[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” css=”.vc_custom_1672231378369{padding-top: 200px !important;padding-right: 2vw !important;background-image: url(https://deptest.nj.gov/drivegreen/wp-content/uploads/sites/88/driveelectricheader2.png?id=1767) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”118″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”right”][vc_btn title=”Find the Electric Vehicle that’s right for you!” style=”3d” color=”info” size=”lg” align=”right” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fdeptest.nj.gov%2Fdrivegreen%2Fexplore-electric-vehicles%2F”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1666276538252{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” equal_height=”yes”][vc_column width=”1/6″][vc_wp_custommenu nav_menu=”26″][/vc_column][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]

The Benefits Add Up When You
Drive Green[/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”green” border_width=”3″ el_width=”80″ css=”.vc_custom_1671628695888{margin-top: -40px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Now is a great time to think electric when planning your next vehicle purchase or lease. From cost savings and performance to sustainability and the fun factor, electric vehicles check all the boxes. See why making the switch could be right for you. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1671722118653{padding-bottom: 15px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}” el_class=”dggrad2″ el_id=”learnthebasics”][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle”][vc_column][vc_column_text]

LEARN THE BASICS

Fully electric vehicles versus plug-in hybrids…
Charging at home and on-the-go…
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Go pure electric and cut the gas completely.  Or, choose a plug-in hybrid for electric when you want it, and gas when you need it.  The choice is yours.

[/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHXssMVoYig” el_width=”80″ align=”center”][vc_message message_box_color=”green”]Learn more about the different types of EVs and why conventional hybrids are not electric vehicles.[/vc_message][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_accordion style=”modern” shape=”round” c_align=”center” c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” active_section=”1″ css_animation=”none” no_fill=”true” collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Charging at Home and On-the-Go” tab_id=”1671551101693-b25ebc87-f0c6″][vc_column_text]

EV charging is simple, low cost, clean, and convenient…particularly when you’re plugged in at home and filling up your battery overnight.

[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-home” color=”green” background_style=”rounded-outline” size=”lg” align=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]Home charging. Most EV owners plug in at home and wake up to a full battery every morning. Electric vehicles usually come with a Level 1 charging cable that plugs into a standard household outlet. For faster charging, you can install a Level 2 home charger with help from a licensed electrician. Home charging is the most convenient and lowest cost way to charge an electric car.   

Don’t live in a single-family home? Work with your landlord, HOA, and property management company to get EV charging in your community. Visit our Multi-Unit Dwelling Toolkit to get started.  [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-building” color=”green” background_style=”rounded-outline” size=”lg” align=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]Workplace and community chargers. Instead of sitting at the gas station to fuel up, EV drivers can top off while shopping, strolling downtown, or catching a bite to eat. Many employers also offer charging to their employees to use while they are at work.   [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-bolt” color=”green” background_style=”rounded-outline” size=”lg” align=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]Public fast chargers. For longer road trips or a quick charge up, New Jersey has a robust network of public fast charging stations, with more popping up all the time! Look for fast chargers at highway rest stops, shopping centers, and community charging hubs. Fast chargers are also great for people who live in apartments or condos and may not have access to home charging. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-search” color=”green” background_style=”rounded-outline” size=”lg” align=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1674570374748{padding-top: 20px !important;}”]Find a charging station near you.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner][vc_message message_box_color=”green”]Visit our Charging Page for a deeper dive into EV charging technologies, connector types, charging times and costs, and more. [/vc_message][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” css=”.vc_custom_1671202482774{padding-top: 15px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_btn title=”Find the Electric Vehicle that’s right for you!” style=”3d” color=”info” size=”lg” align=”right” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fdeptest.nj.gov%2Fdrivegreen%2Fexplore-electric-vehicles%2F”][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1671717498670{margin-top: 2px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}” el_class=”dggrad2″ el_id=”learnthebenefits”][vc_row equal_height=”yes”][vc_column][vc_column_text]

LEARN THE BENEFITS

Affordable, convenient, and good for the environment? Electric vehicles are all this and more!

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1634654948545{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_row equal_height=”yes”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-0″][vc_tta_accordion style=”modern” shape=”round” c_align=”center” c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” active_section=”1″ css_animation=”none” no_fill=”true” collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Affordability” tab_id=”1671550563084-c145bf45-1bab”][vc_column_text]New Jersey has some of the best EV incentives in the country, with thousands available in rebates, tax credits, and utility incentives. The cost of charging an EV is only a fraction of what you pay at the pump. And don’t forget, EVs need less maintenance than gas-powered cars, which means even more savings down the road. [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-landmark” color=”green” background_style=”rounded-outline” align=”center”][vc_column_text]

Up to $7,500 Federal tax credit

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No NJ State sales tax for pure electric vehicles

(Phase out to begin 10/1/2024)

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Up to $2,000 NJ State rebate

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Fuel savings

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Reduced maintenance

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Utility incentives for home charging

