What is the average electricity rate in Hawaii?

48.00¢ per kilowatt-hour for residential customers in July 2026, per EIA's Electric Power Monthly.

Is it cheaper to charge at home or use public chargers?

Home charging at the residential rate is almost always cheaper. Public DC fast charging is typically priced several times higher per kilowatt-hour.

Does my utility offer a cheaper EV rate?

Many do, and in high-rate states the overnight EV rate can be less than half the state average used here. It is worth checking your utility's rate schedule before assuming the average applies to you.

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EV charging costs in Hawaii

Residential electricity in Hawaii averaged 48.00¢ per kilowatt-hour in July 2026, 162% above the national average. Across 70 current electric cars, a year of home charging runs from $1,417 (2027 Lucid Air Pure RWD) to $3,905 (2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV 2X).

Rate: 48.00¢
A year ago: 39.36¢
U.S. average: 18.31¢
Rank: most expensive

Assumptions: 12,000 miles a year, home Level 2 charging, and EPA combined consumption measured at the wall (so charging losses are already included). Gasoline comparison uses $3.50 a gallon at 30 MPG. Change any of these in the calculator.

Every model, cheapest first

Vehicle	mi/kWh	Per mile	Full charge	Per year
2027 Lucid Air Pure RWD	4.06	11.8¢	$49.63	$1,417
2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD	4.06	11.8¢	$42.91	$1,417
2027 Toyota bZ	3.90	12.3¢	$38.69	$1,480
2027 Lucid Air Touring AWD	3.81	12.6¢	$54.29	$1,509
2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD	3.79	12.7¢	$43.82	$1,521
2027 Audi A6 e-tron ultra	3.78	12.7¢	$50.16	$1,526
2027 Toyota bZ LIMITED	3.72	12.9¢	$38.54	$1,549
2026 Lexus ES 350e	3.67	13.1¢	$40.18	$1,572
2026 Lexus RZ 350e FWD	3.65	13.2¢	$39.55	$1,578
2027 Subaru Solterra AWD	3.58	13.4¢	$38.64	$1,613
2027 Toyota bZ AWD	3.57	13.4¢	$38.69	$1,613
2027 Lucid Air G Touring XR AWD	3.54	13.5¢	$69.41	$1,624
2027 Audi A6 e-tron quattro ultra	3.48	13.8¢	$49.68	$1,653
2027 Kia EV3 Long Range FWD	3.45	13.9¢	$44.69	$1,670
2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech	3.45	13.9¢	$52.08	$1,670
2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA350 4matic with EQ Tech	3.45	13.9¢	$43.44	$1,670
2026 Audi Q4 45 e-tron	3.40	14.1¢	$40.66	$1,693
2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe	3.35	14.3¢	$47.66	$1,716
2026 Volkswagen ID.4	3.36	14.3¢	$41.62	$1,716
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD	3.33	14.4¢	$45.79	$1,728
2025 Polestar 2 Single Motor	3.31	14.5¢	$45.55	$1,740
2027 Audi A6 e-tron	3.30	14.5¢	$50.69	$1,745
2026 Volvo EC40	3.16	15.2¢	$45.31	$1,826
2027 Audi A6 e-tron quattro	3.13	15.4¢	$50.21	$1,843
2027 Lucid Air Sapphire AWD	3.11	15.4¢	$65.86	$1,849
2027 Chevrolet Blazer EV FWD	3.10	15.5¢	$48.34	$1,860
2026 Honda Prologue FWD	3.07	15.6¢	$48.10	$1,872
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD	3.02	15.9¢	$46.03	$1,907
2026 Porsche Macan Electric	3.00	16.0¢	$53.14	$1,918
2026 Honda Prologue AWD Touring	2.93	16.4¢	$48.10	$1,964
2026 Porsche Macan 4 Electric	2.93	16.4¢	$53.14	$1,970
2025 Nissan ARIYA EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh	2.91	16.5¢	$47.66	$1,981
2026 Genesis Electrified G80	2.86	16.8¢	$50.40	$2,016
