EV Charging
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging infrastructure is essential in Hawai’i’s mission to decarbonizing the transportation sector. With the transition to EV’s, there comes a need for the increase of EV charging stations. Learn more about EV charging laws and commitments, partners, and other resources below.
Electric Vehicle Charging
Electric Vehicles (EV) require a power source plugged into the vehicle in order for them to recharge. Learn more about the EV charging Laws and Commitments and general EV Charging Resources here. You can also find a map of the EV charging infrastructure located throughout the state below.
EV Charging Laws and Commitments
EV Charging Systems; Rebate; Appropriation
Establishes a rebate program for installation of eligible new or upgraded multi-user EV charging systems. Authorizes the Public Utilities Commission to contract for third-party administration of the rebate program. Appropriates funds. Act 142, 2019
Free EV Parking; State & County facilities incl meters & exemptions from HOV lanes
Act 168, Session Laws Hawaii, 2012. Also reference Hawaii Revised Statutes 291-71 Note
Parking spaces for EVs; charging system
Act 89 / SB2747 2012 (PDF) Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 291-71
Placement of EV charging system; multi-family residential or townhouse
Map of EV Charging stations in Hawai‘i
Below are locations of DC, Level 2 electric charging stations in Hawaii. Click on a data point below for address and type of charging station.
Programs
Hawai‘i National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Plan
Read the State Plan that maps out the overall vision and goals for the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation to deploy charging infrastructure under the NEVI program.
Volkswagen EV Chargers
Volkswagen (VW) will pay billions in penalties and customer vehicle buyback and modification programs. VW is required to invest $2 billion over the next 10 years in zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure and education projects across the United States through its Electrify America (ZEV Investment) initiative. VW will consider submitted proposals and determine its ZEV Investment projects with oversight from the U.S. EPA, which could possibly include Hawai‘i.
Hawai‘i Energy Rebates
Since 2019, Hawai‘i Energy has supported the installation of EV charging stations across the state. According to Hawai‘i Energy’s most recent figures (June 2025), the programme has delivered more than $2.5 million in rebates and helped deploy approximately 470 charging stations—including Level 2 units in five affordable-housing developments.
At present, applications continue to be accepted, but rebates are subject to funding availability and are processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Rebates include:
- Level 2 networked station (multiple ports) – up to $4,500 for first-time installations; up to $3,000 for retrofit installations.
- DC fast-charging networked station – up to $35,000 for first-time installations; up to $28,000 for retrofit installations
(Affordable-housing developments may qualify for additional bonus amounts.)
Alternative Fuel Corridors
HSEO has nominated alternative fuel corridors on Hawai‘i Island, Maui, Molokai, Lānai, Oʻahu, and Kauaʻi. With the designation of alternative fuel corridors, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is establishing a national network of alternative fueling and charging infrastructure along national highway system corridors. Segments of each nomination have been designated either “corridor pending” or “corridor ready” by the FHWA.
In 2020, FHWA Highway Infrastructure Program (HIP) funding was expanded to projects providing “necessary charging infrastructure along corridor ready or corridor pending alternative fuel corridors.” Additionally, HSEO has allocated $50,000 toward the deployment of a DC fast charger on Kauaʻi to support the successful application of a future corridor-ready designation.
EV Charging Resources
EV Handbook for Public Charging Station Hosts
Provides information on charging equipment, installation considerations, station design, payment models, and more.
EV Handbook for Electrical Contractors
Gives an overview of residential and public charging equipment, installation and inspection processes, site assessment, and worker training opportunities.
EV Handbook for Workplace Charging Hosts
Focuses on the needs and interests of employers, helping them to determine whether workplace charging is right for their organization and offering solutions to workplace charging program planning and implementation.
Department of Energy EV Charging Station Locator
The Hawai‘i State Energy Office is working with the US. DOE to continuously update the The Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center’s Alternative Fuels Station Locator. To use this map, select fuel choice (electric), zip code and mile radius.
