Hawaii EV Policy Priorities

Hawaii imports over 90% of its energy and fuel, and transportation is the state's largest petroleum consumer. Electrifying how we get around is one of the most impactful steps we can take to reduce costs, cut emissions, and build energy independence. The following are priority areas we support currently.

• EV Purchase Incentives

  • EV Purchase Rebate Program. This would provide a point of purchase rebate for new and used zero-emission vehicles, structured to support low-moderate income households.

• Expansion of Public EV Charging System

  • Expanded funding for the EV Charger Rebate program. This will incentivize the installation of public EV charging stations, including workplace and multi-unit residential charging systems.

  • EV Charger-Ready Infrastructure in State Facilities. This would increase the number of EV Charger-Ready parking spaces in existing and new State facilities, ultimately expanding access to EV chargers.

• Streamlined Permitting

  • We support an efficient and cost-effective permitting process. This would expedite the deployment of EV charging stations and complimentary renewable energy systems.

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