Extensive Fast Charging
1,978+ DC fast ports support regional travel.
States / New Jersey
EV Charging Costs in New Jersey
Data updated: February 16, 2026
New Jersey is a dense, high-traffic EV market where charging convenience is often as important as pure electricity price. For many households, especially in multifamily areas, total charging economics depend on utility territory, off-peak behavior, and access to make-ready incentives. The strongest approach is to model both home and public charging use together instead of relying on a single statewide average.
Average Rate
$0.23/kWh
Rank #40 out of 50
Major Cities Tracked
3
Local rate snapshots
Charging Stations
1,703
Public stations tracked
Average Electricity Rates in New Jersey
Residential electricity benchmark and utility snapshots for EV owners.
$0.23/kWh
$0.05/kWh above US average
up 3.8%
Many utilities offer off-peak EV charging options that can lower effective charging costs.
| Utility | Avg Rate |
|---|---|
| New Jersey Utility Average | $0.23/kWh |
| New Jersey Municipal Utility | $0.22/kWh |
Utility Context for New Jersey EV Drivers
New Jersey EV charging outcomes are shaped by state-administered incentive programs and utility-specific implementation. Practical cost planning requires checking current BPU-backed program rules, utility territory eligibility, and off-peak charging opportunities before hardware decisions.
- Charge Up New Jersey and related NJ Clean Energy programs are central to state EV adoption, but incentives open and close by funding cycle and program type.
- Utility territories matter: PSE&G, JCP&L, Atlantic City Electric, and Rockland Electric can have different EV infrastructure pathways and customer economics.
- Many drivers can improve total charging cost by prioritizing off-peak home charging and treating public DC fast charging as a corridor or contingency tool.
- With dense commuter and corridor travel patterns, New Jersey drivers benefit from planning both local charging reliability and turnpike/highway charging access together.
Rates updated monthly | Source: EIA and utility filings.
Why Choose New Jersey for EV Ownership
EV Charging Costs by City in New Jersey
View more New Jersey cities ->| City | Avg Rate | Monthly Cost Estimate | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark | $0.24/kWh | $63.16/month | View city page -> |
| Newark Metro | $0.23/kWh | $60.53/month | Estimate for city -> |
| Newark Suburbs | $0.22/kWh | $57.89/month | Estimate for city -> |
EV Charging Stations in New Jersey
Level 2 Ports
3,509
DC Fast Ports
1,978
Stations per 100k Residents
18.3
US average: 23.0
Available networks:
Map results are scoped to New Jersey and update per state page.
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How New Jersey Compares to Nearby States
| State | Rate | Rank | DC Fast |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey (Current) | $0.23/kWh | #40 | 1,978 |
| New York | $0.26/kWh | #43 | 2,951 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.20/kWh | #38 | 1,771 |
| Delaware | $0.19/kWh | #36 | 289 |
| Vermont | $0.24/kWh | #41 | 281 |
| Connecticut | $0.27/kWh | #44 | 741 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a realistic monthly charging budget in New Jersey?
For most drivers in New Jersey, 1,000 monthly miles usually lands near $60.53 in home-charging cost at the current $0.23/kWh benchmark.
How do city charging rates vary inside New Jersey?
Newark is among the lowest in this state sample at $0.22/kWh, while Paterson reaches about $0.24/kWh.
How strong is charging access across New Jersey?
New Jersey shows about 1,703 public charging locations, 1,978 DC fast ports, and roughly 18.3 locations per 100k residents (US avg 23.0).
Is New Jersey cheaper than nearby states for charging?
Delaware is currently lower at $0.19/kWh, while New Jersey is $0.23/kWh. Check the neighbor comparison table for the full spread.
Which charging networks are most visible in New Jersey?
Commonly listed networks include ChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla, with station availability varying by metro and highway corridor.
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Internal Resources
Data updated monthly where available, with modeled estimates for missing local values.