EV Tourism Corridor Program
The EV Tourism Corridor Program offers substantial incentives to businesses, hotels, attractions, and other destinations along key travel routes that install Level 2 and DC fast chargers.
Status
Applications are open
Schedule
January 16, 2026 - Applications Opened.
July 1, 2025 - Program Opened.
Program Contacts
Relevant Audiences
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About the Program
The EV Tourism Corridor Program offers substantial incentives to businesses, hotels, attractions, and other destinations along key travel routes that install Level 2 and DC fast chargers. Incentive amounts depend on site type and distance from eligible corridors. Bonus incentives are available for installations in Overburdened Municipalities.
For more information about the program, please visit the Charge Up New Jersey website.
Equipment Eligibility Requirements
Level 2 charging equipment must be:
Dual port
Capable of networking with a state compliant network provider
ENERGY STAR certified
OCPP 1.6 (or later) certified
UL 2594 certified
DC fast charging equipment must be:
Dual port
Capable of networking with a state compliant network provider
OCPP 1.6 (or later) certified
UL 2202 certified
DCFCs that are ENERGY STAR® Certified are eligible for an additional $5,000 incentive
All DC fast chargers funded by the EV Tourism Corridor Charging Program must be available to the public.
Level 2 chargers funded by the EV Tourism Corridor Charging Program may be used for hotel guests only or for both guests and the public, unless DC fast chargers are also incentivized. In this case, all chargers must be made publicly available.
Eligible Applicants
Eligible applicants include:
- Businesses
- Hotels
- Government and nonprofit entities
Government and nonprofit entities may qualify for higher incentives through the Clean Fleet EV and EV Charging Program. Your EV Tourism application will be reviewed to check your eligibility.
Eligible Corridors
To qualify for incentives, sites must be in proximity to one of the following:
- Toll routes
- Interstate routes
- U.S. highways
- State highways
Eligible Sites
- Hotels
- This includes overnight lodging establishments with 10 or more units. Hotels must be located within 3 miles of an eligible corridor.
- Tourism Locations
- Tourism locations are defined as sites within one mile of the nearest highway exit or intersection along an eligible corridor that have publicly available restrooms and offer one of the following:
- Amusement
- Arts
- Culture
- Attractions
- Entertainment
- History
- Recreation
- Tourism locations are defined as sites within one mile of the nearest highway exit or intersection along an eligible corridor that have publicly available restrooms and offer one of the following:
- Other Commercial Sites
- Other commercial sites within one mile of the nearest highway exit or intersection along an eligible corridor that have publicly available restrooms and at least one other amenity onsite may also be eligible. Qualifying amenities may include:
- Convenience stores
- Restaurants
- Retail stores other than convenience stores
- Other commercial sites within one mile of the nearest highway exit or intersection along an eligible corridor that have publicly available restrooms and at least one other amenity onsite may also be eligible. Qualifying amenities may include:
Incentive Amounts
| Applicant | Charger Type | Distance Requirement | Max. Incentive per Charger | Max # of Chargers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotels* | Level 2 | ≤3 miles from Corridor | $5,000 (Up to 90% of the cost of the Charger | 4* |
| Hotels* | DC Fast Charger | ≤ 1 mile (publicly accessible) | 100 – 200 kW DCFC: $100,000 (Up to 90% of the cost of the Charger); 200+ kW DCFC: $180,000 (Up to 90% of the cost of the Charger) | 2* |
| Businesses, Governments, Nonprofits | DC Fast Charger | ≤ 1 mile (publicly accessible) | 100 – 200 kW DCFC: $100,000 (Up to 90% of the cost of the Charger); 200+ kW DCFC: $180,000 (Up to 90% of the cost of the Charger) | 2 |
Note: Inceptive caps are per fiscal year.
*Hotels can receive a maximum of 4 incentivized chargers. Up to 2 of those chargers can be DCFCs if the hotel meets the additional distance and publicly accessible requirements.
Sites within a designated Overburdened Municipality can qualify for a 50% bonus incentive, bringing the total incentive to:
- $7,500 per Level 2 charger
- Between $150,000 and $270,000 per DC fast charger
- DCFCs that are ENERGY STAR® Certified are eligible for an additional $5,000 incentive