Electric Vehicle Offers & Information

JCP&L is offering residential EV drivers additional incentives to charge during off-peak hours. Under the Off-Peak Rewards program, residential customers can earn a 2¢ per kilowatt-hour (kWh) bill credit by using their smart EV chargers between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. and on weekends. Off-peak weekend hours start at 11 p.m. each Friday and end at 6 a.m. each Monday. You must have an eligible charger to enroll. Residential customers with existing qualified EV chargers may also apply for the Off-Peak Rewards program.

Level 2 electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) provides charging through a 240V AC plug. Level 2 adds about 8 to 24 miles of range to a vehicle per hour of charging time, making it far more convenient than standard 120V AC charging, which adds about 3 to 5 miles per hour of charging. Additionally, Level 2 charging is a more energy-efficient method of charging compared to Level 1.

Through JCP&L’s EV Driven Program, you may be eligible for total incentives of up to $7,000 for the make-ready work to prepare for the installation of a qualified Level 2 charger for your home.

Through the EV Driven program, multifamily property owners can qualify for an incentive to prepare for the installation of qualified smart Level 2 charging stations. All multifamily sites will require installation of a dedicated JCP&L-metered service for EV charging. Overburdened Communities is defined by N.J. state law. A list of Overburdened Communities is available https://dep.nj.gov/ej/communities/.

Through the EV Driven program, mixed-use commercial property owners can qualify for an incentive to prepare for the installation of qualified smart Level 2 charging stations at workplace locations.

Through the EV Driven program, mixed-use commercial property owners can qualify for an incentive to prepare for the installation of publicly accessible qualified smart Level 2 charging stations.

DC Fast Charging (DCFC) provides high-powered 480V charging. Most plug-in hybrid electric vehicles do not have DCFC charging capabilities.

The Inflation Reduction Act introduces a number of significant changes to the tax credit for new electric vehicles (section 30D). These changes will phase in over time. Effective immediately after enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act (after August 16, 2022), the tax credit is only available for qualifying electric vehicles for which final assembly occurred in North America. Further changes to the eligibility rules began in 2023.

Overall, the reforms in the Inflation Reduction Act mean that the tax credit for electric vehicles will evolve considerably over the coming months and years. New Requirements Effective April 18, see links below for details.

Separately, starting in 2023, the Inflation Reduction Act also establishes tax credits for pre-owned clean vehicles (section 25E) and for commercial clean vehicles (section 45W). Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service will release more information on all the clean vehicle credits in the coming months.

Information about vehicles purchased in 2022 and before or for vehicles purchased in 2023 and after.

Consumers who purchase qualified residential charging equipment may receive a tax credit of 30% of the cost, up to $1,000.

On January 17, 2020, Governor Murphy signed S-2252 into law (P.L.2019, c.362), which created an incentive program for light-duty electric vehicles and at-home electric charging infrastructure. New Jersey residents can receive up to $5,000 when they buy or lease an eligible new EV.

Due to the success of the post-purchase incentive and limited funds, potential applicants must have purchased or leased their EV by December 15, 2020 to be eligible for the post-purchase incentive. Pending the approval of the Fiscal Year 2022 budget, the program will reopen with a point-of-sale incentive during Summer 2021 for vehicles purchased on/after the date of program re-launch.

The Port Authority Green Discount Plan (PA GREEN) is available to eligible Class 1 vehicles with E-ZPass accounts at E-ZPass New York. Enrollment is required. The Port Authority Green Pass Discount Plan toll rate is $13.75 per peak trip and $8.25 per off-peak trip (plus $10.50 for each additional axle beyond two axles) for eligible vehicles.

Beginning February 1, 2022, the Port Authority Green Discount Plan is only available to eligible Plug-In Electric and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles. Vehicles enrolled in the plan prior to February 1, 2022 will be grandfathered into the plan.