EV Charge Hawaii pays the highest electricity prices in the country: 47.18¢ per kWh on average. For a Tesla Model Y that’s about $130 per 1,000 miles at home, $0.130 a mile. A 30-mpg gas car spends roughly $144 on the same miles, so the gap is much smaller than on the mainland.
Electricity: EIA August 2026 · Gas: EIA week of October 12, 2026 · How we calculate
What Hawaii drivers pay to charge at home
| Vehicle (EPA efficiency) | Per 1,000 miles | Per year (12,000 mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD (27.5 kWh/100 mi) | $130 | $1,557 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV AWD (32.6 kWh/100 mi) | $154 | $1,847 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1 (47.9 kWh/100 mi) | $226 | $2,713 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $144 | $1,732 |
What’s going on with electricity prices in Hawaii
Hawaii has the most expensive home electricity in the country by a wide margin: 47.18¢ per kWh in August 2026, against a national average of 18.16¢. Prices rose 22.5% over the past year.
Much of Hawaii’s power has historically come from imported oil, which ties bills to world fuel prices. At this rate, a Model Y saves only about $180 a year against a 30-mpg car, even using the national average gas price of $4.33, and a big electric pickup can cost more to charge than a gas car burns. Check the table for your vehicle.
Hawaii vs. its neighbors
| State | Price per kWh | Per 1,000 miles (Model Y) | vs. Hawaii |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 47.18¢ | $130 | — |
| Washington | 14.63¢ | $40 | -69% |
| Oregon | 15.92¢ | $44 | -66% |
| Alaska | 29.41¢ | $81 | -38% |
| California | 29.75¢ | $82 | -37% |
Hawaii has no land neighbors, so here it is next to the other Pacific states. Even California, the priciest of them, pays 29.75¢; Washington pays 14.63¢.
What popular EVs cost to charge in Hawaii
| EV | Per 1,000 miles | Per year (12,000 mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | $130 | $1,557 |
| Tesla Model 3 | $140 | $1,675 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | $149 | $1,793 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | $154 | $1,847 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | $159 | $1,904 |
| Kia EV9 | $203 | $2,434 |
| Rivian R1S | $209 | $2,512 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | $226 | $2,713 |
Home charging vs Tesla Superchargers vs gas in Hawaii
| How you fuel 1,000 miles (Tesla Model Y) | Cost |
|---|---|
| Home, Hawaii average (47.18¢/kWh) | $130 |
| Tesla Supercharger, standard rate ($0.84/kWh) | $232 |
| Tesla Supercharger, member rate (est. $0.59/kWh, $12.99/month fee) | $161 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg ($4.33/gal) | $144 |
In Hawaii, a standard-rate Supercharger session costs about 1.8 times as much per kWh as charging at home, and more than the gas a 30-mpg car burns over the same miles. Fast charging is for road trips; the savings come from charging at home. With only 3 sites in the sample, treat the Supercharger figure as a rough guide.
How to pay less to charge in Hawaii
Hawaiian Electric serves Oahu, Maui County and Hawaii Island, and the Kauai Island Utility Cooperative serves Kauai. Because so much solar power reaches the grid during the day, Hawaiian Electric’s time-of-use rates make the middle of the day the cheapest time to use power, the opposite of most of the mainland. If you can charge at work or at home around midday, that’s where the savings are.
Hawaiian Electric and KIUC publish their time-of-use hours online. Put the midday price from your plan into the EV charging cost calculator, and read how time-of-use rates work; in Hawaii the cheap hours are the opposite of the mainland.
Hawaii EV charging FAQ
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Hawaii per month?
At the Hawaii average of 47.18¢ per kWh, 1,000 miles a month costs about $130 in a Tesla Model Y, $154 in a Chevrolet Equinox EV and $226 in a Ford F-150 Lightning, charging at home.
Is it cheaper to charge an EV than to buy gas in Hawaii?
Yes, if you charge at home. A Model Y driving 12,000 miles a year costs about $1,557 to charge here, against about $1,732 in gas for a 30-mpg car, a difference of roughly $180 a year.
How much does a Tesla Supercharger cost in Hawaii?
The average standard (non-member) peak price at Hawaii Superchargers open to all EVs was $0.84 per kWh in October 2026 (DCFC Tracker). That’s about $232 per 1,000 miles in a Model Y, against $130 at home.
When is the cheapest time to charge in Hawaii?
On a standard flat-rate plan the hour doesn’t matter. On a time-of-use plan, the cheapest hours are usually overnight; our time-of-use guide explains how to check your plan. To use your exact rate, try the EV charging cost calculator.