EV Charging Cost in Hawaii (2026)
What Hawaii drivers actually pay to charge at home, by EV model, with the state’s average rate filled in for you.
At Hawaii’s average residential rate of about 41.0¢/kWh, charging a typical EV at home costs about $117 a month for 1,000 miles, versus about $47 at the 16.5¢/kWh US average. That is roughly 11.7¢ per mile, nearly two and a half times the US average. Enter your own rate below for an exact figure.
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Monthly charging cost in Hawaii, by EV model
At 41.0¢/kWh and 1,000 miles a month. Tap a model for its full page.
| EV model | Battery | Per charge | Per month | Per 100 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 75 kWh | $30.75 | $117.14 | $11.71 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 58 kWh | $23.58 | $102.50 | $10.25 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 84 kWh | $34.44 | $128.13 | $12.81 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 91 kWh | $37.31 | $136.67 | $13.67 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 85 kWh | $34.85 | $128.13 | $12.81 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 98 kWh | $40.18 | $195.24 | $19.52 |
| Kia EV6 | 84 kWh | $34.44 | $124.24 | $12.42 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 82 kWh | $33.62 | $132.26 | $13.23 |
| Honda Prologue | 85 kWh | $34.85 | $136.67 | $13.67 |
| Tesla Cybertruck | 123 kWh | $50.43 | $170.83 | $17.08 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 6 | 77 kWh | $31.73 | $105.13 | $10.51 |
| Rivian R1S | 135 kWh | $55.35 | $178.26 | $17.83 |
Hawaii vs nearby states
| State | Avg rate | Typical EV / mo |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 41.0¢ | $117 |
| California | 31.8¢ | $91 |
| Nevada | 14.7¢ | $42 |
| Oregon | 14.6¢ | $42 |
| Washington | 11.9¢ | $34 |
| United States (avg) | 16.5¢ | $47 |
Hawaii electricity rates for EV owners
At about 41.0¢/kWh, Hawaii has the highest residential electricity rate in the country. Several Hawaiian islands still burn imported oil to make electricity, with no mainland grid to fall back on, which makes it the priciest place in the country to charge.
Your own utility’s rate may differ from the state average. The calculator above is editable, so enter the number from your bill for an exact figure.
Charge overnight to pay less: scheduling your charging for off-peak hours can drop your real cost per mile well below the state average. Our Time-of-Use calculator does that math.
Hawaii EV charging questions
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Hawaii?+−
At Hawaii’s average residential rate of about 41.0¢/kWh, charging a typical EV at home costs about $117 a month for 1,000 miles, roughly 11.7¢ per mile. A full charge of a 75 kWh battery runs about $30.75.
Is charging an EV cheap in Hawaii?+−
Hawaii is one of the most expensive states to charge at home, at about 11.7¢ per mile on the standard rate. That is roughly what a 28-mpg gas car costs per mile, so drivers here rely on time-of-use plans and solar to come out ahead.
What does public fast charging cost in Hawaii?+−
Public DC fast charging typically runs 40–50¢/kWh across the US, about 2.5 times a typical home rate. It is fine for road trips and expensive as a routine. Home charging on Hawaii’s 41.0¢ rate is the cheaper habit.
Is it cheaper to charge an EV or buy gas in Hawaii?+−
In Hawaii it is close to a wash at the flat rate: home charging runs about 11.7¢ per mile versus roughly 11¢ per mile for a 28-mpg gas car at the $3.20/gallon national average. The savings in Hawaii come from off-peak charging plans and rooftop solar, not the standard rate. Our time-of-use calculator shows the off-peak math.
Hawaii rate: EIA residential average (2026 example value). EV efficiency: EPA ratings. Table assumes 1,000 miles/month, home charging. Estimates only. Full methodology →