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Charge Up New Jersey EV Rebate

Up to $4,000 point-of-sale

Charge Up New Jersey is among the most generous state-level EV rebates in the United States, paying up to $4,000 point-of-sale for a new electric vehicle from a participating New Jersey dealer. The program also extends to lease agreements (36+ months) at a prorated rate. Charge Up NJ stacks with the federal 30D credit ($7,500 POS) and the New Jersey 100% sales tax exemption on EVs (saving 6.625% on a typical $45,000 EV — roughly $3,000), delivering total stacked savings of $14,000+ for income-qualified buyers. Funding typically opens July 1 and depletes by October due to high demand.

Eligibility

MSRP cap?

$55,000 maximum vehicle MSRP for new vehicles.

Income limits?

No income cap on the base $4,000 rebate.

Lease eligibility?

Yes. 36-month minimum lease qualifies for prorated rebate.

How to apply for Charge Up NJ

  1. Verify funding is available

    Check chargeupnewjersey.com for current allocation status. Funds typically open July and deplete by October.

  2. Choose participating NJ dealer

    Dealer directory at chargeupnewjersey.com.

  3. Apply rebate at sale

    Dealer files Charge Up NJ paperwork at sale. Rebate appears as price reduction at purchase or as cap cost reduction at lease.

  4. Vehicle registration

    Vehicle must be registered in New Jersey to maintain rebate eligibility.

Stacking with other programs

Stacks with federal 30D ($7,500 POS), New Jersey EV sales tax exemption (~6.625% — automatic), EZ-Pass Green Pass discount on Garden State Parkway, PSE&G EV Charger Incentive (up to $1,500 + free Level 2 charger), and federal 30C charger credit (eligible census tract).

Frequently asked questions

When does Charge Up NJ open annually? +
July 1 most years. Funding allocations typically deplete within 3–4 months. Apply early in the cycle.
Does Charge Up NJ stack with federal 30D? +
Yes. Both apply at point of sale. $4,000 + $7,500 = $11,500 off the MSRP. Add the NJ sales tax exemption (~$2,800 on $42,000 EV) and total is ~$14,300.
Used EV? +
Charge Up NJ does not cover used EVs. Federal 25E ($4,000) covers used EVs from registered dealers.
What if I buy from out-of-state dealer? +
Charge Up NJ requires participating NJ dealer. Out-of-state purchases do not qualify.

Official program page: https://www.chargeupnewjersey.com/

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