Governor orders NJ government vehicles to go electric
Official: Executive Order No. 312 — Electrification of the State Vehicle Fleet
The state government will be a huge new EV buyer, which pushes more charging infrastructure into parking lots across NJ and helps build a used-EV market.
In clear language
The governor ordered every state agency to stop buying gas-powered cars for their fleets. By 2030, all new state vehicles will be electric. Medium-duty trucks must be half electric by 2032.
How does this affect you?
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Who does this affect?
- State agency employees who drive fleet vehicles
- NJ auto dealers who bid on state fleet contracts
- Charging station installers servicing government facilities
- Residents near state offices that will get new chargers
What can you do?
- If you work in state procurement, review the new ZEV purchasing guidance
- Look for retired state EVs in public fleet auctions in a few years
Timeline
- January 1, 2027 — All light-duty purchases must be 50% ZEV
- January 1, 2030 — 100% light-duty ZEV purchases
No New Jersey official has a verified action on this policy yet.
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