The Electric Garage
Welcome to The Electric Garage! Getting more folks out of their gas-burning cars and into electric vehicles will go a long way toward helping Hawaii meet its ambitious decarbonization goals. Hawaiian Electric is deeply committed to this effort and is continually looking for ways to provide customers with the tools they need to take part in this transformation.
The Electric Garage provides another channel for Hawaiian Electric to engage with its customers and keep them informed as EV technologies evolve and the automakers increase their offering of EV models. There will be speed bumps as we forge ahead but Hawaiian Electric stands ready to serve as a trusted resource to its customers on this journey.
The Electric Garage Spotlight
Electric Garage Talk: Cynthia and her IONIQ, Esther
Nov. 7, 2025 – When Cynthia Carlton-Jarmon first learned to drive on her family’s farm in North Carolina — driving tractors, pickup trucks at nine, and school buses in high school — she never imagined she’d one day be zipping around Oahu in a sleek electric vehicle (EV) named Esther. Encouraged by her daughter, Cynthia made the leap from gas to electric and hasn’t looked back since.
Read full blog at Powering Hawaii's Future
- Dec. 9, 2025 – EVs pose no greater risk to pedestrians - study
- Dec. 8, 2025 – ‘A fight for our lives’: Ford teams up with Renault to make EVs that can rival Chinese brands
- Dec. 7, 2025 – The electric crossover that could help save Nissan: meet the all-new NX8
- Dec. 5, 2025 – Hertz's multibillion-dollar bet on EVs magnified America's pain points — and soft spots — for electric cars
- Dec. 5, 2025 – A US startup heats up the solid state EV race, CAFE or no CAFE
Electric Garage Talk: Lisa’s switch to electric from Ewa Beach
Aug. 27, 2025 – For Lisa, driving has always been about practicality — starting with a no-frills Honda CR-X she inherited in college. Today, she’s trading gas for electrons with her new Honda Prologue, embracing the quiet power of electric driving on Oahu. In this candid interview, Lisa shares what inspired her switch to EVs, the cost-saving perks, and the real-life challenges of navigating Hawaii’s public charging network.
Electric Garage Talk: King’s Transport Refrigeration — Leading the charge in sustainable cold storage solutions
June 24, 2025 – In 2024, King's was approached by a local business with a strong commitment to sustainability. The customer purchased an all-electric Ford E-Transit van and asked King's to install a custom refrigeration and insulation package. Since King's had previously only worked on internal combustion engine (ICE) vans, the project marked new ground — not just for the company, but for Hawaii as well.
Electric Garage Talk: Driven by Tony
Apr. 17, 2025 – Meet Tony Benton, a lifelong car enthusiast and rideshare driver living in Honolulu. When his gas-powered car gave out, he made the leap into the electric lane with a Chevy Bolt — and hasn't looked back. In this candid conversation, Tony shares what it's like switching to an EV as a full-time driver: from loving the instant torque to grappling with charging access, especially without home charging.
Hawaiian Electric begins upgrading its EV fast charging sites
Nov. 29, 2023 – Hawaiian Electric is upgrading its electric vehicle fast charging locations with state-of-the-art charging equipment that will enhance the EV driver experience and increase station reliability.
Taking the electric vehicle plunge — finally
Feb. 15, 2023 – I’d been thinking about buying an electric car for more than a year when I finally got the nudge I needed last fall. My aging gas-powered ride with 140,000 miles on the odometer needed a major repair that would cost several thousand dollars. When I asked my mechanic what I should do he advised me it was time to move on.
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Contact Us
Call: (808) 543-GoEV (4638)
Email: GoEV@hawaiianelectric.com
Write to:
Hawaiian Electric, GoEV
CP-10 SR
P.O. Box 2750
Honolulu, Hawaii 96840-001