2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV RWD	2.83	16.9¢	$56.64	$2,033
2026 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T AWD 255/45R20	2.81	17.1¢	$50.40	$2,051
2026 Lucid Gravity Dream	2.75	17.5¢	$73.34	$2,097
2026 Porsche Macan GTS Electric	2.72	17.6¢	$51.79	$2,114
2026 Cadillac LYRIQ	2.72	17.7¢	$57.65	$2,120
2027 Cadillac LYRIQ 11kW Charger	2.72	17.7¢	$57.60	$2,120
2027 Cadillac LYRIQ 19kW Charger	2.72	17.7¢	$57.60	$2,120
2026 Porsche Macan 4S Electric	2.72	17.7¢	$51.22	$2,120
2026 Acura ZDX RWD	2.71	17.7¢	$57.84	$2,125
2026 Porsche Macan Turbo Electric	2.71	17.7¢	$51.84	$2,125
2026 Acura ZDX AWD	2.65	18.1¢	$58.46	$2,172
2026 Jeep Wagoneer S AWD	2.66	18.1¢	$53.14	$2,172
2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor	2.53	19.0¢	$59.23	$2,275
2026 Cadillac LYRIQ AWD	2.52	19.1¢	$57.74	$2,287
2027 Chevrolet Blazer EV AWD SS	2.52	19.1¢	$57.50	$2,287
2026 Acura ZDX AWD Type S	2.46	19.5¢	$57.65	$2,339
2026 Cadillac CELESTIQ	2.40	20.0¢	$60.62	$2,402
2027 Rolls-Royce Spectre	2.37	20.3¢	$65.57	$2,431
2027 Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge	2.37	20.3¢	$65.57	$2,431
2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 4matic Plus	2.33	20.5¢	$64.80	$2,465
2026 Tesla Cybertruck AWD	2.33	20.6¢	$66.91	$2,471
2026 Tesla Cybertruck Dual Motor AWD	2.33	20.6¢	$67.01	$2,471
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Dual Max	2.31	20.7¢	$76.75	$2,488
2026 Tesla Cybertruck Long Range	2.31	20.8¢	$69.70	$2,500
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Dual Large	2.25	21.3¢	$61.54	$2,557
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Performance Dual Large	2.25	21.3¢	$61.54	$2,557
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Dual Large Plus	2.13	22.5¢	$65.71	$2,701
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Performance Dual Large Plus	2.13	22.5¢	$65.71	$2,701
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER2	2.13	22.6¢	$67.63	$2,707
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1	2.09	23.0¢	$73.58	$2,759
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD PRO ER1	2.09	23.0¢	$73.58	$2,759
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum 4WD	1.97	24.3¢	$73.01	$2,920
2025 GMC Sierra EV	1.91	25.2¢	$98.02	$3,018
2025 GMC Hummer EV Pickup 3X	1.48	32.5¢	$101	$3,900
2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV 3X	1.48	32.5¢	$101	$3,900
2025 GMC Hummer EV Pickup 2X	1.47	32.5¢	$103	$3,905
2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV 2X	1.47	32.5¢	$103	$3,905

A 30 MPG gasoline car covering the same 12,000 miles costs $1,400 a year in fuel at $3.50 a gallon, so in Hawaii the average electric car on this list is $756 a year more expensive to fuel.

Questions

What is the average electricity rate in Hawaii?: 48.00¢ per kilowatt-hour for residential customers in July 2026, per EIA's Electric Power Monthly.
Is it cheaper to charge at home or use public chargers?: Home charging at the residential rate is almost always cheaper. Public DC fast charging is typically priced several times higher per kilowatt-hour.
Does my utility offer a cheaper EV rate?: Many do, and in high-rate states the overnight EV rate can be less than half the state average used here. It is worth checking your utility's rate schedule before assuming the average applies to you.