EV Solar Calculator for Hawaii

Hawaii gets 5.5 peak sun hours per day with electricity at 43¢/kWh. Calculate how much additional solar capacity you need to charge your electric vehicle at home with partial net metering available.

5.5h/day
Peak Sun Hours
43¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
$300
Avg Monthly Bill
Partial
Net Metering

Calculate Your EV Solar Needs in Hawaii

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Your EV Solar Charging Estimate

Daily kWh for EV
8.7 kWh
Additional Solar Needed
1.6 kW
Additional Panels
4 panels
Additional Cost (before ITC)
$4,483
Cost After 30% ITC
$3,138
Annual Gas Savings
$142
Payback Period
22.1 years
Combined System
1.6 kW (4 panels)

* Estimates based on 5.5 peak sun hours/day in Hawaii, 43¢/kWh electricity rate, 12,000 annual miles, Tesla Model 3 at 3.8 mi/kWh, 30% federal ITC, and $3.50/gal gas at 28 MPG comparison. Actual results may vary.

Cities in Hawaii

Select your city for a more precise estimate with local electricity rates and sun hours.

Honolulu

43.5¢/kWh · 5.5h sun/day

Avg bill: $305/mo · Hawaiian Electric (HECO)

Pearl City

43¢/kWh · 5.5h sun/day

Avg bill: $295/mo · Hawaiian Electric (HECO)

Hilo

44¢/kWh · 4.8h sun/day

Avg bill: $290/mo · Hawaii Electric Light

Kailua

43¢/kWh · 5.6h sun/day

Avg bill: $310/mo · Hawaiian Electric (HECO)

Kapolei

43¢/kWh · 5.7h sun/day

Avg bill: $300/mo · Hawaiian Electric (HECO)

Kahului

45¢/kWh · 5.8h sun/day

Avg bill: $310/mo · Maui Electric Company

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