Electric vehicle incentives & rebates in Hawaii
1 charging incentive, 1 utility with residential EV programs — plus EV fees, HOV rules, public charging and the cost to charge in Hawaii. Every program links to its official page and the U.S. Department of Energy AFDC entry.
Updated November 2026 · AFDC data retrieved November 6, 2026
Hawaii EV rebates, tax credits and perks
The U.S. Department of Energy lists no current state or local purchase incentive for individual EV drivers in Hawaii as of November 6, 2026. Check utility programs below.
Hawaii home and community charging incentives
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Rebates
CurrentState IncentivesHawaii Energy is a third-party provider of the state's EV charging station rebate program. Rebate amounts vary by charger type. Reimbursement is available, not to exceed the full project cost, up to the following amounts: --------------------------------------------------------------------- Charger Type New Replacement or Expansion Installation -------------------------- --------------- -------------------------- Level 2 (one port) $2,000 $1,300 Level 2 (two ports) $4,500 $3,000 Direct-current fast $35,000 $28,000 charging --------------------------------------------------------------------- \ Additional rebate amounts are available for…
Official program page: Hawaii Energy EV charging stations · AFDC entry
Hawaii utility EV programs
1 utility list residential EV programs; 0 offer an EV or time-of-use rate and 0 charger incentives
| Utility | Type | Residential EV programs | Business / fleet programs | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Propane Gas Association (PPGA) | — | 🚗 New Propane Vehicle Rebate 🚗 Propane Vehicle Conversion Rebate | — | Utility EV page AFDC |
⚡ rates and fuel pricing · 🔌 charging equipment and installation · 🚗 vehicle rebates. AFDC lists program types; amounts, eligibility and waitlists are on the utility's own page — follow the link and confirm the program is open before you buy.
Hawaii EV registration fees, HOV and toll rules
EV fees
Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Registration
CurrentLaws and RegulationsOwners of electric vehicles and AFVs must pay an annual fee of $50, in addition to standard registration fees. Fees contribute to the State Highway Fund. (Reference Hawaii Revised Statutes 249-31)
AFDC entry · enacted May 6, 2019 · AFDC updated June 10, 2019
Electric Vehicle (EV) Road Usage Charge Program
CurrentLaws and RegulationsThe owner of an EV may elect to pay an annual mileage-based road usage fee in lieu of paying an additional registration fee. The fee is 8/10 of a cent (0.8¢) per mile, up to $50 per year. Beginning June 30, 2028, the additional registration fee expires, and all EV owners must pay the state mileage-based road usage charge. Additional conditions apply. For more information, see the Hawaii Department of Transportation Road Usage Charge Demonstration website. (Reference Hawaii Revised Statues 249-2 and 249-36)
Official program page: Road Usage Charge Demonstration · AFDC entry · enacted July 5, 2023 · AFDC updated August 26, 2023
HOV and toll lanes
No current HOV-lane or toll exemption for EVs listed for Hawaii. Ended: Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane and Parking Fee Exemptions (2020-06-30).
Hawaii laws that affect EV owners
4 law or regulations (right-to-charge, multifamily charging, parking, inspections and more)
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Policies for Multifamily Housing
CurrentLaws and RegulationsA multifamily housing or townhouse owner may install EV chargers on or near a parking stall at the dwelling as long as the EV charger is in compliance with applicable rules and specifications, the EV charger is registered with the private entity within 30 days of installation, and the homeowner receives consent from the private entity if the EV charger is placed in a common area. Private entities may adopt rules that restrict, but don't prevent, the placement and use of EV charger but may not charge a fee for the placement.
Official program page: reported its findings · AFDC entry · enacted June 30, 2010 · AFDC updated July 13, 2015
Electric Vehicle (EV) Parking Requirement
CurrentLaws and RegulationsAll parking facilities that are available for use by the general public and include at least 100 parking spaces must designate at least one parking space specifically for EVs, provided that no parking spaces required by the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines are reduced or displaced. Spaces must be clearly marked and equipped with EV chargers. All EV chargers installed must be Level 2 or direct current (DC) fast chargers.
