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EV charging in Kailua-Kona, HI
Here is what NREL's public data shows about EV charging in Kailua-Kona, HI. As of NREL AFDC data retrieved July 2026, Kailua-Kona has 27 public charging stations with 50 Level 2 ports, including 8 DC fast-charging ports for quick top-ups.
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- 27Public stations
- 50Level 2 ports
- 8DC fast ports
- 14%Ports that are DC fast
⚡ 3 stations list free charging
Stations are operated across 5 networks: ChargePoint Network (16), OpConnect (4), Blink Network (4), Non-networked (2), and 1 more.
Connectors on record: J1772 (Level 2) at 22 stations; CHAdeMO at 4 stations; CCS (J1772 Combo) at 4 stations; NACS / Tesla at 2 stations.
Of these stations, 3 list free charging, per NREL's pricing field. Pricing is not recorded for the remaining 24. Always confirm current pricing with the network before you charge.
2 stations carry 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. Kailua-Kona has 27 public stations in all — see the map above.
| Station | Network | Charging | Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian Electric Kona Office 74-5519 Kaiwi St | OpConnect | DC fast 4 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo), NACS / Tesla | July 2026 |
| BMW of Kona 74-5533 Loloku St | Non-networked | DC fast 2 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo) | ⚠ December 2024 |
| BIGISLANDMOTORS DC FAST-1 75-5793 Kuakini Hwy | ChargePoint Network | DC fast 1 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo) | July 2026 |
| BIGISLANDMOTORS DC FAST-2 75-5793 Kuakini Hwy | ChargePoint Network | DC fast 1 DC fast · CHAdeMO, CCS (J1772 Combo) | July 2026 |
| Kona - HI011-4 74-157 Honokohau St | Blink Network | 6 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | July 2026 |
| Four Seasons Resort Hualalai 72-100 Kaupulehu Drive | OpConnect | 4 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | July 2026 |
| Kona Commons 74-5450 Makala Blvd. | OpConnect | 4 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | July 2026 |
| Four Seasons Resort Hualalai - Tesla Destination 72-100 Ka'upulehu Dr | Tesla Destination | 2 Level 2 · NACS / Tesla | June 2025 |
| PALAMANUI PALAMANUI 1 Ane Keohokalole | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | July 2026 |
| KONA COMMONS EV CHARGER 2 75-5450 Makala Blvd | ChargePoint Network | 2 Level 2 · J1772 (Level 2) | July 2026 |
⚠ 2 of Kailua-Kona's 27 stations haven't been re-confirmed by NREL in over 18 months and may be out of service — confirm in the network's app. Spotted something out of date or missing? Report a correction.
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 Kailua-Kona?
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 Kailua-Kona
Source: U.S. DOE / NREL Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator, retrieved July 2026. Public stations only.