Verified · Aug 21, 2026

EV Charging in Essex County, New Jersey

22 charging stations across Essex County — 14 DC fast chargers and 41 Level 2 ports spread across 10 smaller towns.

Infrastructure Grade

24% DC Fast

Based on DC Fast Charger ratio

14 of 58 ports

How is this graded?

Based on DC Fast Charger ratio:

  • A: 40%+ DC Fast ports
  • B: 30–39%
  • C: 20–29%
  • D: 10–19%
  • F: Under 10%

Learn about charging levels

Density Metrics

Total Stations 22
Ports per Station 2.6

Data Status

Current

Last updated: Aug 26, 2026

Data sourced from U.S. DOE AFDC

97% working at New Jersey · verified Aug 21, 2026

Cheapest Time to Charge an EV in Essex County Today

The cheapest, greenest grid window across Essex County today is 2 AM – 5 AM EDT, based on PJM Interconnection day-ahead wholesale prices. On a time-of-use plan, your off-peak rate runs about ~12 AM - 6 AM.
Cheapest grid window
2 AM – 5 AM
EDT · PJM Interconnection
TOU off-peak anchor
~12 AM - 6 AM
Works on any time-of-use plan

Wholesale day-ahead prices via the open-source gridstatus library, refreshed daily. Compare every US grid region →

Larger Cities in Essex County

These cities have their own full charging guide.

Charging by Town in Essex County

10 smaller towns in Essex County, each with its full station list.

South Orange · 3 stations

South Orange, NJ has 3 EV charging stations with 10 ports. Blink Network leads local coverage.

Firehouse Lot 3

1st St & Sloan St
Working
Non-Networked Level 2 6 ports J1772 + NEMA 5-20
Working
Blink Network Level 2 2 ports J1772

Taylor Place Garage

Vose and Taylor
Working
Blink Network Level 2 2 ports J1772

Millburn · 3 stations

Millburn, NJ has 3 EV charging stations with 5 ports. Tesla Destination leads local coverage.

Hilton Short Hills - Tesla Destination

41 John F. Kennedy Pkwy
Working
Tesla Destination Level 2 1 port Tesla

Millburn Municipal Parking Lot 2

101 Essex St
Working
Non-Networked Level 2 2 ports J1772
Working
ChargePoint Network Level 2 2 ports J1772

East Orange · 3 stations

East Orange, NJ has 3 EV charging stations with 6 ports. ChargePoint Network leads local coverage.

ESSEX COUNTY ESSEX CTY PS1

50 S Clinton St
Working
ChargePoint Network Level 2 2 ports J1772
Working
Blink Network Level 2 2 ports J1772

BRICK CHURCH 4TH FLOOR

533 Main St
Working
ChargePoint Network Level 2 2 ports J1772

Short Hills · 3 stations

Short Hills, NJ has 3 EV charging stations with 16 ports, including 14 DC fast. ChargePoint Network leads local coverage.

Working
ChargePoint Network Level 2 2 ports J1772

Taubman The Mall at Short Hills (Short Hills, NJ)

1200 Morris Turnpike
Working
Electrify America DC Fast 6 ports CCS/SAE Combo

The Mall at Short Hills

1200 Morris Turnpike
Working
eVgo Network DC Fast 8 ports CHAdeMO + CCS/SAE Combo

Irvington · 3 stations

Irvington, NJ has 3 EV charging stations with 6 ports. ChargePoint Network leads local coverage.

ESSEX COUNTY IRVINGTON PARK

639 Lyons Ave, IRVINGTON IRVINGTO PARK
Working
ChargePoint Network Level 2 2 ports J1772

50 UNION AVENUE STATION 1

50 Union Ave
Working
ChargePoint Network Level 2 2 ports J1772

50 UNION AVENUE STATION 2

50 Union Ave
Working
ChargePoint Network Level 2 2 ports J1772

Nutley · 2 stations

Nutley, NJ has 2 EV charging stations with 4 ports. ChargePoint Network leads local coverage.

JCM LIVING JCM NUTLEY

215 Hancox Ave
Working
ChargePoint Network Level 2 2 ports J1772

Central Medical Supply - Parking Lot

52 E Centre St
Working
EVOKE Level 2 2 ports J1772

Caldwell · 2 stations

Caldwell, NJ has 2 EV charging stations with 6 ports. ChargePoint Network leads local coverage.

CALDWELL BORO 80 BLOOMFIELD 1

80 Bloomfield Avenue
Working
ChargePoint Network Level 2 2 ports J1772

Calandra Italian Bakery

234 Bloomfield Ave
Working
RED_E Level 2 4 ports J1772

Glen Ridge · 1 station

Glen Ridge, NJ has 1 EV charging station with 2 ports. ChargePoint Network leads local coverage.

MC MOB STATION 1

311 Bay Ave
Working
ChargePoint Network Level 2 2 ports J1772

West Caldwell · 1 station

West Caldwell, NJ has 1 EV charging station with 2 ports. EVOKE leads local coverage.

Goldberg Realty Main Office - Parking Lot

33 Clinton Rd
Working
EVOKE Level 2 2 ports J1772

Belleville · 1 station

Belleville, NJ has 1 EV charging station with 1 port. ChargePoint Network leads local coverage.

WATCHUNG WATCHUNG 01

49 Watchung Ave
Working
ChargePoint Network Level 2 1 port J1772

Data sourced from the US DOE Alternative Fuels Station Locator (AFDC), maintained by NREL.

Last synced: August 21, 2026

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