As New Jersey celebrates Climate Week, Governor Phil Murphy announced a significant milestone in the state’s push for sustainable transportation: over 250,000 electric vehicles (EVs) are now registered in New Jersey. This achievement underscores growing consumer confidence in EVs’ reliability and the state’s expanding charging infrastructure.
According to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, 254,444 EVs are currently registered, reflecting a 15% increase since December 2024.
As of July 22, Lakewood had the fourth-most electric vehicles on the road, with 3,180 vehicles registered, trailing Princeton, Monroe, and Edison.
Princeton, which is also one of the wealthiest municipalities in the state, had the most, with 3,956 electric vehicles. For comparison, Lakewood has 59,094 “light duty vehicles” registered with the state.
Although Lakewood does have the fourth-most residents in the state, over half of those are below the age of 18.
Governor Murphy emphasized the transformative impact of his administration’s policies, stating, “Over the course of my Administration, our policies have taken driving electric from a futuristic concept to a practical choice for drivers – reflected by the exponential growth in registrations.” He added, “By continuing to expand charging infrastructure and incentivizing electric vehicle purchases, we will reduce the impact of cumulative transportation emissions on our climate for future generations while growing a healthy market that increases consumer choice for cleaner, more affordable vehicles and creates good-paying jobs.”
New Jersey has implemented some of the nation’s strongest policies to encourage EV adoption, including robust incentives for consumers and significant investments in charging infrastructure. The state currently boasts over 1,700 fast charging ports and 3,300 Level 2 charging ports available to the public, with hundreds more added annually.
In 2016, there were 10,911 EVs registered in the state. This grew to 91,515 by the end of 2022 and over 200,000 by the end of 2024.
The increase in electric vehicle sales comes despite the recent phase out of the Electric Vehicle Tax Exemption. Until now EV buyers in the state were exempted from paying the state’s sales tax but now have to pay a 3.3% sales tax. Starting July 1, 2025, all electric vehicles sold are now subject to New Jersey’s sales tax of 6.625%.
You can instinctively bash electric cars with the usual talking points that are all mostly true, but the truth is, anyone who buys an EV almost never goes back. They are cleaner, less maintenance, cost less to run and are suitable for 90% of people who only drive 50-150 miles a day. They are the future and there is no going back no matter how much you want that to happen
They are not able to be filtered! That’s the problem!
I highly doubt it’s the future. Majority of America, especially heavy popualted areas, can’t function with such vehicles. Maintenance isn’t less if you own long term. That’s only for a short term like a lease. Long term once things start to go, every little part is a fortune. I have my used car for about 15 years and have probably spent less then you will by the time your EV hits 10 years.
Does that new filter really work??
High Voltage/Kill yourwatt$$, guess who pays. Oh, I forgot AI.
Yes it does I have it