EV Charging Costs in Hawaii
Residential electricity in Hawaii averages 39.79¢/kWh — 23.3¢ above the national average. Source: U.S. EIA.
Home Rate
39.79¢/kWh
Model Y Full Charge
$23.87
vs National Avg
+$13.97
Renewable Mix
36%
Analysis
Hawaii's high electricity rate of 39.79¢/kWh means some public networks (Francis Energy at 28¢/kWh) can be competitive with or cheaper than home charging for some drivers.
Home vs Public Charging in Hawaii
Using a Tesla Model Y (75 kWh) as benchmark. Full charge (80%).
| Network | Rate | Full Charge Cost | vs Home Here |
|---|---|---|---|
| BestHome Charging | 39.79¢/kWh | $23.87 | — |
| Francis Energy | 28¢/kWh | $16.80 | -$7.07 |
| ChargePoint | 30¢/kWh | $18.00 | -$5.87 |
| Rivian Adventure Network | 30¢/kWh | $18.00 | -$5.87 |
| IONNA | 32¢/kWh | $19.20 | -$4.67 |
| FLO | 35¢/kWh | $21.00 | -$2.87 |
| Tesla Supercharger | 36¢/kWh | $21.60 | -$2.27 |
| Mercedes-Benz HPC | 40¢/kWh | $24.00 | +$0.13 |
| bp pulse | 42¢/kWh | $25.20 | +$1.33 |
| Shell Recharge | 44¢/kWh | $26.40 | +$2.53 |
| Blink Charging | 44¢/kWh | $26.40 | +$2.53 |
| Electrify America | 48¢/kWh | $28.80 | +$4.93 |
| EVgo | 48¢/kWh | $28.80 | +$4.93 |
Charging Popular EVs at Home in Hawaii
| EV Model | Battery | Full Charge Cost | Per 100 Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac LYRIQ | 102 kWh | $32.47 | $12.45 |
| Cadillac OPTIQ | 85 kWh | $27.06 | $10.67 |
| Cadillac VISTIQ | 102 kWh | $32.47 | $13.31 |
| Kia EV9 | 99.8 kWh | $31.77 | $13.06 |
| Rivian R2 | 87.9 kWh | $27.98 | $10.66 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 79 kWh | $25.15 | $8.66 |
| Tesla Model Y | 75 kWh | $23.87 | $8.36 |
| Acura ZDX | 102 kWh | $32.47 | $12.97 |