EV Charging Stations in Hilo, HI

Data updated October 25, 2026 · Source: U.S. Department of Energy (NREL)

19
Stations
1
With DC Fast
50 kW
Fastest Charger
5
Listed as Free

Hilo EV charging at a glance

Hilo, HI has 19 EV charging stations in the U.S. Department of Energy station database (18 open to the public): 1 with DC fast charging and 18 with Level 2. The fastest listed charger is Hawaiian Electric Hilo Office at 50 kW (OpConnect). 5 stations are listed as free to charge. None of the stations here publish a per-kWh price; check the network app before you charge. Most common networks: ChargePoint Network (10), Non-networked (7), OpConnect (1). Common places to charge: school & campus (6), shopping (3), parking (2).

Station data: U.S. DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center (NREL), updated October 25, 2026. Prices are often missing or out of date in public databases; confirm in the network's app. How we score stations.

Top-rated charging stations in Hilo

The 18 best public stations by PlugCompass Score (price, speed, reliability, access, ports), always including the fastest, free and cheapest ones. Distance and ads never change the score.

Hawaiian Electric Hilo Office
8.0
1200 Kilauea Ave OpConnect Workplace DC Fast 50 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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University of Hawaii Hilo
7.1
200 W Kawaili St Non-networked School & campus Level 2 Free 24 hours daily; no overnight charging; pay lot
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Hilo International Airport Maintenance Facility
6.5
124 Ailolo St EV Connect Airport Level 2 19.2 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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University of Hawaii Hilo
5.8
200 W Kawaili St Non-networked School & campus Level 2 Free 24 hours daily; vehicles must have a parking permit in order
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University of Hawaii Hilo
5.8
200 W Kawaili St Non-networked School & campus Level 2 Free 24 hours daily; vehicles must have a parking permit in order
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University of Hawaii Hilo
5.8
200 W Kawaili St Non-networked School & campus Level 2 Free 24 hours daily; permit required during school hours
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University of Hawaii Hilo
5.8
200 W Kawaili St Non-networked School & campus Level 2 Free 24 hours daily; vehicle must have a parking permit to be par
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COUNTY HAWAII 25 AUPUNI #2
5.3
25 Aupuni St ChargePoint Network Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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COUNTY HAWAII 25 AUPUNI #1
5.3
25 Aupuni St ChargePoint Network Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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COUNTY HAWAII AUPUNI CTR #2
5.3
101 Pauahi St ChargePoint Network Public building Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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COUNTY HAWAII AUPUNI CTR #1
5.3
101 Pauahi St ChargePoint Network Public building Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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PARKING LOT MOB 3 PARKING
5.3
1255 Waianuenue Avenue ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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PARKING LOT HMC1
5.3
1151-1185 Waianuenue Ave ChargePoint Network Parking Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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WALMART STORE 2473
5.3
321 Makaala St ChargePoint Network Shopping Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published 24 hours daily
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GST CHRGNG L2 T2682 #1
4.1
391 Makaala St ChargePoint Network Shopping Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published Mon: 7:00am-11:59pm; Tue: 7:00am-11:59pm; Wed: 7:00am-11:59p
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GST CHRGNG L2 T2682 #2
4.1
391 Makaala St ChargePoint Network Shopping Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published Mon: 7:00am-11:59pm; Tue: 7:00am-11:59pm; Wed: 7:00am-11:59p
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EVARC GREEINVEST LLC
4.1
1175 Manono St ChargePoint Network School & campus Level 2 6.5 kW max Price not published Mon: 7:00am-6:00pm; Tue: 7:00am-6:00pm; Wed: 7:00am-6:00pm;
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Kamaaina Nissan
2.8
471 Kalanianaole Ave Non-networked Car dealer Level 2 Price not published Dealership business hours
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Charging Networks in Hilo

ChargePoint Network
10 stations
Non-networked
7 stations
EV Connect
1 station
OpConnect
1 station

Charger Types in Hilo

DC Fast Charging
1 stations
Level 2 Charging
18 stations

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EV Charging FAQ for Hilo, HI

How many EV charging stations are in Hilo?
Hilo, Hawaii has 19 EV charging stations in the U.S. Department of Energy (NREL) station database, 18 of them open to the public, run by 4 networks or operators. Data updated October 25, 2026.
Are there DC fast chargers in Hilo?
Yes. 1 stations in Hilo have DC fast charging. The fastest listed charger is Hawaiian Electric Hilo Office at 50 kW. How fast your car actually charges also depends on the car and the battery level.
Is there free EV charging in Hilo?
5 stations in Hilo are listed as free to charge. Free charging is often limited to customers, guests or opening hours, and parking may cost extra, so check the station's access notes.
How much does EV charging cost in Hilo?
None of the 19 stations in Hilo publish a per-kWh price in the national database. Check the network's app or the charger screen before you plug in.
Which charging networks operate in Hilo?
The most common are ChargePoint Network (10 stations), Non-networked (7 stations), OpConnect (1 stations). In total 4 networks or operators have stations in Hilo.
How does PlugCompass rank charging stations in Hilo?
Every station gets a PlugCompass Score from 0 to 10 built from published facts: price compared with similar chargers, charging speed in kW, driver check-ins, access hours and number of ports. Distance and advertising never change the score. The method is explained at https://plugcompass.com/how-we-score.

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