Clean Fleet EV Incentive Programs

Clean Fleet EV Incentive Programs is sponsored by New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU). Grants for local and state government fleets to purchase new or pre-owned all-electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.

Clean Fleet EV Program | Charge Up New Jersey Thank you for your interest in the Clean Fleet EV and EV Charging Program. New applications have been paused as of July 24, 2026. Approved Phase 1 projects can apply to claim their incentive below.

If you are unsure of your project’s status, please contact customer support. Other New Jersey charging incentive programs remain open, including the Charge Up New Jersey EV and Home Charger and Multi-Unit Dwellings EV Charger Programs. EV and EV Charger Incentives for Public and Non-Profit Fleets New Jersey's Clean Energy Program aims to achieve a 100% clean energy future.

Through the Clean Fleet EV and EV Charging Program, local, state and nonprofit entities are eligible for incentives toward the purchase of new or certified pre-owned battery electric vehicles, Level 2 EV charging equipment and direct current fast chargers (DCFCs) for their fleet charging.

Awards for eligible entities include: Up to $4,000 for eligible light-duty battery electric vehicles (BEVs) Up to $10,000 toward the purchase of eligible Class 2B-6 BEVs Up to $5,000 each for public Level 2 charging equipment (up to 90% of the cost of the charger) Up to $4,000 for fleet Level 2 charging equipment (not available to the public) up to 90% of the cost of the charger Up to $180,000 for DCFC stations (up to 90% of the cost of the charger) Up to $5,000 toward make-ready costs for fleet Level 2 charging equipment (up to 50% of cost) Up to $50,000 toward the make-ready costs for fleet DCFC charging stations (up to 50% of cost) Award caps are based on population, see a list of Eligible Entities .

Overburdened Municipalities are eligible for bonus incentives. See below for more information. For more information, please reach out to njcleanfleet@energycenter.

org Applicants must complete a two-step process. Step 1: Provide details of the intended purchase and project site, and if approved, incentive funding will be reserved.

Apply for EV and Charger Incentive Step 2: Provide proof of purchase and installation, and if approved, Claim your EV and Charger Incentive Purchase Incentive (each) Light-Duty BEV Up to $4,000 Class 2B-6 BEV Up to $10,000 Public Level 2 EV Charging Equipment Up to $5,000* Fleet Level 2 EV Charging Equipment Up to $4,000* DCFC EV Charger, 50-100 kW Up to $60,000* DCFC EV Charger, 100-200 kW Up to $100,000* DCFC EV Charger, 200+ kW Up to $180,000* Level 2 Charging make-ready costs*** Up to $5,000** DCFC make-ready costs*** Up to $50,000** *Up to 90% of the cost of the Charger ***Make-ready incentives are available for fleet-only use, as part of the same project Award Caps for Local Governments, Local Government Entities, Local Schools and Non-Profit Population Served Battery Electric Vehicles Dual Port L2 Charging Equipment DCFC Charging Stations Up to 20,000 4 2 1 20,001-50,000 10 4 2 50,001-100,000 14 8 4 Over 100,000 20 15 8 Award Caps for State Government, State Agencies, Boards or Commissions, State Universities, County Government and County Authorities Battery Electric Vehicles Level 2 Charging Equipment DCFC Charging Stations 20 15 8 Incentives are available to local, state, and nonprofit entities including: State boards or commissions Vehicle Eligibility & Application Guidance All new and certified pre-owned BEVs between the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Classes 1 and 6 may be eligible for incentive funding.

Light Duty passenger vehicles and pickup trucks are eligible for a $4,000 incentive. Medium duty vehicles are eligible for a $10,000 incentive. Applicants are encouraged to review planned vehicle purchases in detail and select the appropriate incentive amount.

A vehicle’s specific configuration, trim, or model year can impact Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Phase 2 incentive values can only be decreased, never increased, should the final vehicle purchase be different than anticipated during Phase 1 application submission.

As of January 2026, eligible vehicles include: Light Duty Vehicles (Class 1 to Class 2a)* Eligible light duty vehicles, qualifying for a $4,000 incentive, meet the following criteria: Class 1 (Up to 6,000 lbs) - All two-axle, four-tire electric vehicles with a GVWR up to 6,000 pounds. Examples of vehicles typically in this classification are sedans, hatchbacks, wagons, and smaller SUVs.

