Freehold, NJ Parking Rules: EV Charging (2026)

New Jersey has emerged as an EV-friendly state with statewide mandates affecting Monmouth County installations. PL 2021 Chapter 171 (signed July 2021) requires new residential multi-family construction to include at least 15% EV-ready parking spaces with conduit to electrical panels capable of Level 2 charging (240V/40A typical). New commercial parking lots over 50 spaces must include 10% EV-ready plus 5% EV-installed. Monmouth County Planning has adopted model ordinance language for municipalities. Residential Level 2 charger installation (for homes with Tesla Wall Connector, ChargePoint Home Flex, etc.) requires electrical permit under N.J.A.C. 5:23-3.16 administered by each municipal Construction Code Official. Typical permit cost: $100 to $250 across Monmouth municipalities. Homes built pre-2000 often need electrical panel upgrades (200-amp service) costing $2,000-$5,000. NJ Clean Energy Program Charge Up New Jersey offers rebates up to $5,000 for new EV purchases and utility rebates for charger installation. JCP&L (serving most of Monmouth) offers managed charging programs with bill credits. Atlantic City Electric serves southern Monmouth portions with similar programs. HOAs are prohibited from banning EV charger installation on owner-designated parking under NJ PL 2019 Chapter 362 (applies to condominiums and cooperatives), requiring approval within 60 days for reasonable installation proposals. Public charging stations must comply with ADA accessibility per 2010 ADA Standards and NJ Barrier Free Subcode (N.J.A.C. 5:23-7). Tesla Supercharger stations operate in Eatontown, Tinton Falls, and Howell along GSP corridor. Monmouth County Park System is installing EV chargers at county parks.