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2025 Lucid Air
$500/yr EPA fuel cost · 512 mi range
Among the cheapest EVs in America to run — about $42/month in electricity at EPA estimates.
Full specs →Database / Cost by state / New Jersey
Electric cars in New Jersey
Charge Up NJ rebates plus 24.95¢/kWh power. These efficient EVs keep running costs down.
New Jersey charging snapshot
Residential electricity: 24.95¢/kWh (43 cheapest of 51) → $85 per 1,000 miles in a median-efficiency EV.
For comparison, a 30-mpg gas car at $3.20/gal costs $106.67 per 1,000 miles. In New Jersey, the EV costs $85 — $22 less. EIA June 2026 residential average; EV at 34 kWh/100 mi.
Residential electricity: 24.95¢/kWh (43 cheapest of 51) → $85 per 1,000 miles in a median-efficiency EV.
For comparison, a 30-mpg gas car at $3.20/gal costs $106.67 per 1,000 miles. In New Jersey, the EV costs $85 — $22 less. EIA June 2026 residential average; EV at 34 kWh/100 mi.
New Jersey EV incentives
Charge Up New Jersey (FY2027)
$1,500 base; +$2,500 Charge Up+ income adder = up to $4,000
$1,500 base; +$2,500 Charge Up+ income adder = up to $4,000
NJ resident (NJ driver's license); new vehicle on eligible list with MSRP ≤$55,000; point-of-sale at participating dealers while funding remains; FY2027 limited to individuals (no businesses/gov); must remain NJ resident…
In-Home EV Charger Incentive
up to $250 toward eligible Level 2 smart charger
up to $250 toward eligible Level 2 smart charger
NJ resident; eligible smart charger installed at NJ home; charger must meet program equipment/network requirements; renewed for FY2027
Programs change — confirm current rules with the program administrator before buying. Federal EV tax credits ended Sept 30, 2025.
Cheapest EVs to run in New Jersey
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2025 Hyundai Ioniq 6
$550/yr EPA fuel cost · 342 mi range
Among the cheapest EVs in America to run — about $46/month in electricity at EPA estimates.
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2026 Tesla Model 3
$550/yr EPA fuel cost · 363 mi range
Among the cheapest EVs in America to run — about $46/month in electricity at EPA estimates.
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2026 Tesla Model Y
$550/yr EPA fuel cost · 357 mi range
Among the cheapest EVs in America to run — about $46/month in electricity at EPA estimates.
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2026 Toyota bZ
$550/yr EPA fuel cost · 314 mi range
Among the cheapest EVs in America to run — about $46/month in electricity at EPA estimates.
Full specs →Questions, answered
How much does it cost to charge an EV in New Jersey?
About $85 per 1,000 miles at the EIA residential average of 24.95¢/kWh (median EV efficiency, June 2026).
Does New Jersey have an EV rebate?
See the programs above. Yes — listed with amounts and eligibility.
What is the best EV for New Jersey?
The 2025 Lucid Air: $500/yr EPA fuel cost, the lowest of any EV we track.
Other states: California · Texas · Florida · Washington · New York · Illinois · Colorado · Massachusetts · Virginia
Electricity: EIA Electric Power Monthly, June 2026 residential average (preliminary). Incentives verified October 2026.