Class 2a (6,001 – 8,500 lbs) - All two-axle, four-tire electric vehicles with a GVWR between 6,001 and 8,500 pounds. Examples of vehicles typically in this classification are light-duty pickup trucks, SUVs, and minivans.

Light-Duty Vehicles (Class 2b) and Medium-Duty Vehicles (Class 3 to Class 6)* Eligible vehicles, qualifying for a $10,000 incentive, meet the following criteria: Class 2b (8,501 – 10,000 lbs) - All two-axle electric vehicles with a GVWR between 8,501 and 10,000 pounds.

Examples of vehicles typically in this classification are heavy-duty pickup trucks, full-size cargo vans, full-size passenger vans, utility service vans, or fleet support vehicles. Class 3 (10,001 – 14,000 lbs) - All two-axle electric vehicles with a GVWR between 10,001 and 14,000 pounds. Examples of vehicles typically in this classification are flat bed trucks, box trucks and extended bed cargo vans among others.

Class 4 (14,001 – 16,000 lbs) - All two-axle electric vehicles with a GVWR between 14,001 and 16,000 pounds. Examples of vehicles typically in this classification are delivery vans, small buses, and conversion vans about the size of an ambulance. Class 5 (16,001 – 19,500 lbs) - All two-axle electric vehicles with a GVWR between 16,001 and 19,500 pounds.

Examples of vehicles typically in this classification are RVs, dump trucks, or medium-size refrigerated trucks. Class 6 (19,501 – 26,000 lbs) - All two- or three-axle electric vehicles with a GVWR between 19,501 and 26,000 pounds, generally configured with two or three axles depending on body configuration and application. Examples of vehicles typically in this classification are buses, medium size cargo trucks, or delivery trucks.

Neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs), such as electric golf carts and other similar EVs, are not eligible for an incentive. *As outlined on the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection . Additional information on vehicle classes is available from the Federal Highway Administration .

EV Charging Equipment Eligibility Any brand of Level 2 charging equipment with standard connectors available for use by all EVs is eligible provided that the charging equipment is: Capable of networking with a state compliant network provider Any brand of DCFC charging equipment is eligible provided that the equipment is: Capable of networking with a state compliant network provider DCFCs that are ENERGY STAR® Certified are eligible for an additional $5,000 incentive View the full Terms and Conditions and Extension Policy for all requirements.

Overburdened Municipalities To be eligible for additional incentive, chargers and vehicles must be located in an area designated as an Overburdened Municipality by the Community Energy Planning Program, Docket No. QO21091113. A qualified applicant with an installation site within an Overburdened Municipality is eligible to receive a 50% bonus to the Clean Fleet award.

This bonus can be provided as either an additional incentive amount or as eligibility for additional vehicles and/or chargers (up to the cost of the charger). The applicant selects how to apply the bonus at the time of Phase 1 application. For example, a local school serving a population between 20,001-50,000 people is purchasing 10 light duty BEVs in an Overburdened Municipality.

This applicant could either receive an incentive amount of up to $6,000 per vehicle (an additional 50% over the typical incentive cap of $4,000 per vehicle) or incentivize the purchase of up to 15 vehicles (an additional 50% over the typical award cap of 10 BEVs). Learn more about Overburdened Municipalities on the New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program website.

--> Apply for EV and Charger Incentive Current Program Year Funding (FY27) Prior Years’ Committed Funding (FY24, FY25 & FY26) Total Funding: $26,013,501 Please note: Funding is reserved only for Clean Fleet EV & EV Charging Program applications that are successfully submitted. Funding will be replenished in the event a submitted application is canceled. This visualization is updated monthly.

The last update was 9/18/2026 with application data as of 9/1/2026. NJ Transit’s Clean Fleet Experience Jeff McNulla, Chief of Organizational Services and Fleet Administration "This is one of the easiest programs I’ve ever been through." "Three years ago, we were at 40 some megawatts of charging.

Two years ago, we were at 94. And this past year, we just finished up 140 megawatts. It’s a trajectory that is significant" "Without the incentive, we wouldn’t be as far along as where we are."