An electric vehicle (EV) is a car propelled by one or more electric motors, using energy stored in one or more rechargeable batteries.
In New Jersey, electric vehicles (EVs) are supported through various state incentives and regulations aimed at promoting the adoption of clean energy vehicles. The state offers an EV rebate program known as 'Charge Up New Jersey,' which provides incentives for the purchase or lease of new, eligible EVs. Additionally, New Jersey has set a goal to have 330,000 EVs on the road by 2025 and is working towards expanding its EV charging infrastructure. The state also offers various tax exemptions for EVs, including an exemption from the state's 7% sales tax for fully electric vehicles. Furthermore, New Jersey has adopted the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) program, which requires manufacturers to sell a certain number of clean energy vehicles. These regulations and incentives are part of New Jersey's broader effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition to cleaner forms of transportation.