SB 2252, An Act Concerning the Use of Plug-In Electric Vehicles

Establishes goals and initiatives for increased use of use of plug-in electric vehicles including Charge Up New Jersey Rebate. Establishes goals and incentives for increased use of plug-in electric vehicles in NJ.

At least 25% of State-owned non-emergency light duty vehicles shall be plug-in electric by December 31, 2025; thereafter, 100% of these vehicles shall be plug-in electric by the end of 2035. By the end of 2024, at least 10% of new bus purchases made by NJ Transit will be zero emission busses, which will increase to 50% by the end of 2026 and 100% by the end of 2032. The legislation also directs the DEP to report on the state of the plug-in electrical vehicle market, the State's progress toward achieving the goals, identify barriers to achievement of the goals, and make recommendations for legislative or regulatory action to address barriers in New Jersey every five years.

By December 31, 2024, at least 10 percent of the new bus purchases made by the New Jersey Transit Corporation shall be zero emission buses, and the percentage of zero emission bus purchases shall increase to 50 percent by December 31, 2026, and 100 percent by December 31, 2032 and thereafter.

100% Zero-Emission NJ Transit Bus Procurements

By December 31, 2025, at least 25% of State-owned non-emergency LDV’s shall be plug-in EV’s; by December 31, 2035 and thereafter, 100% of State-owned non-emergency LDV’s shall be plug-in EV’s.

State LDV Plug-in EV Target

The Charge Up New Jersey program to incentivize electric vehicles has paused as of April 17th, 2023. 	

The incentive amount equals $25 per mile of EPA-rated all-electric range, up to a maximum of $4,000 per eligible vehicle.

Charge Up New Jersey Electric Vehicle Incentive

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