Plug-in electric vehicles in Hawaii explained
, there were about 26,000 electric vehicles registered in Hawaii.[1] The state has the second-highest number of electric vehicles per capita in the United States, behind California.[2]
Government policy
In January 2011, the state implemented a purchase rebate program of up to available for both the purchase of a plug-in electric car purchase, and up to for the purchase of both an electric vehicle and a charging station.[3] The program ended in May 2012 as high consumer demand depleted the fund; more than 450 rebates were issued, totaling about . Several efforts to add more funds were unsuccessful.[4]
In June 2021, Governor David Ige signed three bills relating to electric vehicles into law, that do the following:[5]
- Direct the state government to transition all of its light-duty vehicle fleet to electric by 2035
- Require state agencies that rent vehicles for work trips to prioritize renting electric vehicles
- Restart funding for the state's charging station rebate program
In November 2021, the state started allowing electric vehicles to use high-occupancy vehicle lanes regardless of the number of people in the vehicle.[6]
Charging stations
, there are 363 public charging stations in Hawaii.[2]
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed into law in November 2021 includes for charging stations in Hawaii.[7]
, the state government offers rebates of $1,300–$4,500 for installations of AC charging stations, and $28,000–$35,000 for installations of DC charging stations.[8]
Public opinion
A poll conducted in November 2021 by Coltura showed 66% of voters in Hawaii supporting a complete transition to electric vehicles in the state by 2030.[9]
Notes and References
- News: More electric car chargers needed to meet demand. KHON-TV. Max. Rodriguez. 2023-07-31. 2023-10-30.
- News: Electric vehicles are all over Hawaii roads. So why aren't there more charging stations?. 2021-11-17. 2022-03-17. Hawaii News Now. Samie. Solina.
- Web site: Hawaii's Electric Vehicle (EV) Rebate Program . 2010-08-16.
- News: Yonan . Alan Jr. . 2012-05-18 . State runs short of funds for EV rebate . . 2014-09-20.
- News: Ige signs into law three electric vehicle promotion bills. 2021-06-24. 2022-03-17. Pacific Business News. Brian. McInnis.
- News: Hawaii law amended to allow electric vehicles to use HOV lanes regardless of passenger count. 2021-11-09. 2022-03-17. Nina. Wu. Honolulu Star-Advertiser.
- News: Power up: Millions Coming to Hawaiʻi For Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. 2022-02-10. Big Island Now. 2022-03-17.
- News: Hawaiʻi Energy launches state's incentive program for electric vehicle charging stations. 2023-02-03. 2023-02-18. Big Island Now.
- News: Hawaii Voters Support Full Transition to Electric Vehicles by 2030. 2021-11-16. 2022-03-17. Coltura. PR Newswire.
