County of Maui EV Charging Initiative

The County is Deploying a public electric vehicle (EV) charging network across Maui County. Phase one includes installing 14 new Level 2 EV charging stations for public use across the islands of Maui and Molokai.

•  Ho'okele Service Center - Active 
•  Kalana O Maui Building - Active 
•  Haiku Community Center  - Active 
•  Lahaina Aquatic Center- Active DC Fast Charger 
•  Cooke Memorial Pool 
•  Eddie Tam Memorial Center 
•  Hāna Community Center  
•  Hannibal Tavares Community Center 
•  Kīhei Community Center 
•  Kualapu’u Community Center 
•  Kīhei Regional Park (New Kīhei Gym) 
•  Kula Community Center 
•  Lahaina Aquatic Center 
•  Lahaina Civic Center 
•  Lāna’i Senior Center 
•  Pā'ia Community Center 
•  Papohaku Park 

 _{EV Charging Stations Please note: All charging is currently free of charge until rates and fees are adopted by Maui County Council except for the DC Fast Charger (owned and operated by HECO) at Lahaina Aquatic Center.} 

There are three types of electric vehicles (EVs). The type most people associate with EVs is called a Battery Electric Vehicle or BEV. BEVs have an electric motor for propulsion, powered by energy stored in batteries.

Plug-in EVs use electricity either as their sole fuel or as a first fuel backed by gasoline, and can connect to an external power source to recharge the vehicle’s batteries. Hybrid Electric Vehicles are powered by an internal combustion engine which recharges the electric battery and drives the transmission.

Electric vehicles cost less to drive, less to maintain, and are even proving safer on the road than vehicles with internal combustion engines. 

• No more oil changes!
• No more gas stations. 
• No more gasoline fumes to inhale.
• No oil leaks.
• EVs have fewer moving parts compared to conventional gasoline engines, resulting in less maintenance.
• Brake wear is significantly reduced thanks to regenerative braking.
• Electric vehicles also reduce the harmful emissions that contribute to climate change, thanks in part to how efficient they are.
• EV purchasers can receive a tax credit of between $2,500 and $7,500, depending on the vehicle battery capacity.

Calculate your estimated fuel savings by inputting a few key metrics into this  Savings Calculator  to see how much you can save by switching to an EV. 

This charging option utilizes the plug that comes with your EV, connected to a standard 120-volt alternating current (AC) outlet found in most U.S. households. Depending on your EV, this adds 2 to 5 miles of range per hour of charging. Charging overnight is usually enough to cover the average daily commute.

This charging option uses a 240-volt connection. Depending on your vehicle, Level 2 will add 15 to 30 miles of range per hour of charging. Level 2 chargers are most often found where vehicles are parked for a significant amount of time where charge speed does not matter as much (like at home or at work). You can also find Level 2 charging stations in public, such as malls and shopping centers.

This charging option uses a 480-volt direct current (DC) connection enabling rapid charging at public charging stations. A DC fast charge can add 60 to 100 miles of range in 30 minutes.

Both the federal and state government have come together to create powerful tax incentives to make the transition to electric cars more affordable. There are thousands of dollars available for those who contribute to the renewable energy grid.