PSE&G EV charger rebate
As of October 5, 2026, the PSE&G residential make-ready credit is open in New Jersey: On-bill credit of up to $1,500 per charger toward panel and wiring work on the customer side; the charger itself is not covered.
PSE&G rebate at a glance
| Amount | On-bill credit of up to $1,500 per charger toward panel and wiring work on the customer side; the charger itself is not covered |
|---|---|
| Pays toward | electrical work (wiring, outlet or panel), not the charger |
| Where | PSE&G electric service area in New Jersey |
| Other conditions | The charger must be ENERGY STAR certified, Level 2 and smart (Wi-Fi or cellular). A permit and passed municipal inspection are required. |
| How to apply | Apply through the PSE&G EV Charging Program page with the permit, inspection approval and charger invoice. |
| Status | Open, confirmed October 5, 2026 |
| Program page | Residential Smart Charging Make-Ready Incentive, Public Service Electric and Gas |
In the program's own words
These are the sentences on the program page that the amount and eligibility above come from, as the page read on October 5, 2026:
Eligible customers can receive an on-bill credit of up to $1,500 per charger toward the cost of upgrading Customer-Side Make-Ready (CSMR) assets for the installation of EV charging hardware.
Customer must have an ENERGY STAR® certified Level 2, smart charger.
Customers are responsible for the cost of the EV charging unit itself.
Which chargers qualify
The program requires an ENERGY STAR certified charger. It must also be a smart charger that communicates over Wi-Fi or a cellular network.
110 Level 2 chargers in our catalog are ENERGY STAR certified and network capable, per the EPA product finder (every ENERGY STAR certified model we track). The 12 with the lowest verified prices:
| Charger | Lowest verified price | Max amps | Network capable, per ENERGY STAR |
|---|---|---|---|
| ApexCharger MACH 3 | $222 | 40 A | Yes |
| Lectron Portable Level 2 J1772 Charger (40A) | $250 | 40 A | Yes |
| EVIQO EVIPOWER | $299 | 40 A | Yes |
| ApexCharger MACH 1 Hardwired | $336 | 48 A | Yes |
| IYILO Electric Vehicle Charging Station | $340 | 48 A | Yes |
| ApexCharger MACH 2 Hardwired | $346 | 48 A | Yes |
| EcoFlow OCEAN EV Charger (11.5 kW) | $394 | 48 A | Yes |
| WOLFBOX WE40 | $430 | 40 A | Yes |
| Honda Home Charging Station 48 | $437 | 48 A | Yes |
| MSI EV Life Plus | $450 | 60 A | Yes |
| MSI EV Premium | $450 | 60 A | Yes |
| TYPE S CHARGEEV 40A Level 2 Charger | $450 | 40 A | Yes |
ENERGY STAR status is from our catalog's certification field. The program's other conditions (above) still apply, so check them before buying.
Public Service Elec & Gas Co served 2,056,231 residential customers in 2024, the number 10 US electric utility by that count, per the EIA-861 annual survey. Program page read October 5, 2026; we re-read it monthly.
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PSE&G rebate questions
- How much is the PSE&G EV charger rebate?
- As of October 5, 2026: On-bill credit of up to $1,500 per charger toward panel and wiring work on the customer side; the charger itself is not covered. It pays toward electrical work (wiring, outlet or panel), not the charger.
- Who qualifies for the PSE&G EV charger rebate?
- Residential customers in this area: PSE&G electric service area in New Jersey. The charger must be ENERGY STAR certified, Level 2 and smart (Wi-Fi or cellular). A permit and passed municipal inspection are required.
- Which chargers qualify for the PSE&G rebate?
- The program requires an ENERGY STAR certified charger. 110 Level 2 chargers in our catalog are ENERGY STAR certified and network capable, from $222 at the lowest verified price.
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