Madison Borough has long been a trailblazer in building EV infrastructure. Several years ago, it installed five dual-port Level II public chargers. Today, that number has doubled to 10, and the Borough is now installing two public DC fast chargers. In 2023, the NJDEP recognized Madison as one of eight “Destination Electric” towns in New Jersey.

In October 2024, the Borough’s Sustainable Advisory Council partnered with EZ Ride to earn three Gold and two Platinum Electric Vehicle Adoption Leadership (EVAL) certifications. This certification—awarded by FORTH Mobility and the U.S. Department of Energy—honors organizations that lead the way in EV adoption through policies, investments in charging infrastructure, fleet transitions, and public education.

For the past four years, Madison has hosted one of New Jersey’s premier EV events: the annual EV Expo. The event features 20–30 vehicles from dealers and owners, cutting-edge EVs from Princeton and Rutgers, and a variety of attractions. The Borough also maintains a comprehensive “EV Information Hub” on its website, offering details on EV purchases, incentives, and charging.

Madison tracks local EV ownership and, since 2019, has aligned its goals with the state’s EV targets. The Borough offers financial incentives for municipal employees who purchase EVs and recently extended support to all residents for home charger installation.

Madison’s own fleet reflects its commitment to electrification, with five hybrid police vehicles and three Chevy Bolt EVs used for inspections and parking patrols. In 2024, the Borough began using a Mean Green Zero-Turn electric mower and is now preparing to purchase an electric shuttle bus to serve its senior population.

This year, Madison will be honored with the EV City of the Year Award by the Electric Vehicle Association.

“We are proud that five Borough buildings received Electric Vehicle Adoption Leadership (EVAL) certifications in 2024. This achievement reflects Madison’s ongoing commitment to clean transportation and sustainability. We are especially grateful to EZ Ride for their invaluable partnership and support, which helped us reach this milestone and secure national EVAL certification through FORTH Mobility and the U.S. Department of Energy,” said Mayor Robert H. Conley.

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Upcoming Events:

• May 3, Drive Electric Event, Franklin High School Green Fair, Somerset | 11 am – 2 pm – Register
• May 9, NJ Sustainability Summit, Bell Works, Holmdel | 9 am – 4 pm – Register
• May 10, First Responder EV Awareness Program, Ridgewood | 9:45 am – 11:30 pm – Register
• May 17, Drive Electric Event, Glen Ridge Arts & Echo Fair, Glen Ridge | 10 am – 4 pm – Register