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 vehicles: Charge with aloha!
Aug. 2, 2023 - Recently, I’ve noticed several electric vehicles (EV) queued up in the parking lot at our Ward Avenue facility. With more and more new EV owners each year, the wait times at our 30 public fast charging stations on Oahu, Maui and Hawaii Island have significantly increased. To provide more charging opportunities, Hawaiian Electric is seeking regulatory approval to significantly expand our charging network.
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The number of EV charging stations has grown, but drivers are dissatisfied.
Aug. 16, 2023 - Electric car drivers are getting fed up with public charging. A new report from J.D. Power found customer satisfaction with public Level 2 charging is down 16 points to 617 on a 1,000-point scale, the lowest level since the study began in 2021. Satisfaction with fast chargers declined even further and is down 20 points to 654.
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Car and Driver ranks best electric cars for 2023 and 2024
Aug. 15, 2023 - Car and Driver's rankings are arrived at from the results of our extensive instrumented testing of more than 400 vehicles each year and from our expert editors' subjective impressions gained in real-world driving. We've ranked the Best Electric Cars based on roughly 200 data points encompassing acceleration, handling, comfort, cargo space, fuel efficiency, value, and how enjoyable they are to drive.
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E-bike manufacturers are fighting right-to-repair. That’s a problem
Aug. 14, 2023 - E-bikes have been in the news recently for a reason nobody wants: Their batteries are sparking dangerous fires. One conflagration burned down homes and businesses in the Bronx in New York City in March, and another blaze at an e-bike store in Manhattan killed four people in June.
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Electric vehicles 2023: 7 things you need to know before buying an EV
Aug. 12, 2023 - If you’re thinking about making the transition from a gas-powered or hybrid car to an electric vehicle (EV), it’s essential to know what you’re getting into. Let’s consider some of the biggest insights you should know ahead of the big switch.
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Proterra, biggest EV bus maker in the US, files for bankruptcy protection
Aug. 8, 2023 - Proterra, the largest U.S. electric-bus maker, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection late Monday. It’s a shocking turn for the nearly two-decade-old U.S. company, which has sought to compete against giant Chinese rival BYD and to partner with traditional bus-makers in the emerging North American and European electric bus markets.
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Three trends to watch in electric vehicle charging
Aug. 8, 2023 - There’s been no shortage of big developments in electric-vehicle charging lately, from the seven automakers that banded together for a North American venture to the many that have embraced the connector design Tesla is trying to make the new industry standard.
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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
