renters qualify?
New Jersey resident with a New Jersey driver's license at the time of purchase or lease (active-duty military stationed in New Jersey also qualify), and stay a resident for at least two years after.
Do I need approval before I buy?
Charge Up+ must be prequalified before the sale or lease; it can't be applied afterward. Prequalify for Charge Up+ online before you sign; review takes up to 10 business days and the approval is good for 150 days.
What’s the deadline?
Apply by June 30, 2027.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 25, 2026.
Is the incentive different if I lease instead of buy?
No. The amount is the same and goes in full to you whether you buy or lease.
I already bought my EV. Can I still get Charge Up+?
No. Charge Up+ is applied only at the point of sale by the dealer and isn't available afterward.
How long is a Charge Up+ prequalification good for?
150 days, or until the program pauses or closes, whichever comes first.
Plain words
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References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
- Charge Up New Jersey: Eligibility Guidelines
- Charge Up New Jersey: FAQs
- Charge Up New Jersey
- Charge Up New Jersey: Contact Us
- FY27 Charge Up New Jersey Terms and Conditions v1
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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