Home Charging Savings for a Typical Hawaii Driver
Based on 12,000 miles per year
Gas Car Fuel/yr
$2,036
Home Charging/yr
$960
Annual Savings
$1,076
Charger Cost
$1,900
Utility Rebate
None
Net Charger Cost
$1,900
Payback
1.8 yrs
15-Year Savings
$18,107
CO₂ Avoided/yr
5,486 lbs
Hawaii EV Charger Rebates
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Federal 30C Credit (Expired June 30, 2026)
The federal Alternative Fuel Refueling Property Credit (30% up to $1,000 for a home charger) expired June 30, 2026, and had only applied in eligible low-income or non-urban census tracts. Chargers installed after that date do not qualify.
Varies
Hawaii Utility Programs
Hawaii has the nation's highest gas prices, so home charging is very cheap by comparison, despite high electricity rates. View full rebate detail →
Home Charging Savings by City in Hawaii
| City | Fuel Savings/yr | Charger Payback | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu | $1,161 | 1.3 yrs | 347,397 | Hawaiian Electric |
| East Honolulu | $1,059 | 1.4 yrs | 49,914 | Hawaiian Electric |
| Pearl City | $1,000 | 1.5 yrs | 47,698 | Hawaiian Electric |
| Hilo | $956 | 1.6 yrs | 44,186 | Hawaii Electric Light |
| Kailua | $942 | 1.6 yrs | 38,635 | Hawaiian Electric |
| Waipahu | $1,014 | 1.5 yrs | 38,216 | Hawaiian Electric |
| Kaneohe | $1,189 | 1.3 yrs | 34,597 | Hawaiian Electric |
| Mililani | $1,004 | 1.5 yrs | 27,629 | Hawaiian Electric |
| Kahului | $942 | 1.6 yrs | 26,337 | Maui Electric |
| Ewa Beach | $1,103 | 1.4 yrs | 24,689 | Hawaiian Electric |
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Quick Facts: Hawaii
- ⛽ Gas: $4.75/gallon
- ⚡ Electricity: $0.280/kWh
- 🔌 Charger installed: $1,900
- 🏭 Top utility: Hawaiian Electric