The short answer: A 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD costs about $12.97 per 100 miles to charge at home in Hawaii, and $42.43 for the energy to drive its 327-mile EPA range. That uses the August 2026 residential average of 47.18¢/kWh, up from 38.53¢/kWh in August 2025 and about 160% above the U.S. residential average of 18.16¢/kWh. The same 100 miles cost about $18.88 in a 30-mpg gas SUV at AAA’s Hawaii average of $5.664 a gallon (October 28, 2026), and about $24.12 at a public DC fast charger.
EIA Table 5.6.A: EIA labels the 2026 values in this table as preliminary estimates based on a cutoff model sample from Form EIA-861M (formerly EIA-826). Values for 2025 are final. These are state or district-wide residential averages, not a household tariff. Method.
EV vs gas in Hawaii: cost per 100 miles
Hawaii’s regular gas averaged $5.664 a gallon on October 28, 2026, the 2nd-most expensive among the 50 states and the District (AAA).
| How you fuel | Math | Per 100 mi | 12,000 mi/yr | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD, charged at home | 47.18¢/kWh × 27.50 kWh | $12.97 | $1,556 | EPA · EIA |
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD, public DC fast | $0.877/kWh × 27.50 kWh | $24.12 | $2,894 | Paren, Hawaii average |
| 2026 Toyota RAV4 (2.5 L hybrid, 2WD) | $5.664/gal ÷ 43 mpg | $13.17 | $1,581 | EPA · AAA |
| 2026 Honda CR-V FWD (1.5 L turbo, gas) | $5.664/gal ÷ 30 mpg | $18.88 | $2,266 | EPA · AAA |
- Home charging vs the gas SUV: about $709 a year less at 12,000 miles. Home charging stays cheaper until electricity reaches about 68.65¢/kWh, 1.5× the state average.
- Home charging vs the hybrid: home charging is about $24 a year cheaper. The break-even against the hybrid is 47.90¢/kWh.
- Public fast charging vs gas: relying on DC fast charging costs more than the gas SUV at these prices ($24.12 vs $18.88 per 100 miles).
Checked on the Model Y: 27.50 kWh/100 mi × $0.4718/kWh = 12.9745, which rounds to $12.97 per 100 miles. The gas SUV is 100 ÷ 30 mpg × $5.664 = 18.8797, or $18.88. The break-even electricity price is $18.88 ÷ 27.50 kWh = 68.65¢ per kWh.
Utility EV and time-of-use prices in Hawaii
Prices quoted from each utility’s tariff or rate page. Fixed charges, riders and taxes are extra unless the line says otherwise.
- Hawaiian Electric (Oahu), Shift and Save, Schedule R: Daytime 14.9853¢/kWh, overnight 29.9706¢ and evening peak 44.9559¢. On this plan, midday is the cheap window, not overnight. Hawaiian Electric, Shift and Save rates, checked Nov 2026.
For the 27.50 kWh a Model Y uses per 100 miles: about $4.12 at Hawaiian Electric (Oahu)’s daytime price (14.9853¢). That is before fixed charges and riders; the state average works out to $12.97.
The AFDC utility records reviewed on 2026-10-28 do not list a residential EV time-of-use rate or managed-charging program for a utility in Hawaii. That does not prove none exists; ask your utility, and use the bill rate in the calculator.
AFDC laws and incentives for Hawaii
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EV rebates and tax credits in Hawaii
We found no open state EV rebate or tax credit in Hawaii, and no utility charger rebate we could verify, when we checked in November 2026.
Federal credits are gone: 30D and 25E for vehicles acquired after Sept. 30, 2025, and 30C for chargers placed in service after June 30, 2026 (IRS: new, used, charger).
Public charging in Hawaii
The AFDC counted 1,049 public charging ports at 401 locations in Hawaii on October 28, 2026: 864 Level 2 and 185 DC fast. AFDC also counts about 35,100 battery-electric vehicles registered in Hawaii through 2025 (3.2% of light-duty registrations). That is about 33.5 EVs per public port, against 21.7 nationally, the most EVs per port among the 50 states and the District.
Hawaii fast-charging price: Paren’s Q3 2026 report states a Hawaii average of $0.877 per kWh for public DC fast charging, against $0.540 nationally. This page uses the Hawaii figure.
Stations that bill energy delivered to the car charge less than the EPA wall figure. As a rough estimate (wall energy × 0.894, a Level 2 efficiency from Sears et al., 2014), the Model Y comes to about $21.56 per 100 miles at $0.877/kWh.
Cost to charge five common EVs in Hawaii
| Vehicle | EPA kWh/100 mi | EPA range | Home / 100 mi | Home full charge | Public DC / 100 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | 27.50 | 327 mi | $12.97 | $42.43 | $24.12 |
| 2026 Tesla Model 3 Standard RWD | 24.30 | 321 mi | $11.46 | $36.80 | $21.31 |
| 2026 Chevrolet Equinox EV FWD | 31.08 | 319 mi | $14.66 | $46.78 | $27.26 |
| 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD | 30.00 | 318 mi | $14.15 | $45.01 | $26.31 |
| 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E RWD | 31.44 | 260 mi | $14.83 | $38.57 | $27.57 |
Where Hawaii sits
Hawaii is in the Pacific Noncontiguous census division.
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Check Home Flex on AmazonFAQ: charging an EV in Hawaii
How much does it cost to charge an EV at home in Hawaii?
About $12.97 per 100 miles in a 2026 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD at 47.18¢/kWh (EIA, August 2026), and $42.43 for its full 327-mile range. On Hawaiian Electric (Oahu)’s daytime price of 14.9853¢ it falls to about $4.12 per 100 miles before fixed charges.
Is charging an EV cheaper than buying gas in Hawaii?
Yes, at home: $12.97 per 100 miles for the Model Y versus $18.88 for a 30-mpg gas SUV and $13.17 for a 43-mpg hybrid, with regular at $5.664 (AAA, October 28, 2026). The SUV only wins above 68.65¢/kWh.
Is public DC fast charging more expensive than gas in Hawaii?
Yes. $24.12 per 100 miles at $0.877/kWh (Paren, Hawaii average) is more than the gas SUV’s $18.88 and $11.15 more than home charging.
Do Hawaii utilities offer EV charging rates?
Hawaiian Electric (Oahu), Shift and Save, Schedule R: Daytime 14.9853¢/kWh, overnight 29.9706¢ and evening peak 44.9559¢. On this plan, midday is the cheap window, not overnight.
What EV rebates or tax credits are available in Hawaii?
None that we could verify: in November 2026 we found no open state EV rebate or tax credit in Hawaii and no utility charger rebate with a published amount. The federal purchase and charger credits have also ended.
How many public EV chargers are there in Hawaii?
The AFDC station count for October 28, 2026 shows 401 public charging locations in Hawaii with 1,049 ports: 864 Level 2 and 185 DC fast. AFDC counts about 35,100 battery-electric vehicles registered there through 2025, or about 33.5 EVs per public port.
More sources
Electricity, gas, vehicle and fast-charging sources are linked in the tables above.
- AFDC station counts (October 28, 2026), registrations (2025), and utility records (2026-10-28).
- AAA, cold weather and EV range (Feb. 7, 2019).
- EIA state generation data, 2024: petroleum 77%, solar 7.7%, wind 7.2%, geothermal 2.8%.