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.
Where to buy: ENERGY STAR certified chargers, lowest verified price first
Many programs list eligible models; check yours before buying.
Selection rule, in full
The 5 lowest verified prices among ENERGY STAR certified Level 2 chargers. Rows are the lowest verified prices among the models that match, ties by name; nothing is ranked on quality. Where none of them has a seller we link to, the lowest-priced matching model that has one is added as a last, labeled row.
| Model | Matches on | Verified price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSTART Level 2 Tesla EV Charger, 16/25/32/40/48 A adjustable (23 ft cord) | 48 A, 11.52 kW, NACS, hardwired | $199.00at MUSTART (official store) | Every verified seller |
| ApexCharger MACH 3 | 40 A, 9.6 kW, J1772, NEMA 14-50 or 5-20 or 5-15 plug | $222.22at ApexCharger (official store) | Every verified seller |
| Lectron Portable Level 2 J1772 Charger (40A) | 40 A, 9.6 kW, J1772, NEMA 14-50 plug | $249.99at Lectron (official store) | Buy at Lectron, $249.99 (opens in a new tab) |
| Lectron Portable Level 2 Tesla EV Charger, 40 A (NEMA 14-50 plug) | 40 A, 9.6 kW, NACS, NEMA 14-50 plug | $259.99at Lectron (official store) | Buy at Lectron, $259.99 (opens in a new tab) |
| EVIQO EVIPOWER | 40 A, 9.6 kW, J1772 or NACS, NEMA 14-50 plug | $299.00at EVIQO (official store) | Every verified seller |
Each price is the lowest verified at the named seller on the date the model's own page shows. Buy links open the seller's page for that exact model and are affiliate links that support this site; see the affiliate disclosure.
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.
111 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 | $222.22 | 40 A | Yes |
| Lectron Portable Level 2 J1772 Charger (40A) | $249.99 | 40 A | Yes |
| EVIQO EVIPOWER | $299.00 | 40 A | Yes |
| ApexCharger MACH 1 Hardwired | $336.33 | 48 A | Yes |
| IYILO Electric Vehicle Charging Station | $339.99 | 48 A | Yes |
| ApexCharger MACH 2 Hardwired | $346.43 | 48 A | Yes |
| EcoFlow OCEAN EV Charger (11.5 kW) | $393.75 | 48 A | Yes |
| Autel AC Lite Home 40A | $439.00 | 40 A | Yes |
| Emporia EMEVSE1 | $449.00 | 48 A | Yes |
| Lectron LECHGNexusHWJ1772-APP | $449.99 | 48 A | Yes |
| Lectron LECHGNexusNEMA14-50J1772-APP | $449.99 | 40 A | Yes |
| TYPE S CHARGEEV 40A Level 2 Charger | $449.99 | 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. 111 Level 2 chargers in our catalog are ENERGY STAR certified and network capable, from $222.22 at the lowest verified price.
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