Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Coming To Asbury Park

ASBURY PARK, NJ - Asbury Park has been granted up to $320,000 in funding for the installation of electric vehicle chargers around the city, officials said.

The funding comes from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) as part of the Jersey Electric Vehicle (EV) Tourism Program.

The agency received 94 grant applications and awarded over $1 million in funding to 24 applicants, according to a press release. The EV Tourism Program is aimed at investing in electric vehicle infrastructure and minimizing “range anxiety” for residents and tourists visiting New Jersey.

The program is in line with Gov. Phil Murphy’s goals of 330,000 EVs by 2025 and 100 percent clean energy by 2050.

“We are incredibly thankful to the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities for helping promote a sustainable future for the State of New Jersey in providing these grants as part of the State’s Electric Vehicle Tourism Program,” said Asbury Park Mayor John Moor. “Asbury Park has led the charge along the Jersey Shore to help reduce our carbon footprint with electric vehicle charging stations. Not only do they serve as an amenity for visitors, but they improve accessibility for our residents throughout the city.”

“Providing additional electric charging vehicle stations will continue to lead to a reduction in vehicle emissions and help promote a greener future for Asbury Park,” said Acting Transportation Director James Bonanno. “Each year we see a growing number of electric vehicles in Asbury Park and we’re eager to provide our residents and visitors with the means to easily charge their vehicles.”

No word yet on when or where the chargers will be installed.