Hawaii EV Association

The Hawaii Chapter of the Electric Auto Association, a leading non-profit dedicated to accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles.

Hawaii EV is a grassroots organization dedicated to helping Hawaii transition to sustainable transportation.

We are a coalition of electric vehicle (EV) owners, advocates, and supporters across Hawaii. We teach others the many advantages of EVs, support would-be buyers, and help dealers better sell and service EVs. We also work with local governments and businesses to expand our charging infrastructure.

We are a chapter of the Electric Vehicle Association, formerly the Electric Auto Association, an EV advocacy group for over half a century.

EV Adoption in Hawaii - Now over 30,000!

As of February 2024, there were 30,684 registered EVs in Hawaii (+30.8% over February 2023). This now represents 2.8% of the 1,080,756 registered passenger vehicles in the state.

Adoption is accelerating across the state, with very positive YoY growth. This is very positive, but more must be done to accelerate adoption. Hawaii consumes nearly 40,000,000 gallons of gasoline and diesel each month, and gas vehicles still represent about 94% of registered vehicles.

Source: dbedt.hawaii.gov/economic/energy-trends-2 and https://dbedt.hawaii.gov/economic/files/2024/02/Energy_Trend.pdf

EV and Charging Station Incentives

Are you wondering about the various incentives for electric vehicles and charging equipment? There is a dizzying number of options that can help you drive electric or contribute to our clean transportation future.

Check out our Federal Incentives and Hawaii Incentives pages for the latest information.


Commercial Charging Station Rebates

Are you a Hawaii commercial and muti-unit residential property owner planning to install or have recently installed an EV charging station?

Be sure to avail of the generous rebates for from Hawaii Energy. The rebates will cover the installation of multiple station per site and apply to Level 2 and DC Fast Charger stations.

Go to hawaiienergy.com/for-business/rebates/electric-vehicle-charging-stations for details.

 

Kauai Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) EV Charger Rebate

KIUC is offering generous rebates for commercial EV chargers in Kauai. These rebates are available to KIUC customers. Commercial customers can get up to $10,000 to install or replace Level 2 multi-port EV chargers. For more information about these valuable KIUC rebates and to apply, visit kiuc.coop/ev.

This rebate can be combined with the Hawaii Energy Commercial EV Charger incentive.

Sign up for Smart Charge Hawaii!

The Smart Charge Hawaii program, accessed via the ev.energy app, allows eligible electric vehicle drivers to track home charging costs and earn rewards for sharing EV charging data to improve power grid reliability across the islands. Sign up to earn your $75 enrolment incentive, plus an additional $75 completion bonus after 12 months on the program.

Ready to get started? Visit the Smart Charge Hawaii website to check vehicle compatibility, download the app, and earn your first reward!

EV Clubs in Hawaii

  • Big Island EV Association

    Established in 2011, the Big Island EV Association has been a strong advocate for electric vehicles on Hawai’i Island. Visit bigislandev.org.

  • Kauai EV

    SInce 2015, Kauai EV offers information and solutions for Kauai’s electric vehicle owners, potential EV buyers, and the interested public. Visit kauaiev.org.

  • Maui Nui EV

    Maui Nui EV was established in July 2021. It represents EV owners and seeks to enhance the EV ownership experience and accelerate EV adoption on Maui. Visit MauiNuiEV for more information.

  • Tesla Hawaii Club

    Tesla Hawaii Club is officially partnered and sanctioned by Tesla and seeks to enhance the ownership experience for owners across the state. Visit teslahawaiiclub.com.

EV Rentals

There are several businesses that rent electric cars and e-bikes in Hawaii. Consider one for your next trip to reduce your carbon footprint and to enjoy the many benefits of electric vehicles.

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