MONTHLY CHARGING
$103/mo
EV Charging Costs in Hawaii
At 38.57¢/kWh, Hawaii is 139% above the national average (16.11¢/kWh). Ranked number 51 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 38.6¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
Hawaii savings
YOU SAVE$365/year
In Hawaii, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50/gal. Over 5 years, that is $1,825.
23%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$365/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.096 EV
GAS
$0.13
EV
$0.10
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$1,825 total
Live savings meter
GAS/yr
SAVES
/yr
EV/yr
Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii (you) | 38.57¢ | $101.25 | #51 |
| Connecticut | 25.64¢ | $67.31 | #48 |
| Rhode Island | 27.36¢ | $71.82 | #49 |
| California | 27.57¢ | $72.37 | #50 |
What the rate means for you
Hawaii's residential electricity rate of 38.57¢/kWh is 139% above the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $101.25 per month in charging costs, or $1,214.96 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50 per gallon, you save $360 per year.
At $0.096 per mile for electricity versus $0.125 per mile for gas, driving electric in Hawaii costs 23% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $1,800 in fuel savings alone, before accounting for reduced maintenance costs.
A full charge on a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery, 272 miles of range) costs $23.14 in Hawaii. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $6.94 to $9.26.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At Hawaii's average residential rate of 38.57¢/kWh, charging a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery) from empty costs $23.14. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $101.25.