Rank 51 of 51 states, EIA August 2026 prices
Hawaii electricity rates and EV charging cost
At 47.18¢/kWh — Hawaii's average residential electricity price in August 2026 — charging a typical EV costs about $15.81 per 100 miles and $177.81 a month for 13,500 miles a year. That is 160% above the U.S. average of 18.16¢. That is down from 48.00¢ in July 2026.
Per month
$177.8113,500 miles a year
- Electricity price
- 47.18¢per kWh, +160% vs U.S.
- Per 100 miles
- $15.8133.5 kWh/100 mi EV
- Rank
- #51of 51, 1 is cheapest
- Per month
- $177.8113,500 miles a year
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Electricity price trend in Hawaii
Average residential price, cents per kWh, last 13 months (EIA).
EV vs gas in Hawaii
Regular gasoline averaged $5.007 a gallon in the West Coast (excluding California) region in the week of October 19, 2026 (EIA). A 30 mpg car costs $16.69 per 100 miles, versus $15.81 for a typical EV — $119.43 a year in favor of the EV.
Charging cost for popular EVs in Hawaii
At 47.18¢/kWh and 13,500 miles a year. Select a model for trims, charging time and nearby states.
| Vehicle | kWh/100 mi | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 26.9 | $12.67 | $142.58 | $42.71 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 26.4 | $12.44 | $140.00 | $43.06 |
| Tesla Model S | 32.5 | $15.33 | $172.43 | $53.34 |
| Tesla Model X | 34.2 | $16.16 | $181.77 | $53.16 |
| Tesla Cybertruck | 42.9 | $20.24 | $227.73 | $65.79 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 32.6 | $15.39 | $173.13 | $47.24 |
| Chevrolet Blazer EV | 35.6 | $16.82 | $189.19 | $47.59 |
| Chevrolet Silverado EV | 49.6 | $23.38 | $263.01 | $66.86 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 33.6 | $15.87 | $178.53 | $38.09 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 47.9 | $22.61 | $254.32 | $72.34 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 34.5 | $16.28 | $183.10 | $43.78 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 6 | 28.0 | $13.21 | $148.62 | $41.74 |
| Hyundai Kona Electric | 29.1 | $13.72 | $154.36 | $35.81 |
| Kia EV6 | 31.6 | $14.90 | $167.63 | $43.96 |
| Kia EV9 | 40.0 | $18.87 | $212.31 | $53.41 |
| Honda Prologue | 34.1 | $16.08 | $180.85 | $47.26 |
| Rivian R1S | 43.1 | $20.35 | $228.89 | $64.50 |
| Rivian R1T | 43.1 | $20.35 | $228.89 | $64.50 |
| Cadillac Lyriq | 38.0 | $17.92 | $201.60 | $57.16 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 31.6 | $14.91 | $167.71 | $30.71 |
| Nissan Leaf | 30.4 | $14.36 | $161.50 | $21.39 |
| Nissan Ariya | 35.3 | $16.65 | $187.33 | $34.14 |
| Toyota bZ | 28.0 | $13.21 | $148.59 | $38.04 |
| Subaru Solterra | 28.9 | $13.65 | $153.51 | $37.93 |
| BMW i4 | 33.4 | $15.76 | $177.33 | $45.24 |
| Lucid Air | 27.3 | $12.88 | $144.93 | $51.02 |
Monthly electricity prices in Hawaii
| Month | Price (¢/kWh) | EV cost per 100 miles |
|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | 47.18 | $15.81 |
| July 2026 | 48.00 | $16.08 |
| June 2026 | 52.72 | $17.66 |
| May 2026 | 52.00 | $17.42 |
| April 2026 | 46.62 | $15.62 |
| March 2026 | 42.23 | $14.15 |
| February 2026 | 43.00 | $14.41 |
| January 2026 | 39.79 | $13.33 |
| December 2025 | 41.62 | $13.94 |
| November 2025 | 40.20 | $13.47 |
| October 2025 | 39.74 | $13.31 |
| September 2025 | 39.53 | $13.24 |
| August 2025 | 38.53 | $12.91 |
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Hawaii?
About $15.81 per 100 miles, $177.81 a month or $2,133.72 a year for 13,500 miles, at 47.18¢/kWh for an EV using 33.5 kWh/100 mi.
What is the average electricity price in Hawaii?
47.18 cents per kWh for residential customers in August 2026, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. That is 160% above the U.S. average of 18.16¢.
Is it cheaper to drive an EV than a gas car in Hawaii?
On fuel, yes: about $2,133.72 a year for the EV versus $2,253.15 for a 30 mpg gas car at $5.007/gal (EIA West Coast (excluding California) average).