As of June 2023[update], there were about 26,000 electric vehicles registered in Hawaii.[1] The state has the second-highest number of electric vehicles per capita in the United States, behind California.[2]
In January 2011, the state implemented a purchase rebate program of up to US$4,500 available for both the purchase of a plug-in electric car purchase, and up to US$5,000 for the purchase of both an electric vehicle and a charging station.[3] The program ended in May 2012 as high consumer demand depleted the fund; more than 450 rebates were issued, totaling about US$2 million. Several efforts to add more funds were unsuccessful.[4]
In June 2021, Governor David Ige signed three bills relating to electric vehicles into law, that do the following:[5]
In November 2021, the state started allowing electric vehicles to use high-occupancy vehicle lanes regardless of the number of people in the vehicle.[6]
As of 2021[update], there are 363 public charging stations in Hawaii.[2]
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed into law in November 2021 includes US$2.6 million for charging stations in Hawaii.[7]
As of February 2023[update], the state government offers rebates of $1,300–$4,500 for installations of AC charging stations, and $28,000–$35,000 for installations of DC charging stations.[8]
A poll conducted in November 2021 by Coltura showed 66% of voters in Hawaii supporting a complete transition to electric vehicles in the state by 2030.[9]
