EV Charging Stations in Hoboken and Jersey City: The 2026 Guide

Close-up of an electric vehicle charging cable plugged into the illuminated side port of a grey car.

Plugging in across Hudson County is easier than ever as Hoboken and Jersey City continue expanding their public EV networks.

For anyone driving an electric vehicle in Hoboken or Jersey City, New Jersey, or thinking about moving here with one, the question comes up early: where do I actually charge? Both cities sit in a dense urban corridor where most residents live in apartments or condos without a private garage, which means the public charging network is not a convenience. It is the infrastructure your daily routine runs on.

The good news is that both cities have invested significantly in that infrastructure over the past few years, and the network is still expanding. This guide covers where to charge, which networks are operating, how much it costs, what tools to use, and what EV owners living in multi-family buildings specifically need to know.

If you are considering a move to Hoboken or Jersey City and EV ownership is part of your life, this is the ground-level picture.

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Quick Summary
  • Hoboken, NJ: 14 on-street Jolt stations citywide plus ChargePoint Level 2 in three municipal garages. Residents qualify for the Green Pass discount program.
  • Jersey City, NJ: Newport Centre Mall is the primary hub, with Tesla Supercharger, EVgo, Electrify America, ChargePoint, and Blink all at one location.
  • Cost: Hoboken Jolt runs $0.35/kWh (Level 2) and $0.50/kWh (DC Fast) plus a $1 connection fee. PSE&G home rate: $0.121/kWh standard, or $0.063/kWh on the TOU off-peak plan (midnight to 6 AM).
  • The app to have: PlugShare, which maps every network in real time with crowdsourced reliability reports.
  • Condo & apartment residents: NJ law (S2276) prohibits HOAs and landlords from unreasonably blocking charger installation in your designated space.
  • Incentives: Charge Up New Jersey offers up to $4,000 on new EV purchases plus a $250 home charger rebate. Reopened July 2026.

The Three Types of EV Charging: Level 1, Level 2, and DC Fast Charging

Before diving into specific locations, it helps to know what you are looking for when you see 'Level 2' or 'DC Fast Charging' on a station map. The difference affects how you plan your day.

Level Power Range / Hour Best For
Level 1120V 1.4 to 1.9 kW 3.5 to 6.5 miles Overnight at home
Level 2240V Up to 10 kW 20 to 30 miles Garages, workplace, daily stops
DC FastLevel 3 50 to 350 kW 80% in 20 to 60 min Quick top-ups, road trips
Connector Tip

Most non-Tesla EVs use a J-1772 plug for Level 2 and a CCS connector for DC Fast Charging. Newer models are shifting to the NACS (Tesla-style) plug, and Tesla Superchargers now allow other brands at a growing number of locations with a NACS connector or approved adapter. Check your connector type before pulling in.

EV Charging Stations in Hoboken, NJ

Silver electric car parked at a curbside public charging station pillar along an urban street.

As part of the city's Climate Action Plan, Hoboken is expanding curbside charging stations so every resident lives within a five-minute walk of a charger.

Hoboken has approached EV charging as a civic infrastructure project. The city's Climate Action Plan set a goal of ensuring every resident lives within a five-minute walk of a publicly accessible charging station. As of 2026, that network is operational and continuing to expand.

The Jolt Network: On-Street Charging

In 2026, the City of Hoboken transitioned its on-street stations to Jolt Charge Inc., which now operates 14 curbside stations across the city. Jolt stations are available 24 hours and managed through the Jolt app.

Pricing as of January 2026:

• Level 2: $0.35 per kWh plus a $1 connection fee

• DC Fast Charging: $0.50 per kWh plus a $1 connection fee

Jolt's DC Fast Chargers deliver 50 kW, charging most vehicles from 20% to 80% in about an hour. The two fastest stations sit on Newark Street between Grand Street and Adams Street, added July 2024.

City of Hoboken · EV Charging Program

94 Washington Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030

(201) 420-2000 x 1421 · gfrancese@hobokennj.gov

hobokennj.gov/resources/electric-vehicle-charging-hoboken

Contact for Jolt network questions and Green Pass enrollment

Jolt Charge Inc.

Hoboken’s 14 on-street stations · App: Jolt

joltcharge.com/us/

Hoboken’s on-street operator as of 2026. $0.35/kWh Level 2, $0.50/kWh DC Fast, $1 connection fee.

ChargePoint in Hoboken's Municipal Garages

Hoboken's three municipal parking garages each carry ChargePoint Level 2 stations with J-1772 ports.

