South Orange Awarded Grant for Electric Vehicle Chargers

South Orange residents who drive electric vehicles will soon have a place to charge in the village. 

Sustainable Jersey has announced that they have awarded a grant to the village for $9,475 for the purchase and installation of three electric vehicle chargers in the central business district. 

While no timetable has been released when the chargers will be installed, the village has released other details.

There will be three spaces devoted to electric vehicles located by the NJ Transit parking lot.  Owners will be able to park and charge their cars while being charged a nominal fee, likely on an hourly basis. 

The amount of the fee hasn’t been determined, however, it will be payable with the Smart Card system currently being used by the South Orange Parking Authority for its metered lots.

This is one of a number of green initiatives implemented by South Orange lately, including e-ticketing and the solar powered scooter shelter sheds.