State guide
Hawaii
HI7 / 10AdoptionHawaii has one of the highest EV adoption rates in the US. Hawaii Energy offers rebates up to $35,000 per DC fast charger, with payments waiting on additional state funding. Hawaiian Electric's Charge Up Commercial pilot is closed to new applications. High electricity costs make rate choices important.
Last updated September 2026
EV Charging Snapshot
Strong- EV Adoption Rate
- 12.0%
- Public Chargers
- 1,066
- Top Incentive
- Hawaii Energy DCFC rebate, up to $35,000 per fast charger
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EV adoption snapshot
Public chargers per 1,000 EVs
11.2
Lower ratio = more demand per existing charger
Incentives and rebates
Amounts shift as funding rounds open and close. Confirm the live program page before you apply.
| Program | Amount | Who qualifies | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian Electric Smart Charge Hawaii | Program ended (no longer available) | The Smart Charge Hawaii pilot has ended; its $150 enrollment incentive was limited to participants who enrolled their EV by November 30, 2024. Confirmed still closed as of September 1, 2026. The ev.energy app remains usable without the incentive. | Learn more ↗ |
| KIUC Residential Level 2 Charger Rebate | Up to $500 bill credit | Kauai Island Utility Cooperative residential members installing a qualifying Level 2 EV charger | Learn more ↗ |
| Federal EV Charger Tax Credit (30C) | Ended June 30, 2026 (no longer available) | The federal 30C charger credit ended June 30, 2026. It previously covered residential charging equipment placed in service in an eligible census tract; property placed in service after that date cannot claim it. | Learn more ↗ |
| Program | Amount | Who qualifies | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian Electric Charge Up Commercial | Utility pays for, installs, and maintains electrical infrastructure up to the charging equipment; closed to new applications | Businesses, multifamily properties, office buildings, and fleet depots in Hawaiian Electric service territory. Confirmed closed to new applications as of September 1, 2026; a waitlist is available by emailing chargeup@hawaiianelectric.com. | Learn more ↗ |
| Hawaii Energy DCFC Rebate | Up to $35,000 per DC fast charger | Commercial entities installing publicly accessible DC fast chargers in Hawaii, installed July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027. Applications are still accepted but rebates are paid only when additional state funding is received; confirmed as of September 1, 2026. | Learn more ↗ |
| Hawaii Energy Level 2 Commercial Rebate | Up to $4,500 per Level 2 charging station | Commercial entities installing publicly accessible Level 2 chargers; note: individual single-user installations not eligible | Learn more ↗ |
| NEVI Formula Program | Up to 80% of project costs | EV charging along designated Alternative Fuel Corridors in Hawaii | Learn more ↗ |
Time-of-use rates
Peak windows and prices are set by each utility and change at rate cases.
- Availability
- some utilities
- Summary
- Hawaiian Electric, which serves Oahu, Maui County, and Hawaii Island, has closed its residential time-of-use schedules (Shift and Save ARD TOU-R, TOU-RI, and TOU EV) to new enrollment; new single-family customers are served on flat Schedule R. Customers enrolled before Shift and Save closed on February 1, 2025 keep TOU pricing with daytime 9am to 5pm as the cheapest period (when rooftop solar production peaks), evening peak 5pm to 9pm as the most expensive, and overnight 9pm to 9am in between. KIUC on Kauai offers a time-of-use solar rate with discounted midday energy.
- Source
- SourceVerified Sep 2026
Net metering and solar export
Matters if you pair rooftop solar with home charging.
- Status
- net billing
- Summary
- Hawaii closed traditional net metering in October 2015, the first state to do so. The successor programs (Customer Self-Supply, Customer Grid-Supply, Customer Grid-Supply Plus, and Smart Export) closed to new customers on March 29, 2024. New interconnections use the Smart DER tariff, launched April 1, 2024, with a Non-Export Rider and an Export Rider that credits exports at time-varying rates that differ by island. Customers on the closed interim programs transition to Smart DER seven years after their original enrollment.
- Source
- SourceVerified Sep 2026
Right to charge
Whether an HOA or landlord can block a home charger install.
- Statute
- Haw. Rev. Stat. § 196-7.5
- Applies to
- condo
- What it does
- Hawaii bars any covenant, declaration, or bylaw from preventing installation of an EV charging system on or near the parking stall of a multi-family residential building or townhouse the resident owns. Associations may adopt reasonable placement and use rules but cannot prohibit installation outright. No association may charge a fee for placement of the system, though it may require reimbursement for electricity used. Hawaii's protection extends to common-element parking, not just limited common elements. The statute covers multi-family dwellings and townhouses; it does not reach detached single-family homes in planned communities.
- Source
- SourceVerified Sep 2026
Registration and EV fees
The annual surcharge that replaces gas-tax revenue.
| Vehicle type | Annual fee |
|---|---|
| Battery electric (EV) | $50/year |
| Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) | None |
Utilities serving Hawaii
Your EV rate, rebates, and make-ready programs depend on who serves your address.
Utility coverage for Hawaii is being expanded. Major utility pages will appear here as they ship.
Public charging network
Tesla Supercharger, ChargePoint, Blink, and EVgo are active. Oahu has the highest charger density. Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island have growing coverage. Hawaii's island geography makes island-level range management critical: running out of charge is not an option. All travel is eventually circular.
| Network | Stations |
|---|---|
| Tesla (incl. Destination) | 21 |
| Electrify America | 3 |
| EVgo | 0 |
| ChargePoint | 179 |
| Other networks | 190 |
| DC fast ports | 185 |
| Level 2 public ports | 845 |
Source: NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center, as of Aug 2026.
Top cities for public charging
- 1Honolulu129 stations
- 2Kapolei40 stations
- 3Kahului27 stations
- 4Kailua-Kona23 stations
- 5Kihei17 stations
Regulatory environment
Hawaii has aggressive clean energy mandates: 100% renewable electricity by 2045 and a statewide goal of zero emissions across all transportation modes by 2045 under SB 1024 (2023). State fleet goals call for 100% zero-emission light-duty passenger cars by 2030 and all state light-duty vehicles by 2035. Hawaiian Electric's EV programs are regulated by the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission.
Sources
- EIA Form 861Retrieved May 2026
- NREL Alternative Fuels Data CenterRetrieved May 2026
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