Electric Vehicles

Electric Vehicle Incentives

Benefits of Driving an Electric Vehicle

Electric vehicles play a growing role in reducing our dependency on fossil fuel and protecting our environment. Driving or riding in an EV for the first time may be a surprise. These cars are quiet, quick and fun.

Among the benefits, EV owners enjoy:

Lower Cost to Drive

Lower Cost to Drive

Save with less maintenance and lower cost per mile.

Federal Tax Incentive

Federal Tax Incentive

Qualify for a federal income-tax credit of up to $7,500.

HOV/Zipper Lane Access

HOV/Zipper Lane Access

Use high-occupancy and zipper lanes without passengers.

Clean Air

Clean Air

Produce fewer emissions and charge with renewables.


Incentives for Customers

EV Charging Station

EV Charging Station Rebate

Offset your costs to install an EV charging station at your commercial facility or multi-unit dwelling with a rebate from Hawaii Energy.

Smart Charge Hawaii

Smart Charge Hawaii Program

Under the Smart Charge Hawaii program, the following incentives are available to customers:

  • A $150 cash incentive or 10,000 HawaiianMiles are offered for connecting your eligible EV or smart charger to ev.energy’s platform
  • Discounts are offered on the purchase of a smart charging station from EnelX
Diesel Replacement Rebate

Diesel Replacement Rebate

The Hawaii State Energy Office’s Diesel Replacement Rebate (DRR) program provides rebates for the replacement of medium- and heavy-duty diesel vehicles with new, battery-electric equivalents.