Frequently Asked Questions

For customers who install a qualified Level 2 EV charger, the residential incentive will cover 100% of the cost of the customer make-ready work, up to $1,500 and up to $5,500 for utility service upgrades, if needed.

A Level 2 (“L2”) charger delivers single-phase, 208-240V of alternating current at power levels ranging from 3.3 kW to 19.2 kW. In other words, an L2 charger can fully charge an EV in a few hours. A Level 1 (“L1”) charger can also be used for residential charging. L1 charging uses the same power as a standard wall outlet, which typically takes 20+ hours to fully charge an EV. Only L2 chargers that are part of the program’s qualified charger list are eligible for incentives through the EV Driven Program. 

No, JCP&L does not install EV Chargers. Installation must be completed by a licensed electrician to be eligible for the program. Please visit the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs to find a licensed electrical contractor.

JCP&L customers can receive incentives to help cover the cost of make-ready work needed before installing an EV charger. Some of this work qualifies as utility make-ready work, while other work qualifies as customer make-ready work. Click here for an illustration.

JCP&L must be able to actively manage and monitor your charging data as part of the rebate program. If the unit goes offline, verify the Wi-Fi connection and contact the network provider.

Only EV chargers that are installed after the EV Driven program effective date of July 15, 2022, are eligible to receive incentives. Previously installed EV chargers are, however, eligible for the off-peak rate credit program. 

EV Driven offers additional rewards for using energy during off-peak hours, reducing demand on the energy grid. Customers on Service Classifications RS, RT, RGT, or GS who sign up for the residential off-peak rate credit program will receive a $0.02/kWh net off-peak charging credit on their bill for the kWhs they use to charge their EV during off-peak hours. A separate rate credit can be earned through the BGS EV TOU rate credit program. Customers who have already enrolled in the EV off-peak rate credit program will also be automatically enrolled in the BGS TOU rate credit program. 

Net off-peak usage is the difference between charging usage during off-peak hours and on-peak hours. For example, if a customer uses 100 kWh for EV charging during on-peak hours and 100 kWh during off-peak hours, the net off-peak usage is zero, and zero charging credits are earned. If, however, a customer uses 150 kWh for EV charging during off-peak hours and 50 kWh during on-peak hours, the net off-peak usage is 100 kWh (150 kWh - 50 kWh = 100 kWh), and $2 ($0.02 x 100 kWh) in charging credits is earned. If net off-peak usage is negative, zero credits are earned.  

Yes. JCP&L customers who are installing a qualified Level 2 EV charger at a residential service address are eligible to receive both the residential charger incentive and the off-peak rate credit, and they can even fill out one application to enroll in both programs. JCP&L customers who already have an EV charger installed at their residential service address can enroll in the off-peak credit program as well. All applications can be accessed through the EV Driven online application portal.

A list of qualified chargers that are eligible for the EV Driven Program are listed in the Customer Program Guide.

The BGS TOU rate credit program is available to customers on the RS, RST, and RGT service classifications who install a Program-qualified smart EV L2 charger. Customers are required to receive their generation supply through Basic Generation Service to be eligible. Qualified customers can receive a $0.02/kWh net off-peak credit on their BGS-RSCP bill by charging their EV with a Program-qualified L2 charger during off-peak hours. Customers can enroll using the same application portal as the other EV incentives offered through the NJ EV Driven program. Those who are already enrolled in the residential off-peak rate credit program will automatically be enrolled in the BGS TOU rate credit.

The program was closed for new applications from September 30, 2023, to August 27, 2024. Chargers installed during that period are not eligible for residential incentives.