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Hawaii EV Charging Costs (2026)
The average residential electricity price in Hawaii is $0.5272 per kWh — 171% above the US average of $0.1942/kWh. Here is what that means per month.
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$125.77 / month
Cheapest option: Toyota Corolla
| Vehicle | Type | Month | Year | Per mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD | Battery electric | $143.11 | $1,717.34 | $0.143 |
| Toyota Corolla | Petrol | $125.77 | $1,509.22 | $0.126 |
monthly cost = miles ÷ efficiency × price × (1 + charging loss)
miles = 1,000
home rate = $0.5272/kWh (80% of charging)
public DC rate = $0.4700/kWh (20%)
charging loss = 10%Charging an EV in Hawaii
At $0.5272/kWh, the Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD costs about $143.11 a month over 1,000 miles — roughly $0.143 per mile. The same distance in the Toyota Corolla at $4.29/gallon costs about $125.77.
What public fast charging costs here
Public DC fast charging is priced by the network, not by the state, and a representative US average is around $0.47/kWh. Some states require per-minute pricing instead of per-kWh, and most networks add idle or session fees — so treat this as an estimate rather than a quote.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average electricity rate in Hawaii?
$0.5272 per kWh for residential customers, per EIA Form 861M for June 2026.
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Hawaii?
Around $143.11 a month for 1,000 miles in a Tesla Model Y Long Range RWD at the state average rate, before any time-of-use discount.
Do I need a ZIP code?
No — this page already prefills the state average.
Can I put in my own rate?
Yes — override the home rate field with your own tariff.
Is this my actual bill?
No. It is an estimate from state average data; your tariff and usage will differ.
How often is this updated?
Electricity prices come from EIA's monthly state data.
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Go further
Data sources. Vehicle efficiency: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov (2026 model year). Electricity prices: U.S. EIA Form 861M (residential, June 2026). Fuel prices: U.S. EIA weekly retail (week ending 2026-09-07). All figures are estimates, not quotes.