SB 3021 SD2 HD1

Renames the Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Rebate Program to the Electric Mobility Rebate Program. Expands eligibility and amends the maximum rebate amounts. .

Hawaii EV Position: SUPPORT

Sample Testimony:

We SUPPORT SB 3021 SD2 HD1, which “Renames the Electric Bicycle and Electric Moped Rebate Program to the Electric Mobility Rebate Program. Expands eligibility and amends the maximum rebate amounts.

Micro mobility options, which provide efficient alternatives to personal cars, play an important role in our clean energy transition.
• They can replace cars for short commutes.
• They provide transportation solutions in situations where car ownership is not feasible due to
financial limitations or parking constraints.
• They address first and last-mile commute challenges for those who can otherwise take advantage of
mass transit – covering the ride to the bus and from the bus to a destination.

The net impact of increasing this form of transportation is a reduction in passenger vehicle miles, an important strategy in reducing emissions, decreasing local air pollution, and mitigating traffic congestion.

SB 3021 SD2 HD1 will increase the equitable adoption of electric bikes and other forms of micro-mobility. It proposes to enable a point-of-sale rebate that will reduce the process friction for potential buyers, particularly our low-moderate income households. Please maintain this requirement.

SB3183 SD2 HD2

Beginning 7/1/2025, establishes a county mileage-based road usage charge for electric vehicles. Clarifies the collection and disposition of funds of the state and county mileage-based road usage charges. Establishes the maximum state mileage-based road usage charge at $50 until 6/30/2028.

Hawaii EV Position: COMMENT

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