AFDC entry · amended June 30, 2012
Electric Vehicle (EV) Parking Space Regulation
CurrentLaws and RegulationsIndividuals may not park a non EV in a designated EV space or park any vehicle in an EV charging space unless it is actively charging. Violators are subject to a $50--$100 fine plus court costs and an additional $50 state reserved parking space enforcement fine. Additional details apply. Counties may adopt ordinances to enforce EV charging space requirements, including maintaining EV charging systems in working order, and county officials may enter places of public accommodation to enforce such ordinances. (Reference Hawaii Revised Statutes 291-72 and 291-73)
AFDC entry · enacted May 29, 2025
Multifamily Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger Deployment Assessment
CurrentLaws and RegulationsThe Hawaii State Energy Office must convene a working group to evaluate opportunities and barriers for installing EV chargers in multifamily housing. The working group must: - Assess barriers to EV chargers at multifamily housing; - Consider changes to state statutes and administrative code to support EV charger deployment at multifamily housing; - Identify best practices for EV charger installations at multifamily housing; - Create guidelines for EV chargers in multifamily housing; - Develop solutions for EV charging cost recovery and electrical capacity management; and, - Develop recommendations for installing shared-use EV chargers at…
AFDC entry · enacted April 7, 2022 · AFDC updated May 13, 2022
Hawaii programs for businesses, fleets and public agencies
3 programs
Diesel Emission Reduction Funding
CurrentState IncentivesThe Hawaii State Energy Office (HSEO) and Hawaii Department of Heath offers rebates of up to 45% of the replacement of qualified medium- and heavy-duty diesel vehicles with zero emission vehicles. Eligible vehicles include medium- and heavy-duty trucks; school, shuttle, tour, and transit buses; airport and port cargo handling equipment. Rebates may also cover up to 45% of the cost of an electric vehicle charging station. Rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The program is funded by Hawaii's portion of the Volkswagen (VW) Environmental Mitigation Trust and the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act.
Official program page: Volkswagen (VW) Environmental Mitigation Trust · AFDC entry · enacted February 7, 2023 · AFDC updated May 25, 2023
Hawaii's National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Planning
CurrentState IncentivesThe U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) NEVI Formula Program required the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) to submit an annually updated EV Infrastructure Deployment Plan (Plan) for fiscal years 2022 through 2026 to their FHWA Division Office, describing how the state intended to distribute NEVI funds and their physical and cybersecurity strategies, and including a Community Engagement Outcomes Report. The submitted plans must address updated NEVI Guidance. For more information about Hawaii's NEVI planning process, see the HDOT NEVI State Plan website. (Reference Hawaii Revised Statutes 196-62.5 and 196-65)
Official program page: NEVI Guidance · AFDC entry · AFDC updated September 27, 2022
Transportation Electrification Loan Program
CurrentState IncentivesThe Hawaii Green Infrastructure Authority (HGIA) provides a revolving credit line of up to $50,000,000, at an interest rate of 3.5%, to state government entities for the purchase or lease of electric vehicles (EV) and the installation of EV chargers. For more information, see the HGIA website. (Reference Hawaii Revised Statutes 196-62.5 and 196-65)
Official program page: HGIA · AFDC entry · enacted June 29, 2021 · AFDC updated July 13, 2021
Public EV charging stations in Hawaii
404 stations · 862 Level 2 ports · 185 DC fast ports
| City | Stations | DC fast ports |
|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | 135 | 64 |
| Kapolei | 41 | 8 |
| Kahului | 29 | 20 |
| Kailua-Kona | 22 | 4 |
| Hilo | 18 | 4 |
| Kihei | 15 | 2 |
| Lahaina | 14 | 4 |
| Lihue | 14 | 0 |
| Waipahu | 13 | 4 |
| Kailua | 12 | 4 |
| Aiea | 11 | 18 |
| Kaneohe | 8 | 15 |
| Ewa Beach | 6 | 0 |
| Wailuku | 5 | 4 |
| Pearl City | 5 | 6 |
| Laie | 4 | 0 |
| Koloa | 3 | 0 |
| Wahiawa | 3 | 2 |
| Kailua Kona | 3 | 0 |
| Waimea | 3 | 4 |
| Network | Stations |
|---|---|
| ChargePoint | 188 |
| OpConnect | 70 |
| Non-networked | 61 |
| Blink | 26 |
| Tesla Destination | 17 |
| Loop | 9 |
| EV Connect | 8 |
| AmpUp | 6 |
| Tesla Supercharger | 6 |
| SynergEV | 5 |
| Flash | 4 |
| Electrify America | 3 |
Connectors: J1772 at 346 stations, CCS at 40, NACS/Tesla at 43, CHAdeMO at 43.
