MONTHLY CHARGING
$123/mo
EV Charging Costs in Hawaii
At 46.28¢/kWh, Hawaii is 154% above the national average (18.19¢/kWh). Ranked number 51 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 46.3¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
Hawaii savings
YOU SAVE$475/year
In Hawaii, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $4.28/gal. Over 5 years, that is $2,373.
24%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$475/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.116 EV
GAS
$0.15
EV
$0.12
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$2,373 total
Live savings meter
GAS1,953/yr
SAVES
475
/yr
EV1,478/yr
Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii (you) | 46.28¢ | $123.17 | #51 |
| Maine | 29.99¢ | $79.82 | #48 |
| Massachusetts | 30.14¢ | $80.22 | #49 |
| California | 33.25¢ | $88.49 | #50 |
What the rate means for you
Hawaii's residential electricity rate of 46.28¢/kWh is 154% above the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $123.17 per month in charging costs, or $1,478.07 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at the US average of $4.28 per gallon, you save $475 per year.
At $0.116 per mile for electricity versus $0.153 per mile for gas, driving electric in Hawaii costs 24% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $2,373 in fuel savings alone, before accounting for reduced maintenance costs.
A full charge on a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery, 363 miles of range) costs $34.71 in Hawaii. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $10.41 to $13.88.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At Hawaii's average residential rate of 46.28¢/kWh, charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery) from empty costs $34.71. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $123.17.