• Garage B (1st Street Garage) · ChargePoint Level 2 · 68 1st Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030

• Garage D · ChargePoint Level 2 · 326 Clinton Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030

• Midtown Garage · ChargePoint Level 2 · 326 Clinton Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030

Additional ChargePoint stations: 2 12th Street (Independence Garage), 1401 Hudson Street (Berkshire Station), 28 2nd Street (ProPark), 1313 Jefferson Street.

ChargePoint

240 E Hacienda Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

(800) 694-8194 · chargepoint.com

America’s largest EV charging network. App required for most sessions; pricing set by site host.

The Hoboken Green Pass Program

Hoboken residents without private charging qualify for discounted rates at ChargePoint stations inside Garage B, Garage D, and Midtown Garage. After eight hours at the reduced rate, standard garage parking rates apply.

Enrollment

Use the link https://hoboken.seamlessdocs.com/f/EV_Green_Pass_Application for Green Pass program enrollment and eligibility. Free to apply for Hoboken residents. Discounted ChargePoint rates apply inside Garage B, Garage D, and Midtown Garage; after eight hours at the reduced rate, standard garage parking rates apply for the remaining time.

Hoboken EV Charging Infrastructure

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Location Type Ports Operator Charging Fees
⚡  DCFC  ·  Fast Charging
720 Monroe Street 1 DCFC 1 Jolt Connection fee + $0.50/kWh, $1/min while idling
720 Monroe Street 2 DCFC 1 Jolt Connection fee + $0.50/kWh, $1/min while idling
Southwest Resiliency Park 1 DCFC 1 Jolt Connection fee + $0.50/kWh, $1/min while idling
Southwest Resiliency Park 1 DCFC 1 Jolt Connection fee + $0.50/kWh, $1/min while idling
Washington St - 100 Block (N) DCFC 1 Jolt Connection fee + $0.50/kWh, $1/min while idling
Washington St - 100 Block (S) DCFC 1 Jolt Connection fee + $0.50/kWh, $1/min while idling
Newark Street - 300 Block (E) DCFC 1 ChargePoint Session fee + $0.47/kWh while charging, $0.75/min while idling
Newark Street - 300 Block (W) DCFC 1 ChargePoint Session fee + $0.47/kWh while charging, $0.75/min while idling
Washington St (600 Block) (1) DCFC 1 Jolt Connection fee + $0.50/kWh, $1/min while idling
Washington St (600 Block) (2) DCFC 1 Jolt Connection fee + $0.50/kWh, $1/min while idling
Level 2  ·  Standard Charging
ResilienCity Park - Adams Street Level 2 1 Jolt Connection fee + $0.32/kWh, $1/min while idling
ResilienCity Park - 12th Street Level 2 1 Jolt Connection fee + $0.32/kWh, $1/min while idling
Columbus Park - 10th Street (E) Level 2 1 Jolt Connection fee + $0.32/kWh, $1/min while idling
Columbus Park - 10th Street (W) Level 2 1 Jolt Connection fee + $0.32/kWh, $1/min while idling
Midtown Garage Level 2 6 ChargePoint Session fee + $1/hr while charging, $0.25/min while idling + prevailing garage parking rate
Garage B Level 2 6 ChargePoint Session fee + $1/hr while charging, $0.25/min while idling + prevailing garage parking rate
Garage D Level 2 6 ChargePoint Session fee + $1/hr while charging, $0.25/min while idling + prevailing garage parking rate
1301 Jefferson St Lot Level 2 2 ChargePoint Session fee + $1/hr while charging, $0.25/min while idling + prevailing lot parking rate
First Street (Wash St-Court St) Level 2 2 ChargePoint Session fee + $0.30/kWh while charging, $0.25/min for first 5 mins of idling then $0.50/min after + prevailing meter parking rate (4 hr limit)
Church Square Park - 4th St (E) Level 2 1 Jolt Connection fee + $0.32/kWh, $1/min while idling
Church Square Park - 4th St (W) Level 2 1 Jolt Connection fee + $0.32/kWh, $1/min while idling

Source: City of Hoboken  ·  Jolt  ·  ChargePoint

EV Charging Stations in Jersey City, NJ

A copper electric SUV plugged into a white EVgo fast charging station inside a parking facility.

Jersey City features key fast-charging hubs across major shopping and waterfront areas, perfect for quick top-ups and busy commuters.

Jersey City's charging infrastructure spreads across a wider footprint, with the highest concentration near the waterfront and Newport. The city maintains an official EV Charging Station dataset through Jersey City Open Data.

Newport Centre Mall: Jersey City's Primary Charging Hub

Newport Centre Mall is the most concentrated charging location in Jersey City. Multiple networks operate simultaneously, making it the most flexible option regardless of what car you drive.

