As of June 2023 [update], 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]
In January 2011, the state implemented a purchase rebate program of up to US$4,500 available for both the purchase of a plug-in electric car purchase, and up to US$5,000 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 US$2 million. 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]
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]
As of 2021 [update], there are 363 public charging stations in Hawaii. [2]
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed into law in November 2021 includes US$2.6 million for charging stations in Hawaii. [7]
As of February 2023 [update], 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]
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]
As of June 2023 [update], 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]
In January 2011, the state implemented a purchase rebate program of up to US$4,500 available for both the purchase of a plug-in electric car purchase, and up to US$5,000 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 US$2 million. 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]
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]
As of 2021 [update], there are 363 public charging stations in Hawaii. [2]
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed into law in November 2021 includes US$2.6 million for charging stations in Hawaii. [7]
As of February 2023 [update], 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]
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]