EV Charging in Honolulu

Honolulu has one of the highest EV-adoption rates in the country, helped by short island driving distances and Hawaii's push to get off imported oil. The flip side is that electricity is expensive here, so the smart play is leaning on workplace, hotel, and free destination Level 2 and saving DC fast charging for when you really need it.

Hawaii's electricity rates are the highest in the nation, so prioritize free hotel, workplace, and shopping-center Level 2 — public fast charging is best reserved for when your battery is genuinely low.

Honolulu Charging at a Glance

Station and charger counts are sourced from the U.S. DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center station locator and refreshed daily. Looking for the full, filterable list of every charger? See our Honolulu EV charging directory with live availability and connector details.

Top Charging Networks in Honolulu

The networks with the most coverage across Honolulu:

• ChargePoint Network
• Non-Networked
• Blink Network
• Tesla Destination
• Tesla

Where to Charge in Honolulu

Downtown & Kakaʻako

Office and condo-garage Level 2 throughout the core, with a handful of fast chargers for quick stops.

Waikīkī

Hotel and resort destination charging — convenient while you're parked for the day or overnight.

Ala Moana & Kapiʻolani

Shopping-center charging with a strong Level 2 mix and some fast chargers for visitors.

Kapolei & the west side

Newer big-box DC fast charging serving the growing suburbs and the H-1 commute.

There are no interstate road-trip corridors here, but the H-1, H-2, and H-3 freeways tie Honolulu to the rest of Oʻahu, so plan a full charge before a loop around the island where chargers thin out.

Notable DC Fast Charging in Honolulu

High-power sites that are good bets for a quick top-up:

• Kahala Hotel & Resort - Tesla Supercharger — Tesla (12 DC fast ports)
• Ulana Ward Village - Resident Chargers (DCFC) — OpConnect (10 DC fast ports)
• International Market Place - Tesla Supercharger — Tesla (8 DC fast ports)
• Hawaiian Electric Ward Office — OpConnect (6 DC fast ports)
• Honolulu International Airport — SYNERGEV (5 DC fast ports)
• Oahu NEVI Site #1, Aloha Tower (1017-011) — EV Connect (4 DC fast ports)

See all DC fast charging in Honolulu.

Free & Low-Cost Charging in Honolulu

Honolulu has 18 stations that offer free charging — typically Level 2 at shopping centers, hotels, and municipal lots. Browse free charging in Honolulu.

What EV Charging Costs in Honolulu

Of the public stations we map in Honolulu, 28 publish pricing details — 18 offer free charging and 10 charge a fee. That means roughly 13% of mapped Honolulu stations are free to use.

For paid charging, expect roughly $0.30–$0.60 per kWh at DC fast chargers and often free to $0.35 per kWh at public Level 2. These rates track the U.S. EIA average retail price of electricity plus a network markup; see the DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center charging-cost guidance for how home and public charging compare. Estimate your own cost with our charging cost calculator.

EV Incentives & Infrastructure in Hawaii

• Hawaii EV Charging Equipment Tax Credit — Up to $2,500 (35% of cost): Hawaii income tax credit for home EV charging equipment installation.
• Hawaii EV Registration Discount — $50 savings: EVs qualify for reduced annual registration fees compared to combustion vehicles.
• Federal EV Tax Credit (IRA) — Up to $7,500: Federal tax credit for qualifying EVs.

Federal NEVI fast-charging corridors in Hawaii: H-1 Freeway (Oahu); H-2 (Oahu North Shore); Hawaii Belt Road (Big Island Highway 11/19).

The federal EV charger tax credit (IRS Section 30C) can also offset the cost of installing home or business charging. Confirm current programs with the issuing agency before you rely on them.

See Every Charger in Honolulu

This guide covers the highlights. For the complete, filterable directory of all 143 charging stations in Honolulu — with connectors, networks, and live availability — visit the Honolulu, HI EV charging directory.