Newport Centre Mall

30 Mall Drive West, Jersey City, NJ 07302

(201) 626-2025 · simon.com/mall/newport-centre

Home to Tesla Supercharger, EVgo, Electrify America, ChargePoint, and Blink, the most concentrated charging hub in Jersey City.

Networks at Newport Centre:

• Tesla Supercharger · Mall Drive West, Jersey City, NJ 07310

• EVgo DC Fast Charging · 30 Mall Dr W, Jersey City, NJ 07310 · 3 stalls · (877) 494-3833 · evgo.com

• Electrify America DC Fast Charging · Newport Centre Mall · (833) 632-2778 · electrifyamerica.com

• ChargePoint · Newport Centre location · chargepoint.com

• Blink · Newport Centre and surrounding Newport area · blinkcharging.com

Other Jersey City Charging Stations

ChargePoint Level 2 stations operate at 570 Washington Boulevard in Downtown Jersey City. A Tesla Destination charger is available at Columbus Garage LLC. City-owned stations are mapped at jcmakeitgreen.org/sustainable-mobility.

EV Charging Networks in Hoboken and Jersey City: ChargePoint, Jolt, EVgo, Electrify America, and Blink

ChargePoint

240 E Hacienda Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

(800) 694-8194 · chargepoint.com

Largest Level 2 network in North America. Dominates Hoboken garages and several JC locations. App required; pricing varies by site host and location.

Jolt Charge Inc.

Hoboken’s 14 on-street stations · App: Jolt

chargeup.jolt.com

Hoboken’s on-street operator as of 2026. $0.35/kWh Level 2, $0.50/kWh DC Fast, $1 connection fee.

EVgo

11835 W Olympic Blvd, Ste 900E, Los Angeles, CA 90064

(877) 494-3833 · evgo.com

DC Fast Charging at 30 Mall Drive West, Jersey City. 3 stalls. Credit card or app payment accepted.

Electrify America

2018 Calle del Mundo, Sunnyvale, CA 94085

(833) 632-2778 · electrifyamerica.com

DC Fast Charging at Newport Centre Mall. Typically 150 kW+. CCS primary connector. Tap card or use app.

Blink

605 N Nash St, El Segundo, CA 90245

(888) 998-2546 · blinkcharging.com

Level 2 stations throughout Newport area in Jersey City. Some require app; others accept credit card directly.

The Best App for Finding EV Charging Stations: PlugShare

Beyond each network's individual app, PlugShare is the universal tool for finding stations across all networks in real time. It crowdsources station availability, reliability reports, and recent user check-ins. This matters when a station's own app shows it as available but the unit is out of service. For day-to-day driving in Hoboken and Jersey City, download PlugShare and your primary network's app before you need them.

PlugShare

Universal EV charging map · all networks · iOS and Android

plugshare.com

Free. Real-time availability, pricing, and crowdsourced reliability reports across every network.

EV Charging for Apartment and Condo Residents in New Jersey

Living in a multi-family building in Hoboken or Jersey City without a private garage is the norm. A few things are worth understanding if you charge entirely on the public network.

New Jersey Law Protects Your Right to Install a Charger

New Jersey Statute S2276 prohibits HOAs and landlords from unreasonably restricting a resident's right to install an EV charger in their designated parking space. The law covers both owners and renters. An HOA may require specific installation standards and liability insurance, but cannot prohibit installation outright.

A person plugging a charging cable into an electric car parked next to a wall-mounted charging station.

Under New Jersey Statute S2276, condo owners and renters in Hoboken and Jersey City have the right to install a private EV charger in their designated parking space.

If your condo building or landlord has denied a charger installation request, this statute likely applies. Consult a New Jersey real estate attorney familiar with the statute for guidance specific to your building.

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Building Owners Can Access Grants

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities offers grants to multi-family housing owners of up to $4,000 for dual-port Level 2 EV charger installation, increasing to $6,000 for buildings in designated overburdened communities. Details at njcleanenergy.com.

How PSE&G Prices Electricity in Hudson County, NJ

Public Service Electric and Gas (PSE&G) is the primary electric utility serving Hoboken, Jersey City, and the surrounding Hudson County area. The rate plan you are on determines how much home charging actually costs.

Most residential customers in Hudson County are on the standard RS (Residential Service) flat rate. As of June 1, 2026:

• Summer (June through September): $0.121 per kWh (before sales tax)

• Winter (October through May): $0.129 per kWh (before sales tax)

Source

PSE&G BGS-RSCP (Basic Generation Service, Residential Small Commercial Pricing) schedule, effective June 1, 2026. These figures cover electricity generation only. Delivery, transmission, and other charges appear separately on your bill.

PSE&G also offers a Time-of-Use plan called RS-TOU 3P, which divides each day into three pricing windows. For EV owners with a home Level 2 charger, switching to this plan and scheduling overnight charges is the single highest-impact action available.

