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
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Electric Garage Talk: Driven by Tony
Apr. 15, 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. He also dives into what he wishes utilities and policymakers understood better about real-world EV adoption.
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Edmunds: Five used luxury EVs you can get for cheap
Apr. 23, 2025 – Just about every premium brand sells at least one luxury electric vehicle, and some offer several choices. But new luxury EVs are expensive, and many have prices starting around six figures. If that’s beyond your budget, consider buying a used model. You could save tens of thousands of dollars versus buying new.
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2026 Ferrari EV SUV is an exclusive electric car worth waiting for
Apr. 21, 2025 – The Ferrari EV marks the start of a new era for the famous Italian automaker. While the legendary manufacturer has no plans to let its combustion engines die out, Ferrari will still join the rest of the world's transition towards EVs by launching its first purely electric model.
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Multifamily housing needs EV charging. This startup will pay for it.
Apr. 17, 2025 – Aubrey Gunnels, CEO of 3V Infrastructure, understands the risks involved in installing and owning EV chargers in thousands of apartment building garages and condominium parking lots. She also sees the opportunity.
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How we can eliminate the need for mined minerals by 2050
Apr. 16, 2025 – As demand for EV batteries grows rapidly, the United States must ensure a responsible, resilient supply chain is in place to meet this demand. Today’s linear supply chain relies on newly mined minerals, the extraction of which is associated with social and environmental harms. Furthermore, just a few countries dominate the supply chain, making it vulnerable to changing geopolitics and trade alliances.
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New bill lets counties charge EV drivers by the mile
Apr. 15, 2025 – Starting July 1, Hawaii will launch a shift in how electric vehicle drivers pay for road upkeep–swapping the traditional gas tax for a new road usage charge, based on how many miles you drive. EV drivers will have a choice of paying eight cents per mile traveled or pay a flat fee of $50, paid for at the time of your safety inspection.
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How Revel is fast-tracking new EV chargers through a deal with PG&E
Apr. 1, 2025 – Want to know why EV chargers can be so hard to connect to crowded urban power grids? Just look to San Francisco’s latest public charging station, opened by startup Revel last week.
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Call: (808) 543-GoEV (4638)
Email: GoEV@hawaiianelectric.com
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Hawaiian Electric, GoEV
CP-10 SR
P.O. Box 2750
Honolulu, Hawaii 96840-001
