New Jersey has reached a significant milepost by surpassing 200,000 electric vehicle registrations, demonstrating increasing consumer confidence in these vehicles and the availability of charging infrastructure.
Nearly 208,000 battery-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, or EVs, are now registered with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, more than double the number of EVs registered in the state just two years ago.
Transitioning to electric vehicles to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve air quality, and move the state to a cleaner, more sustainable transportation future is a core priority for the Murphy Administration, which has implemented some of the nation’s most progressive programs to incentivize purchases of EVs and ensure the availability of charging infrastructure to help consumers overcome “range anxiety.”
“New Jersey is leading the charge in transitioning toward a zero-emission future. Reaching this 200,000 EV milepost clearly demonstrates growing consumer confidence in the performance of electric vehicles and our growing regional network of charging infrastructure,” Gov. Phil Murphy said. “During my Administration, registrations of electric vehicles have grown exponentially, due in large part to our policies that are giving consumers and businesses the confidence to make the EV switch. The steps we take today to lower emissions will improve air quality and mitigate climate impacts for generations to come, all while increasing access to cleaner car choices.”
