Electric Vehicle Chargers Planned For Monmouth County Visitor Stops

FREEHOLD, NJ — Monmouth County has been awarded a reimbursement grant to promote electric vehicle tourism through the installation of 12 EV chargers on county property, including six at Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park in Long Branch, the county said Tuesday.

Monmouth County will be installing six dual port level chargers in downtown Freehold by the Hall of Records and the County Health Department and another six dual port level chargers at Seven Presidents Park as part of the New Jersey Bureau of Public Utilities Electric Vehicle Tourism Program, said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone.

The project will give those who drive electric vehicles charging options when visiting local downtown areas and businesses, he said.

According to the state, the EV Tourism program provides funding for chargers at tourist locations across the state, encouraging residents and out-of-state travelers to choose New Jersey for time off, whether in a downtown, at the Jersey Shore or an historic site.

“I want to commend our Engineering Division, Planning Division and NorthStar Strategies for their steadfast work on the applications to bring this project to the residents and visitors of Monmouth County,” said Arnone.

Installation and availability of the charging stations will be announced at a later date.