What EV charging incentives are available in Hawaii?

As of June 2026, there are 6 programs that can offset EV charging costs in Hawaii: 2 commercial, 1 residential, 1 vehicle/rate programs — mostly utility rebates and state grants — plus the federal 30C Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit, worth up to $100,000 per commercial charging port. Programs open and close; confirm current status before budgeting.

Does Hawaii offer rebates for commercial EV charging stations?

Yes. 2 commercial programs are currently tracked in Hawaii, including Hawai'i Energy Electric Vehicle Charging Station Rebate, Kaua'i Island Coop: EV Charger Rebate. Most are administered by utilities and pay per port or per project, and many require pre-approval before installation begins.

How does the federal 30C tax credit work for EV chargers?

The 30C Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit gives businesses up to $100,000 per charging port — 6% of qualified costs, or 30% if prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements are met — for chargers installed in eligible census tracts. Homeowners can claim 30% up to $1,000 per port. It's claimed on your federal tax return; eligibility mapping by census tract is the first step.

Who applies for the incentives — the owner or the contractor?

Formally the applicant is usually the site owner, but in practice the contractor determines whether you qualify: equipment must match program eligibility lists, applications often must precede construction, and payout requires commissioning documentation. Faith Energy handles incentive sequencing and paperwork as part of design-build delivery.

EV Charging Incentives · Hawaii

Hawaii EV charging incentives & rebates (2026).

As of June 2026, we track 6 incentive programs that can offset EV charging costs in Hawaii: 2 commercial, 1 residential, 1 vehicle/rate programs, plus the federal 30C tax credit available nationwide.

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Federal incentives that apply in Hawaii.

Available in every state. The federal 30C credit is claimed on your tax return — eligibility depends on census tract, and for the full 30% commercial rate, on prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements.

30C Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit

The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Tax Credit, commonly referred to as the “30C tax credit,” gives qualifying businesses that install electric vehicle (EV) recharging property located within an eligible census tract a tax credit of up to $100,000 per EV charging port. The credit, subject to depreciation, equals 6% of the total qualified costs per port, or 30% for businesses and tax-exempt entities that meet prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements, with that same $100,000 limit.

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Residential 30C Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit

The Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Tax Credit, commonly referred to as the “30C tax credit,” gives qualifying individuals that install electric vehicle (EV) recharging property located within an eligible census tract a tax credit equal to 30% of the cost with a maximum amount of $1,000 per EV charging port.

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Commercial

Commercial & workplace charging programs in Hawaii.

Rebates and grants for businesses, fleets, multifamily, and public charging. Most require application before installation.

Hawai'i Energy Electric Vehicle Charging Station Rebate

Hawai'i Energy, is providing up to $4,500 for each newly installed dual-port Level 2 EV networked charging station at eligible workplaces and multi-unit dwellings and up to $35,000 per networked DC Fast Charging stations. The program also provides rebates on retrofitted stations up to $3,000 per networked Level 2 dual port stations and up to $28,000 per networked DC Fast Charging stations. There is a bonus incentive of up to $5,000 for each Level 2 station installed at qualified affordable housing locations. Applications are being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until all funding is allocated.

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Kaua'i Island Coop: EV Charger Rebate

Kauai Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) offers commercial customers the option to receive a rebate for any new or replaced Level 2 EV charger. Customers may receive up to $10,000 per charger for new installations or up to $3,500 per charger for replacement of existing or broken equipment. KIUC customers may also apply for Hawaii Energy's Level 2 rebate.

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Residential

Residential charging programs in Hawaii.

Rebates and rate programs for home charging — useful for employees, fleet-at-home programs, and residents of properties we serve.

Kauai Electric Residential EV Charger Rebate

Residential customers purchasing more than 300 kWh from Kaua'i Island Utility Cooperative may be eligible for a $500 rebate for new or retrofit installations. Customers may only claim one rebate per service address.

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Vehicles & Rates

Vehicle and rate programs in Hawaii.

Adjacent programs — vehicle incentives and charging-rate structures that change the economics of a charging project.

Hawaii EV Incentive

The Part Everyone Underestimates

Incentives are won or lost in the paperwork.

Most charging incentives have equipment eligibility lists, network requirements, deadlines, and post-installation reporting — and many pay out only if the application went in before construction. Faith Energy bakes incentive capture into design-build delivery: we match hardware to program eligibility lists, sequence applications correctly, and hand you the documentation each program demands.

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What EV charging incentives are available in Hawaii?: As of June 2026, there are 6 programs that can offset EV charging costs in Hawaii: 2 commercial, 1 residential, 1 vehicle/rate programs — mostly utility rebates and state grants — plus the federal 30C Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit, worth up to $100,000 per commercial charging port. Programs open and close; confirm current status before budgeting.
Does Hawaii offer rebates for commercial EV charging stations?: Yes. 2 commercial programs are currently tracked in Hawaii, including Hawai'i Energy Electric Vehicle Charging Station Rebate, Kaua'i Island Coop: EV Charger Rebate. Most are administered by utilities and pay per port or per project, and many require pre-approval before installation begins.
How does the federal 30C tax credit work for EV chargers?: The 30C Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit gives businesses up to $100,000 per charging port — 6% of qualified costs, or 30% if prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements are met — for chargers installed in eligible census tracts. Homeowners can claim 30% up to $1,000 per port. It's claimed on your federal tax return; eligibility mapping by census tract is the first step.
Who applies for the incentives — the owner or the contractor?: Formally the applicant is usually the site owner, but in practice the contractor determines whether you qualify: equipment must match program eligibility lists, applications often must precede construction, and payout requires commissioning documentation. Faith Energy handles incentive sequencing and paperwork as part of design-build delivery.

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Program details change and funding rounds open and close. Last reviewed June 2026 against program sources; always confirm current terms with the administering agency or utility before counting an incentive in a budget. Faith Energy confirms live program status as part of every project review.