New Jersey Electric Vehicle Charger Safety and Installation Rules
Official: S 3739 — Establishes certain electric vehicle supply equipment development processes and standards concerning public health and safety; removes certain existing approval requirements while preserving applicable safety and inspection standards.
Reading: The bill establishes new electric vehicle supply equipment development processes and standards while streamlining approval requirements, thereby removing barriers to EVSE deployment while maintaining safety standards.
This makes it faster and easier to set up EV chargers around the state.
In clear language
New Jersey updated rules for installing and approving electric vehicle chargers (the equipment that charges EV batteries). The law streamlines the approval process by removing some old requirements while keeping all the safety inspections and public health protections in place. This makes it faster and easier to set up EV chargers around the state.
How does this affect you?
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Who does this affect?
- People buying or installing electric vehicle chargers at homes, businesses, and public locations
- Companies that make, sell, or install EV charging equipment
- Municipal and county governments that approve new charger installations
- EV owners who need reliable access to charging stations
What can you do?
- If you own an EV or are considering one, check with your local government or a charger installer about current installation timelines and costs under the new rules
- If you operate a business or property, ask contractors about faster permitting for adding chargers to your location
- Stay informed about charger locations and availability in your area as installation may accelerate
Timeline
- 2026-09-28: Law signed and became effective (P.L.2026, c.94)
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