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoXVJ24Ia4M” el_width=”80″ align=”center”][vc_message message_box_color=”green”]Learn more about EV incentives.[/vc_message][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_accordion style=”modern” shape=”round” gap=”5″ c_align=”center” c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” active_section=”1″ css_animation=”none” no_fill=”true” collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Convenience” tab_id=”1671201972529-5149d6e6-3be6″][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-plug” color=”green” background_style=”rounded-outline” size=”lg” align=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1671562176136{padding-top: 10px !important;}”]EV owners get most of their charging done at home. Plug in at night and wake up to a full battery every morning – goodbye gas stations![/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-battery-three-quarters” color=”green” background_style=”rounded-outline” size=”lg” align=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1671562189981{padding-top: 10px !important;}”]Most new EVs on the market today can go 200-300+ miles on a single charge. With daily travel averaging less than 40 miles for U.S. drivers, you’ll likely only need to charge every few days (or less)![/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-map-marked-alt” color=”green” background_style=”rounded-outline” size=”lg” align=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1671562245038{padding-top: 10px !important;}”]Taking a road trip or need a midday charge? Check out the ever-expanding list of publicly available charging stations in New Jersey and beyond.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-tools” color=”green” background_style=”rounded-outline” size=”lg” align=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1671562257072{padding-top: 10px !important;}”]EVs have fewer moving parts under the hood than gas-powered cars. That means they need much less maintenance…and less maintenance means less trips to the mechanic. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLbdyG2kmB4″ el_width=”80″ align=”center”][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_accordion style=”modern” shape=”round” gap=”5″ c_align=”center” c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” active_section=”1″ css_animation=”none” no_fill=”true” collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Sustainability” tab_id=”1671202017164-934cf8c3-b33d”][vc_column_text]Transportation is a major source of air pollution in New Jersey. Making the switch to electric is one of the best ways to reduce your carbon footprint.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-car-battery” color=”green” background_style=”rounded-outline” size=”lg” align=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1671562284604{padding-top: 10px !important;}”]EVs are about 70% cleaner than gas-powered vehicles in New Jersey (including emissions from the power plants generating electricity to charge the batteries).  [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-wind” color=”green” background_style=”rounded-outline” size=”lg” align=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1671562299596{padding-top: 10px !important;}”]Driving electric gets even cleaner as New Jersey transitions to more renewable energy, like solar and offshore wind.  [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-solar-panel” color=”green” background_style=”rounded-outline” size=”lg” align=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1671562313066{padding-top: 10px !important;}”]For complete carbon-free driving, homeowners can install solar panels to bring the sustainability benefits full circle. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZLRG5_qFNM” el_width=”80″ align=”center”][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_accordion style=”modern” shape=”round” gap=”5″ c_align=”center” c_icon=”chevron” c_position=”right” active_section=”1″ css_animation=”none” no_fill=”true” collapsible_all=”true”][vc_tta_section title=”Performance, Technology, and Variety” tab_id=”1671202033721-4bced83f-7a82″][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-car” color=”green” background_style=”rounded-outline” size=”lg” align=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1671562353216{padding-top: 10px !important;}”]There are dozens of EV models on the market today. From SUVs, crossovers, and sedans to pickup trucks, sports cars, and minivans…there is an EV for every price point and lifestyle.  [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-road” color=”green” background_style=”rounded-outline” size=”lg” align=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1671562363822{padding-top: 10px !important;}”]EVs have instant acceleration and fewer moving parts, providing a smooth and powerful drive. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-battery-three-quarters” color=”green” background_style=”rounded-outline” size=”lg” align=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1671562443892{padding-top: 10px !important;}”]All EV batteries are warrantied for 8-10 years or 100,000 miles. According to Consumer Reports, well-cared for EV batteries last about 200,000 miles on average.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes”][vc_column_inner width=”1/6″][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-spinner” color=”green” background_style=”rounded-outline” size=”lg” align=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”5/6″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1671562391618{padding-top: 10px !important;}”]Regenerative braking recharges the battery as the vehicle slows. This helps extend the range of your EV and means a longer lifecycle for your brakes.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” css=”.vc_custom_1671202482774{padding-top: 15px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_btn title=”Find the Electric Vehicle that’s right for you!” style=”3d” color=”info” size=”lg” align=”right” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fdeptest.nj.gov%2Fdrivegreen%2Fexplore-electric-vehicles%2F”][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1671722135958{margin-top: 2px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;background-color: #ffffff !important;}” el_class=”dggrad2″ el_id=”findadealer”][vc_row equal_height=”yes”][vc_column][vc_column_text]

FIND AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE DEALER OR RETAILER

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Ready to buy, lease, or take a test drive?

Dealerships with the PlugStar badge have been trained and EV Certified by Plug In America and have knowledgeable staff who can answer your questions about electric vehicles, charging at home and on the road, available incentives, and more.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”1842″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_rounded” onclick=”custom_link” img_link_target=”_blank” css=”.vc_custom_1672759693583{border-top-width: 1px !important;border-right-width: 1px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-left-width: 1px !important;}” link=”https://plugstar.com/dealers”][vc_btn title=”FIND EV DEALERS AND RETAILERS IN YOUR AREA” shape=”round” color=”green” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fplugstar.com%2Fdealers|target:_blank”][vc_btn title=”USED EV INFORMATION FLYER” shape=”round” color=”success” align=”center” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fdeptest.nj.gov%2Fdrivegreen%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F88%2Fpdf%2Fused-evs-info-flyer.pdf|target:_blank”][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1671044239508{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” css=”.vc_custom_1673018486904{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_btn title=”Find the Electric Vehicle that’s right for you!” style=”3d” color=”info” size=”lg” align=”center” css=”” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fdeptest.nj.gov%2Fdrivegreen%2Fexplore-electric-vehicles%2F”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content”][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-car” i_color=”green” i_size=”xs” el_width=”90″ add_icon=”true”][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1671044239508{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

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