Cost to charge an EV at home in Hawaii
About $17.17 per 100 miles at 46.41¢/kWh
Defaults: 12,000 miles a year and 30 MPG are examples — enter your own. Energy only (no maintenance, insurance or depreciation). Efficiency is the EPA combined kWh/100 mi rating (window sticker); real-world use varies with speed, weather and charging.
Electric cars for sale in Hawaii
118 EVs and 38 plug-in hybrids · 4.7% of Hawaii listings · median EV asking $39,372
Frequently asked questions
- Are there EV rebates or tax credits in Hawaii?
- Yes. The U.S. Department of Energy lists 1 charging incentive, 1 utility with residential EV programs in Hawaii (as of November 6, 2026): Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Rebates. Funding and eligibility change, so check each official program page.
- Is there still a federal EV tax credit in Hawaii?
- No. The federal new and used clean vehicle credits are not available for vehicles acquired after September 30, 2025 (IRS), and the home charger credit (30C) ended for equipment placed in service after June 30, 2026.
- Does Hawaii charge an EV registration fee?
- Yes — Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Registration: Owners of electric vehicles and AFVs must pay an annual fee of $50, in addition to standard registration fees. Fees contribute to the State Highway Fund. (Reference Hawaii Revised Statutes 249-31) Electric Vehicle (EV) Road Usage Charge Program: The owner of an EV may elect to pay an annual mileage-based road usage fee in lieu of paying an additional registration fee. The fee is 8/10 of a cent (0.8¢) per mile, up to $50 per year. Beginning June 30, 2028, the add (AFDC, as of November 6, 2026).
- Can EVs use HOV lanes in Hawaii?
- AFDC lists no current HOV-lane exemption for EVs in Hawaii; a previous program (Plug-In Electric Vehicle (PEV) High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane and Parking Fee Exemptions) is no longer active.
- How many public EV charging stations are in Hawaii?
- 404 open public charging stations with 862 Level 2 and 185 DC fast charging ports, per the U.S. Department of Energy station locator (November 6, 2026).
- How much does it cost to charge an EV at home in Hawaii?
- At Hawaii's average residential electricity price of 46.41¢ per kWh (EIA, Year-to-Date through August 2026), about $17.17 per 100 miles for an EV using 37 kWh/100 mi. Regular gasoline averaged $4.77/gal (West Coast less California, EIA week of November 2, 2026).
- How many electric cars are for sale in Hawaii on AutosXchange?
- 118 EVs and 38 plug-in hybrids from Hawaii dealers, 4.7% of listings in the state; median EV asking price $39,372.
AutosXchange market data is calculated from the asking prices of current dealer listings on AutosXchange, refreshed as dealers update their inventory. These are not sold or transaction prices and not appraisals. Listings with an asking price under $500 (placeholder prices) are excluded. Confirm price, fees and availability with the selling dealer.