Electric Vehicles Infrastructure Assistance

EV Services for Businesses

Charging Stations

Commercial property developers and real estate companies will benefit from installing EV charging stations on their properties. This includes residential, retail, office, and warehousing. Even if EV charging is not an immediate demand of potential tenants, it soon will be as NJ moves towards an electrified transportation future.

Tenants will want EV charging stations to attract and retain employees. Multi-family housing residents, lacking a garage, will want the capability of switching to EVs. Retail businesses will want the customer traffic that charging stations bring. Warehousing will move towards EV fleets as more vehicle options become available that reduce their operations and maintenance costs.

Business Fleets

Corporate EV fleets are a growing trend as businesses look to reduce their carbon footprint and save money on fuel costs. EVs offer several advantages over traditional gasoline-powered vehicles, including lower operating costs, reduced emissions, and quieter operation.

Factors to consider when transitioning to a corporate EV fleet include:

·         Type of vehicles appropriate for your business.

·         Availability of existing or planned charging stations.

·         Capacity of a business facility’s electrical system to charge an EV fleet.

·         Financial analysis to determine cost savings on fuel and maintenance of fueled fleet vs EV fleet.

Vehicle manufacturers are increasing the availability and types of electric vehicles that are attractive to businesses. The light-duty vehicles available for general business include the Tesla Model 3, Chevy Bolt, and Nissan Leaf. Additionally, automakers are starting to offer larger pick-up trucks and SUVs. Examples include the Ford 150 Lightning and the Chevy Silverado EV. As for handling cargo and delivery, the Ford E-Transit accounts for 73% of electric van sales.

How Cross County Connection
Can Help

Cross County Connection can assist businesses become more EV friendly. We offer several services related to switching to EV fleets and installing charging stations. The includes:

  • Being a reliable source of information on the expanding list of funding sources for EVs and EV infrastructure in New Jersey
  • Understanding state and federal EV tax credits and incentives, including the Inflation Reduction Act’s revised Clean Vehicle Credit Program
  • Connecting your business to local experts on installing and operating EV charging infrastructure
  • Guidance on charging station locations and fleet vehicle options

    For more details on all things EV, check out our EV Primer, our EV Resource Guide, and our SJ EV Interactive Map

SJ EV Interactive Map

A dynamic, interactive map showing the locations of EV charging stations in South Jersey, the number of area EVs registered, and more!

Click Here

Charging Stations

Commercial property developers and real estate companies will benefit from installing EV charging stations on their properties. This includes residential, retail, office, and warehousing. Even if EV charging is not an immediate demand of potential tenants, it soon will be as NJ moves towards an electrified transportation future.
Tenants will want EV charging stations to attract and retain employees. Multi-family housing residents, lacking a garage, will want the capability of switching to EVs. Retail businesses will want the customer traffic that charging stations bring. Warehousing will move towards EV fleets as more vehicle options become available that reduce their operations and maintenance costs.
Not all EV chargers are created equal. Some charge faster, while others are better suited for overnight charging. Here is an overview of charger types.
  • Level 1 – Refers to simply plugging into a normal 120 volt outlet found at home. Adds 2-5 miles of range per hour. Best for home use
  • Level 2 – Adds 10-20 miles of range per hour. Good for use at offices, hotels, malls and places an EV will be parked for a few hours.
  • DC Fast Charger (Level 3) – Adds 60-80 miles of range per 20 minutes of charging time. These include Tesla stations, however Tesla stations are only compatible with their vehicles, although a Tesla can charge at any Level 3 charging station. These are great for locations where people spend 20 - 30 minutes, such as the supermarket or gyms.

Planning Strategies

Siting of Charging Station

The placement of charging stations depends on usage and proximity to proper wiring and electrical hookups. Some considerations when determining where to locate charging stations include:
  • Visibility to EV users
  • Type of chargers. Level II may be better for a main street while DC fast charger is more appropriate along highways or at a gym or supermarket
  • Proximity to proper electrical panels. Locating stations near the proper infrastructure can save money in the long term, especially where installation expenses could significantly increase costs.

Grant programs

It Pay$ to Plug In

It Pay$ to Plug In offers grants to help cover the cost of purchasing and installing EV charging stations. The program is designed to help expand New Jersey’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure, particularly DC fast chargers. Reimbursement amounts by charging station type are as follows:
  • $750 per level I charging port
  • $4,000 per level II charging port
  • $200,000 per DC Fast Charger location, with a 2 port minimum

New Jersey Zero Emissions Incentive Program (NJZIP)

Funded through the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), the New Jersey Zero Emissions Incentive Program (NJZIP) will provide vouchers of up to $100,000 to businesses and organizations in the greater Newark and Camden area to purchase new zero-emission medium and heavy duty vehicles (MHDV). NJZIP is the state’s first effort to support zero-emission MHDVs. The pilot program sets aside $15 million for vouchers, with $5 million allocated for micro and small businesses. The size of the voucher will vary depending on the class of vehicle being purchased.

Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)

The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) is a multi-state cap and trade program regulating carbon emissions. New Jersey RGGI projects are guided by the RGGI Strategic Funding Program. The program deploys funding into the following categories:
  • Catalyze clean, equitable transportation
  • Promote blue carbon in coastal habitats
  • Enhance forests and urban forests
  • Create a New Jersey green bank
Programs from the first initiative, including NJZIP, will help promote EV adoption and infrastructure.
The programs listed below are a sample of incentives and grants available at the state and local level. Grants and programs are constantly evolving as new funding sources become available for EV technology. Cross County Connection staff keep up to date on the latest funding sources for EV infrastructure. Check back at driverless.com or subscribe to our newsletter for updates on new sources of grant funding for EV technology!

SJ EV Interactive Map

A dynamic, interactive map showing the locations of EV charging stations in South Jersey, the number of area EVs registered, and more!

Click Here

Resources

For more details on all things EV, check out our EV Primer, our EV Resource Guide, and our SJ EV Interactive Map
Other state and regional organizations provide useful resources on EVs. This includes:

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