As of  2023[ [update]], there were about 26,000 electric vehicles registered in Hawaii. The state has the second-highest number of electric vehicles per capita in the United States, behind California.
Government policy.
In January 2011, the state implemented a purchase rebate program of up to US$ available for both the purchase of a plug-in electric car purchase, and up to US$ for the purchase of both an electric vehicle and a charging station. The program ended in May 2012 as high consumer demand depleted the fund; more than 450 rebates were issued, totaling about US$. Several efforts to add more funds were unsuccessful.
In June 2021, Governor David Ige signed three bills relating to electric vehicles into law, that do the following:
In November 2021, the state started allowing electric vehicles to use high-occupancy vehicle lanes regardless of the number of people in the vehicle.
Charging stations.
As of 2021[ [update]], there are 363 public charging stations in Hawaii.
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed into law in November 2021 includes US$ for charging stations in Hawaii.
As of  2023[ [update]], the state government offers rebates of $1,300–$4,500 for installations of AC charging stations, and $28,000–$35,000 for installations of DC charging stations.
Public opinion.
A poll conducted in November 2021 by Coltura showed 66% of voters in Hawaii supporting a complete transition to electric vehicles in the state by 2030.
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