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EV charging in Hilo, HI
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Hilo, HI. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved July 2026, Hilo has 17 public charging stations with 33 Level 2 ports, including 4 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 17Public stations
- 33Level 2 ports
- 4DC fast ports
- 11%Ports that are DC fast
⚡ 5 stations list free charging
Stations are operated across 4 networks: ChargePoint Network (9), Non-networked (6), OpConnect (1), SYNERGEV (1).
Connectors on record: J1772 (Level 2) at 16 stations; CHAdeMO at 1 station; CCS (J1772 Combo) at 1 station; NACS / Tesla at 1 station.
Of these stations, 5 list free charging, per NREL's pricing field. Pricing is not recorded for the remaining 12. Always confirm current pricing with the network before you charge.
1 station carries a NACS / Tesla connector — relevant if you drive a Tesla or a newer EV that has switched to NACS.
Notable charging stations
The largest sites by port count, DC fast first. Hilo has 17 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian Electric Hilo Office 1200 Kilauea Ave | OpConnect | DC fast 4 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo), NACS / Tesla | July 2026 |
| Hilo International Airport Maintenance Facility 124 Ailolo St | SYNERGEV | 4 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | July 2026 |
| University of Hawaii Hilo 200 W Kawaili St | Non-networked | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | December 2025 |
| PARKING LOT HMC1 1151-1185 Waianuenue Ave | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | July 2026 |
| University of Hawaii Hilo 200 W Kawaili St | Non-networked | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | January 2026 |
| University of Hawaii Hilo 200 W Kawaili St | Non-networked | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | January 2026 |
| University of Hawaii Hilo 200 W Kawaili St | Non-networked | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | January 2026 |
| University of Hawaii Hilo 200 W Kawaili St | Non-networked | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | January 2026 |
| WALMART STORE 2473 321 Makaala St | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | July 2026 |
| GST CHRGNG L2 T2682 #1 391 Makaala St | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | July 2026 |
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What this means
Level 2 is the standard public and home charger (240V) — a few hours for a full charge, fine for shopping, work, or overnight. DC fast charging is the highway kind: 20–40 minutes to most of a charge, but not every station has it.
Connectors are the plug shape. J1772 is the universal Level 2 plug almost every non-Tesla EV uses. CCS and CHAdeMO are DC fast-charging plugs (CHAdeMO is older, mostly older Nissan Leafs). NACS is Tesla's plug, now the emerging US standard — many newer non-Teslas use it or an adapter.
This page summarizes NREL's own station records and is not a live availability map — a charger listed here can still be busy, broken, or behind a gate. Check the network's app before you rely on a specific plug.
Charging at home in Hilo?
Most EV owners do the bulk of their charging overnight at home on a Level 2 charger. See our home EV charger buying guide for what to look for and how to match a charger to your car's connector.
EV charging near Hilo
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved July 2026. Public stations only.