Hawaii Incentives

Commercial - Hawaii Energy EV Charging Station Rebate Program

This rebate program is available for commercial, fleet, workplace, and multi-unit dwelling properties across the state. The rebate is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Program highlights:

  • Available for new or retrofit Level 2 and DCFC equipment. Single port Level 2 chargers qualify.

  • No cap for the number of Level 2 rebates per site. Up to two DCFC rebates per site.

  • Rebate amounts:

  • Level 2 Charger rebates of up to $4,500; DCFC rebates of up to $35,000.

For the details, including instructions on how to apply, visit Hawaii Energy (hawaiienergy.com/for-business/rebates/electric-vehicle-charging-stations).

Kauai Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) EV Charger Rebates

KIUC is offering generous rebates for residential and commercial EV chargers in Kauai. These rebates are available to KIUC customers.

Residents can receive up to $500 for the equipment and installation cost of a Level 2 EV charger.

Commercial customers can receive 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.

Hawaii Electric Bike and Moped Rebate Program

This rebate applies to electric bikes with a maximum speed of 28 mph or electric mopeds purchased at a retail store on or after July 1, 2022. The rebate amount is 20% of the retail price or $500 (whichever is lower). Other eligibility requirements (per the Department of Transportation website):

  • Are 18 years of age or older who are eligible for certain low-income assistance programs,

  • Do not own a motor vehicle with four or more wheels, or

  • Are currently enrolled in a school, college, or university.

For the latest information, visit the Hawaii Department of Transportation page on the program: Hawaii Electric Bike and Moped Rebate (hidot.hawaii.gov/hawaii-electric-bike-and-moped-rebate)..

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 enrollment 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!

Commercial - Hawaiian Electric EV J and P Rate Pilot

This program provides special time-of-use rate structures for commercial Level 2 and DCFCs. These rates allow hosts of commercial EV charging stations located at businesses, workplaces, condos, and apartments to avail of favorable energy rates and help mitigate high demand charges. This is available for properties on Oahu, Maui County, and Hawaii Island.

For the details, including instructions on how to apply, visit Hawaiian Electric EV P and J Rates (https://www.hawaiianelectric.com/products-and-services/electric-vehicles/electric-vehicle-rates-and-enrollment/commercial-facility).

Commercial - Diesel Replacement Rebate Program

The Diesel Replacement Rebate program provides rebates (45% of total cost) for replacing medium and heavy-duty diesel vehicles with new battery or fuel-cell electric vehicles and associated fueling equipment. (The diesel vehicle must be removed.)

This program is funded by the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust and the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act.

The rebate applies to the following vehicles: (in operation for 5 or more years):

  • School buses

  • Transit, shuttle, and tour buses

  • Medium- or heavy-duty trucks

  • Non-road Vehicles: Equipment at ports and airports, agricultural tractors

For the details, including instructions on how to apply, visit energy.hawaii.gov/what-we-do/financial-assistance-and-grants/diesel-replacement.

Visit our Federal Incentives page for information about point-of-sale rebates and other incentives available for select vehicles and charging equipment.