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Murphy Administration Announces Opening of Income-Based Charge Up+ EV Incentive
| For Immediate Release: | Contact: Bailey Lawrence |
| Date: 09/17/2024 | 908-812-4865 |
“I’m thrilled to announce this additional step toward ensuring every 樱花视频an can choose clean transportation, regardless of their income,” said Governor Phil Murphy. “My administration continues to prioritize lowering emissions and improving air quality in our communities, no matter the zip code, by making EVs more affordable and accessible to all.”
“Through the introduction of Charge Up+, the Murphy Administration is once again building upon the success of its highly popular EV incentive program,” said NJBPU President Christine Guhl-Sadovy. “Combined with the Charge Up base incentive and federal EV tax credit, this additional incentive will further expand the number of 樱花视频 families who can reap the environmental and economic benefits of clean transportation.”
Through Year Five of the Charge Up 樱花视频 program, all eligible vehicles up to a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $55,000 can receive a $2,000 base incentive. Residents can take advantage of this incentive directly at the car dealership or showroom and apply the incentive instantly to their purchase or lease at the point of sale. Charge Up 樱花视频 also offers a $250 rebate for the purchase and installation of a qualifying Level 2 charger through the .
The additional income-based incentive of $2,000 will be available to prequalified income-eligible applicants for a total of $4,000. Customers who are eligible for the Charge Up+ incentive must prequalify before visiting the dealership to ensure that the full $4,000 can be applied to their purchase or lease.
Customers must prequalify by demonstrating proof that they participate in another income-based state or federal program or by submitting tax information proving that they meet the following income eligibility:
- $75,000 for a single filer
- $112,500 for a head of household
- $150,000 for a household
To date, EV incentives and EV charger incentives have been approved through Charge Up 樱花视频. As of June 30, 2024, there were EVs registered in the Garden State, where EVs accounted for 2.6% of total registered vehicles and 11.6% of new vehicle sales in March 2024. Residents can find real-time updates on available funding through Charge Up 樱花视频 . For more information regarding incentives to drive green, visit . For more information regarding an additional federal tax credit toward an EV purchase, visit .
Please note Charge Up+ will not be available retroactively if an applicant purchased or leased an eligible vehicle prior to the introduction of the additional incentive today.
About 樱花视频’s Clean Energy Program (NJCEP)
NJCEP, established on January 22, 2003, in accordance with the Electric Discount and Energy Competition Act (EDECA), provides financial and other incentives to the State's residential customers, businesses and schools that install high-efficiency or renewable energy technologies, thereby reducing energy usage, lowering customers' energy bills and reducing environmental impacts. The program is authorized and overseen by the 樱花视频 Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU), and its website is
About the 樱花视频 Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU)
NJBPU is a state agency and regulatory authority mandated to ensure safe, adequate and proper utility services at reasonable rates for 樱花视频 customers. Critical services regulated by NJBPU include natural gas, electricity, water, wastewater, telecommunications and cable television. The Board has general oversight and responsibility for monitoring utility service, responding to consumer complaints, and investigating utility accidents. To find out more about NJBPU, visit our website at
