Utility guide · NJ
PSE&G (Public Service Electric & Gas): EV charger rebates & programs
Up to $1,500 toward Level 2 installation costs, plus up to $5,000 for service upgrades. Service area: New Jersey's population corridor — Newark, Jersey City, New Brunswick, Trenton and surrounding counties.
Quick answer for PSE&G
- Up to $1,500 toward Level 2 installation costs, plus up to $5,000 for service upgrades
- Funding status: active; deadline / window: Ongoing under the current NJ EV program filing; terms revised through BPU proceedings.
- Service area: New Jersey's population corridor — Newark, Jersey City, New Brunswick, Trenton and surrounding counties.
- EV rate / managed charging: Residential Time-of-Use rate (successor to the off-peak credit).
Official source: PSE&G — EV Residential Charging Program
The offer
What PSE&G actually pays
PSE&G's Residential EV Charging Program is an installation program, not a hardware discount: it pays up to $1,500 toward the behind-the-meter cost of installing a Level 2 smart charger — the wiring, panel and labor side — and, where your service can't support charging, up to $5,000 more for pole-to-meter utility service upgrades. The charger itself is not rebated, so budget the hardware at full price. Rate context matters in 2026: the legacy off-peak charging credit closed to new applicants on January 13, 2026 and sunsets around June 1, 2026, replaced by a residential time-of-use rate — factor the new TOU math, not the old credit, into your payback.
Program funded · Deadline / funding window: Ongoing under the current NJ EV program filing; terms revised through BPU proceedings
Fine print
Requirements that actually disqualify people
- PSE&G residential electric customer in New Jersey
- Level 2 smart (connected) charger — the program is built around smart-charger installs
- Rebate applies to behind-the-meter installation costs (wiring, panel, labor), not the charger hardware
- Service-upgrade money (up to $5,000) applies only to pole-to-meter work PSE&G deems necessary
- Permitted installation with documentation of costs
Ongoing savings
EV rates & charging rewards
Plans: Residential Time-of-Use rate (successor to the off-peak credit).
The old off-peak charging credit closed to new applicants on January 13, 2026 and ends around June 1, 2026. New EV owners should evaluate PSE&G's residential TOU rate instead: overnight charging still prices well, but the guaranteed per-kWh credit era is over.
Do it right
How to apply, step by step
Step 1
Confirm your planned charger qualifies as a smart charger under the current program terms
Step 2
Get itemized electrician quotes that separate behind-the-meter work (rebatable, up to $1,500) from hardware (not rebated)
Step 3
If PSE&G determines your service needs upgrading, document the pole-to-meter scope for the up-to-$5,000 tier
Step 4
Complete the permitted installation and submit the application with invoices through your PSE&G account
Step 5
Review the residential TOU rate for charging — don't plan around the sunsetting off-peak credit
Rules, rebates, and incentives change. Verify with the official program before applying.
Quotes from electricians who know PSE&G 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
PSE&G — frequently asked questions
How much is the PSE&G EV charger rebate in NJ?
Up to $1,500 toward behind-the-meter installation costs for a Level 2 smart charger, plus up to $5,000 for pole-to-meter service upgrades when needed. The charger hardware itself is not rebated under the current program.
Does PSE&G still pay the off-peak charging credit?
Not for new applicants — the credit closed to new enrollment on January 13, 2026 and sunsets around June 1, 2026, replaced by a residential time-of-use rate. Existing enrollees should watch PSE&G notices for their transition date.
Is PSEG Long Island the same program?
No. PSEG Long Island operates New York's Long Island grid and runs a separate, smaller rebate: $100 for a qualified Level 2 charger, or up to $400 total for customers in Disadvantaged Communities on the Household Assistance Program, currently slated through December 31, 2026.
Can I stack the PSE&G rebate with New Jersey state incentives?
Yes, where both are funded: PSE&G's money covers installation, the state's Charge Up New Jersey program covers the vehicle purchase, and the state's separate charger incentive (when its funding cycle is open) covers hardware. The federal 30C charger credit expired for installs after June 30, 2026.
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