Help Desk Email:  njzip-help@ejb.rutgers.edu

Help Desk Phone Number (call or text): 732-790-0663

Welcome to the New Jersey Zero Emission Incentive Program (NJ ZIP) & New Jersey Zero Emissions Vehicle Financing (NJZEV) Help Desk!

This website is designed to help purchasers, vendors, and interested parties, successfully navigate the NJ ZIP: Voucher Pilot Program for Medium Duty and Heavy Vehicles and the companion Zero Emissions Financing program launched by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA).

The NJ ZIP pilot program is a first-come, first-serve voucher program designed to incentivize the adoption of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (ZE MHDVs) by New Jersey businesses and institutions, especially those operating within overburdened communities. The NJ ZEV program is a loan program to provide financing for commercial vehicle operators to adopt zero emission vehicles instead of typical combustion vehicles. This program complements the NJ ZIP program Please note, however, purchaser participation in NJ ZIP is not required to obtain NJ ZEV Financing.

The Rutgers Voorhees Transportation Center has partnered with NJ EDA for Phase 3 of this pilot program to provide comprehensive technical assistance on all things zero-emission vehicle conversion, including resources such as tools, factsheets, webinars, and more! From detailed guides on how to complete your application to helpful tips and tricks for optimizing your submission, we are here to support you every step of the way.

 You can contact us via email at njzip-help@ejb.rutgers.edu or via call or text at (732) 790-0663.

Looking for information?

Please see below for some quick links to help for reference throughout your application process

NJ EDA Resources

• NJ ZIP Phase 3 Vendor Webinar: Presentation outlining changes for vendors in Phase II of the program, eligibility, and application process
• NJ ZIP Vendor Application Walk-Thru: Step-by-step screenshots of vendor application including documentation requirements, definitions, and more
• Phase 3 Information: Eligibility & Compliance Requirements, Voucher Amounts, Application Process, Conditions of Funding, NJ ZIP Approved Vendors
• NJ ZIP Phase 3 Purchaser Webinar: Presentation outlining changes for purchaser portion in Phase II of the program, eligibility, and application process
• NJ ZIP Purchaser Application Walk-Thru: Step-by-step screenshots of purchaser application including documentation requirements, definitions, and more 
• NJ EDA Portals account/login: To access application portal
• NJ ZIP Vehicle List: Profiles for NJ ZIP approved vehicles, including prices and vendor contact info
• NJ ZIP Total Cost of Ownership Analysis: Compares different costs of owning an electric van to an equivalent gas-powered van

Factsheets

• EV 101: A review of the basics of owning and operating an electric vehicle.
• Charging: Provides information on charging and different charging infrastructures.

Eligibility Documents

• Applying for an EIN: All for-profit and non-profit corporations, LLCs, LLPs and LPs must first obtain an employer identification number (EIN) from the IRS, an EIN is required for the NJZIP application
• NJ Online Business Formation Portal: To start a new business in the state of NJ, or authorize a legal entity in NJ for your business in another state
• NJ Business Registration Portal: For new businesses to acquire business certificate, registration is required to do business in New Jersey and to obtain Tax Clearance certificates
• NJ Uniform Certification Service: Registration for MWB, MBE, DVOB, VOB certifications to qualify for bonuses
• Tax Clearance Certificate: Portal to extract Tax Clearance Certificate for NJ Businesses MUST List NJEDA for application
• Titling a New Vehicle Checklist: Steps on how to title and register your new electric vehicle through the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. Documentation required to redeem NJ ZIP vouchers
• Verify Business Registration Certificate Service: For existing businesses, to verify the registration status of your business and obtain a Business Registration Certificate

Additional Resources

• Alternative Fuel and Advanced Vehicle Search: Find and compare alternative fuel vehicles, engines, and hybrid/conversion systems
• Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Projection Tool: This tool provides a simple way to estimate how much electric vehicle charging you might need and how it affects your charging load profile
• EV Charging Stations in NJ: Map of Charging Stations in NJ
• New Jersey Laws and Incentives for EV Conversion: Listed incentives, laws, and regulations related to alternative fuels and advanced vehicles for New Jersey
• New Jersey Small Business Development Directory: A directory for business owners looking for additional technical assistance on business development, financing, and electric vehicle conversion
• NJ Environmental Justice and Overburdened Communities Map: Map of Environmental Justice and overburdened communities as defined by NJ state
• NJ ZIP FAQ (English): Frequently asked questions from purchasers and vendors about the application process
• NJ ZIP FAQ (Español): Preguntas frecuentes de compradores y proveedores sobre el proceso del la aplicacion
• NJ ZIP Overview and Phase 1 Statistics: A one-pager briefly explaining the program and its preliminary performance