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Atlantic City Electric: EV charger rebates & programs
Up to $1,000 on a Level 2 charger + 2¢/kWh off-peak credit. Service area: South Jersey — Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, Salem, Gloucester and parts of Camden/Burlington counties.
Quick answer for Atlantic City Electric
- Up to $1,000 on a Level 2 charger + 2¢/kWh off-peak credit
- Funding status: active; deadline / window: Current program window through December 31, 2026.
- Service area: South Jersey — Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, Salem, Gloucester and parts of Camden/Burlington counties.
- EV rate / managed charging: EVsmart off-peak charging credit — $0.02/kWh (+ SUT) on net off-peak kWh.
Official source: Atlantic City Electric — residential charger rebate
The offer
What Atlantic City Electric actually pays
Atlantic City Electric pays the biggest straight hardware rebate in New Jersey: up to $1,000 for a new residential Level 2 charger under its EVsmart program, with the current window running through December 31, 2026. Its off-peak program adds a $0.02/kWh credit (plus associated sales and use tax) on net off-peak charging. For South Jersey households, ACE's $1,000 plus the state's $250 charger incentive can cover the charger and a healthy slice of the install.
Program funded · Deadline / funding window: Current program window through December 31, 2026
Fine print
Requirements that actually disqualify people
- Atlantic City Electric residential customer
- New qualifying Level 2 charger (program terms define eligible equipment)
- Permitted installation; keep purchase and installation documentation
- Off-peak credit requires enrollment and measurable off-peak charging
Ongoing savings
EV rates & charging rewards
Plans: EVsmart off-peak charging credit — $0.02/kWh (+ SUT) on net off-peak kWh.
The credit rewards net off-peak charging on top of your standard rate. Schedule charging overnight and the credit accrues automatically — modest per-kWh, meaningful over a year of commuting.
Do it right
How to apply, step by step
Step 1
Verify your address is ACE territory (South Jersey; PSE&G and JCP&L cover the rest of the state)
Step 2
Confirm your planned charger qualifies under current program terms
Step 3
Complete the permitted installation and keep itemized documentation
Step 4
Apply for the rebate before the current window closes (December 31, 2026)
Step 5
Enroll in the off-peak credit and schedule overnight charging
Rules, rebates, and incentives change. Verify with the official program before applying.
Quotes from electricians who know Atlantic City Electric paperwork
Ask bidders whether they've handled this utility's rebate documentation before — it saves weeks.
Finding an installer yourself: ask for the contractor's state license number, proof of insurance, and at least two recent Level 2 installs. Get the permit number in writing.
Use the free permit checklistFAQ
Atlantic City Electric — frequently asked questions
How much is the Atlantic City Electric EV charger rebate?
Up to $1,000 for a new residential Level 2 charger — the largest straight hardware rebate in New Jersey — with the current window running through December 31, 2026. An off-peak charging credit of $0.02/kWh (plus associated SUT) stacks on top.
Can I combine ACE's rebate with state incentives?
Yes: the state's Charge Up $250 in-home charger incentive stacks with ACE's $1,000, and the Charge Up vehicle incentive ($1,500, or $4,000 income-qualified) applies separately at purchase. Between them, South Jersey has the strongest charger economics in the state.
When does the ACE charger rebate end?
The current program window runs through December 31, 2026. Exelon utilities typically re-file programs between years, so terms may continue, change or pause after that — apply within the current window rather than betting on renewal.
How does the ACE off-peak credit work?
You earn $0.02 per net off-peak kWh (plus associated sales and use tax) for charging outside peak hours. It layers on your standard rate rather than replacing it — enroll, schedule overnight charging, and it accrues without further attention.
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