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A 6117

Requires public electric vehicle charging stations to display price per kilowatt-hour.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Lou Greenwald

Requires New Jersey public EV charging stations to display prices per kilowatt-hour, standardizing pricing transparency for consumers.

Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
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Bill Summary · A 6117

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 6117 mandates that all public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in New Jersey display their pricing in price-per-kilowatt-hour (kWh) format. This standardization requirement applies to charging infrastructure accessible to the public, ensuring transparent and comparable pricing information at the point of use.

Why is this important

As EV adoption accelerates, consumers need clear pricing information to make informed decisions about where to charge, similar to how gasoline prices are displayed per gallon. Standardized kWh pricing removes confusion from varied pricing models (per-minute, per-session, subscription-based) that currently differ across networks and operators, potentially reducing barriers to EV adoption.

Potential points of contention

  • Industry compliance costs: Charging network operators may face expenses updating signage, software systems, and payment terminals across multiple stations to display kWh pricing consistently
  • Pricing model complexity: Some operators use tiered pricing, time-of-use rates, or membership discounts that don't fit neatly into simple per-kWh displays, potentially requiring additional fine-print disclosures
  • Competitive variation: Requiring uniform price display may disadvantage operators offering value-added services (faster charging, loyalty programs) that justify premium pricing but are harder to communicate in kWh format alone

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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