The best times to charge, and the cost comparison, are in the section below.


The Best Times to Charge Your EV at Home in New Jersey

The PSE&G Time-of-Use RS-TOU 3P plan defines three daily pricing windows. The differences are substantial:

The off-peak window runs midnight to 6 AM. During those hours, PSE&G applies zero transmission charge on top of the energy rate, bringing the total to $0.063 per kWh in summer. During on-peak hours (4 PM to 9 PM weekdays), energy and transmission charges stack to roughly $0.35 per kWh.

Period Hours Summer Rate Winter Rate Transmission
Off-Peak Midnight to 6 AM $0.063/kWh $0.069/kWh $0.00
Mid-Peak All other hours $0.129/kWh $0.124/kWh $0.068/kWh
On-Peak 4 PM to 9 PM weekdays $0.213/kWh $0.132/kWh $0.137/kWh

Source: PSE&G BGS-RSCP, RS-TOU 3P rates effective June 1, 2026. Off-peak carries zero transmission charge; summer off-peak total is about $0.063/kWh. On-peak energy and transmission stack to roughly $0.35/kWh in summer.

Cost to charge a 60 kWh battery from empty:

Overnight Off-Peak Midnight to 6 AM · summer $3.76 per full 60 kWh charge
Mid-Peak All other hours $11.86 per full charge
On-Peak 4 PM to 9 PM weekdays · summer $20.98 per full charge

The practical takeaway: set your EV or charger app to begin charging after midnight. If you must use public stations, avoid the 4 PM to 9 PM weekday window when grid demand and pricing both peak.

PSE&G · Public Service Electric and Gas Company

80 Park Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102

(800) 436-7734 · pseg.com

Primary electric utility serving Hoboken, Jersey City, and Hudson County. Contact to enroll in the Time-of-Use plan.

Buying a Home with EV Charging in Hoboken or Jersey City

If you are moving to Hoboken or Jersey City and evaluating whether EV ownership makes sense, the charging infrastructure is workable for most driving patterns. For buyers interested in buildings with EV charging already installed in the parking garage, or who want to understand rights to install a personal charger, our team works across both markets. See our Hoboken vs. Jersey City guide for a full comparison of life in both cities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your driving patterns. For commuters who drive moderate distances during the week, Hoboken’s curbside Jolt network and municipal garage ChargePoint stations make it workable, particularly with the Green Pass discount for residents. Many residents without dedicated parking find that a combination of opportunistic Level 2 at garages and occasional visits to Jersey City’s Newport hub for faster top-ups covers most needs. If you drive heavily or frequently take long trips, a building with garage charging access is worth prioritizing in your search.
Some are, and some are not. Tesla has been opening an increasing number of Supercharger locations to non-Tesla vehicles equipped with the NACS connector or a CCS-to-NACS adapter. The Newport Centre Mall location in Jersey City is one of the major Tesla Supercharger sites in the area. Check the Tesla app or tesla.com for current non-Tesla access status at specific stalls.
In Hoboken, Jolt charges $0.35 per kWh for Level 2 and $0.50 per kWh for DC Fast Charging, both with a $1 connection fee. ChargePoint pricing varies by site host. At Newport Centre Mall in Jersey City, Electrify America and EVgo each have their own per-kWh pricing visible in their apps. The statewide public average runs around $0.46 per kWh. For comparison, the PSE&G standard residential rate in Hudson County is $0.121 per kWh in summer and $0.129 in winter (before tax, June 2026). On the Time-of-Use off-peak plan (midnight to 6 AM), that drops to $0.063 per kWh with zero transmission charge. Home charging is significantly cheaper than any public station.
No. New Jersey law (S2276) prohibits HOAs and landlords from unreasonably restricting the installation of EV chargers in a resident’s designated parking space. The law applies to both condo owners and renters. An HOA may set reasonable conditions such as specific installation standards or liability insurance requirements, but cannot deny the right to install outright.
Download PlugShare as your universal map. It covers all networks in real time with crowdsourced reliability reports. Beyond that, the networks you will use most are ChargePoint (dominant in Hoboken garages), Jolt (Hoboken on-street), and whichever of EVgo, Electrify America, or Tesla you prefer for fast charging at Newport Centre in Jersey City. Set up accounts and payment methods before you need them.
As of July 2026, yes. The program relaunches with new FY27 funding in July 2026 after exhausting its FY26 allocation in February. The base rebate is $1,500 on a new all-electric vehicle with an MSRP under $55,000, applied at point of sale. Income-qualifying residents can receive up to $4,000 total. Plug-in hybrids do not qualify. Current program status at chargeup.njcleanenergy.com.