Public Service Electric and Gas customers, New Jersey · Bill credit
PSE&G EV Residential Charging Program (Residential Smart Charging Make-Ready Incentives)
Run by PSE&G (Public Service Electric and Gas)
PSE&G electric customers who install an ENERGY STAR Level 2 smart EV charger can get a bill credit of up to $1,500 per charger for the wiring, panel and permit work, plus up to $5,000 off any deposit for PSE&G-side upgrades. The charger itself isn't covered.
Amounts
How much you get
On-bill credit of up to $1,500 per charger toward customer-side make-ready costs (electric panel upgrade, wiring, permits; not the charger itself). The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Wiring, permits), per chargerCustomer-side make-ready (panel | N/A |
| Utility-side make-ready deposit reduction | N/A |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 4 of these.
PSE&G New Jersey electric customer with the account in good standing (no shut-off notice). New customers can apply after their first bill.
Installed by a New Jersey-licensed electrician (single-family homeowners may do it themselves, but their labor isn't covered), with a municipal permit and passed inspection.
What to doHire a New Jersey-licensed electrician and get the municipal electrical permit and final inspection approval. Get a quote from a contractor
ENERGY STAR certified Level 2 smart charger connected to a single residential meter; you must agree to share charging data with PSE&G.
Chargers installed on or before January 27, 2021 aren't eligible.
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums.
ENERGY STAR certified Level 2 smart charger that communicates via Wi-Fi or a cellular network (chargers made before January 18, 2023 don't need ENERGY STAR).
Applying
How to apply
You apply online.
- Apply in the PSE&G EV Portal with a copy of your charger receipt.
PSE&G checks eligibility and starts an engineering review of your service.
- Upload the required documents and submit.
Photo of the charger serial number, paid electrician invoice, charger invoice, and the final municipal permit inspection (with permit costs).
- PSE&G reviews the documents and contacts you if anything is missing.
- Once enrolled, the credit appears on your bill within one to two billing cycles.
The whole process can take up to three months.
Photo of charger serial number
Paid itemized electrician invoice
Copy of the charger invoice
Final municipal permit inspection approval (UCC Form F-222A) with permit costs, or written confirmation that no permit is required
Questions about applying1-800-249-1837 or PSEG-Electric.Vehicles@pseg.com
Stacking
Use it with
Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
Before anything else
Your quote request is in If a contractor we work with serves your ZIP, they can contact you. We take one request per person; contact us to change it.
Get an email if this program changes
We'll write if its amount, status or deadline changes. Nothing else.
FAQ
Questions
How much does PSE&G EV Residential Charging Program (Residential Smart Charging Make-Ready Incentives) pay?
Up to $5,000.
Do I need to be a Public Service Electric and Gas customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Public Service Electric and Gas customers, New Jersey. See Do I qualify for the details.
Do I have to use a contractor?
Yes. Installed by a New Jersey-licensed electrician (single-family homeowners may do it themselves, but their labor isn't covered), with a municipal permit and passed inspection.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 25, 2026.
Does PSE&G give a rebate on the charger itself?
No. The program helps with installation and make-ready costs only; there's no rebate for buying the charger.
Can I install the charger myself?
Yes, if you own a single-family home, but you still need a permit and inspection, and your own labor isn't covered (materials are).
Do I need a separate meter?
No. Residential customers don't need a separate meter for EV charging.
Is the off-peak charging credit still available?
No. PSE&G stopped new enrollments on January 13, 2026 and ended the Off-Peak Charging Credit on October 1, 2026; the make-ready incentive continues.
Does having solar panels affect eligibility?
No. Solar panels don't affect eligibility for the EV Charging Program.
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