Install EV Chargers in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

Install EV chargers or analyze a site in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. 25 existing public charging locations (3 DC fast, 22 Level 2). Free 0–100 profitability score on any Kailua-Kona address from EV Data Map by Charge Rigs.

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii is served by 25 public electric vehicle charging locations operating 54 individual chargers — an average of 2.2 chargers per site. Of those locations, 3 (12%) offer DC fast charging suitable for road-trip stops and short-dwell sessions, while 22 (88%) provide Level 2 charging for longer dwell times such as workplace, retail and overnight parking.

The largest charging network in Kailua-Kona is ChargePoint Network with 16 locations, followed by OpConnect with 3. Average DC fast power across the city is approximately 58 kW, which puts most fast-charging stalls in the modern 150 kW–350 kW class capable of delivering a meaningful state-of-charge top-up in 15–30 minutes for a typical EV.

EV Data Map is an EVSE and DC Fast Charger location analyzer that scores every potential charging site in the United States from 0 to 100 for DC Fast Charger ROI, combining EV ownership density, daytime population, traffic, demographics, nearby competing chargers, dwell-time characteristics of surrounding land use, and grid capacity. Use the analyzer below to enter any address in Kailua-Kona and receive an instant ROI score, demand projection, and recommended charger configuration.

What to know about charging in Kailua-Kona

Kailua-Kona’s public EV charging landscape is significantly influenced by ChargePoint Network, which operates 64% of the 25 total locations, ensuring a degree of consistency in user experience but also creating a reliance on a single provider. The city hosts only three DC fast charging stations, averaging 58 kW, with the fastest stall offering 63 kW—relatively moderate power levels compared to emerging options on the market. Consequently, as operators consider expanding charging infrastructure, the current absence of 150 kW-class DC fast chargers presents a clear opportunity to enhance service offerings and attract EV drivers who favor faster charging rates, particularly in a region where longer dwell times at Level 2 stations are common.

Kailua-Kona charging by the numbers

Locations
25
Chargers
54
DC Fast locations
3
Level 2 locations
22

DC fast share: 12% of locations. Level 2 share: 88%. Average chargers per site: 2.2. Average DC fast power: 58 kW.

Kailua-Kona charging — local snapshot

Top operator share
ChargePoint Network runs 64% of public locations across 6 networks.
Average DC fast power
58 kW (fastest stall: 63 kW)
High-power share
0% of DC fast sites are 150 kW-class or higher
Mix
12% DC fast / 88% Level 2 across 25 locations
Estimated DC ports
4 fast-charging ports city-wide

Charging networks in Kailua-Kona

The following operators run public charging in Kailua-Kona, ranked by number of locations.

Featured charging locations in Kailua-Kona

A selection of higher-power public charging locations across Kailua-Kona, sorted by power level.

  1. BIGISLANDMOTORS DC FAST-1 — Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740 (ChargePoint Network · DC Fast · 62.5 kW)
  2. BIGISLANDMOTORS DC FAST-2 — Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740 (ChargePoint Network · DC Fast · 62.5 kW)
  3. BMW of Kona — Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740 (Non-Networked · DC Fast · 50 kW)
  4. Kona - HI011-4 — Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740 (Blink Network · Level 2 · 11.5 kW)
  5. Niumalu Office Building — Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740 (OpConnect · Level 2 · 7.7 kW)
  6. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai — Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740 (OpConnect · Level 2 · 7.7 kW)
  7. 73-285 Kaiminani Dr — Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740 (SYNERGEV · Level 2 · 7.2 kW)
  8. Kona Nissan — Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740 (Non-Networked · Level 2 · 7.2 kW)
  9. Four Seasons Resort Hualalai - Tesla Destination — Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740 (Tesla Destination · Level 2 · 7.2 kW)
  10. COUNTY HAWAII WHCC #4 — Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 6.5 kW)
  11. COUNTY HAWAII WHCC #3 — Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 6.5 kW)
  12. KONA COMMONS EV CHARGER 1 — Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 6.5 kW)

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Other cities in Hawaii we cover with full charging data and site profitability scoring — useful for comparing footprints across the state.

How profitability scores work

Every score on EV Data Map blends location demand, competition and operating economics into a single 0–100 number. Demand is modeled from registered EV count, commute and through-traffic patterns, daytime worker population, retail and hospitality footprint, and tourism inflows. Competition uses the count and quality of nearby existing chargers — including DC fast power, network reliability and dwell-fit. Operating economics include estimated electricity tariffs, demand-charge exposure, expected utilization, and capital cost for the recommended hardware mix.

For Kailua-Kona specifically, our model accounts for local commute corridors, nearby interstate and US-highway traffic, the existing footprint of 3 DC fast and 22 Level 2 sites, and the typical dwell profile of the surrounding land use. The result is a per-address score plus a recommended configuration — number of stalls, target power level and network — that maximises projected revenue.

Frequently asked questions

How many EV charging stations are in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii?
There are 25 public electric vehicle charging locations in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, with a combined 54 individual chargers. 3 locations offer DC fast charging and 22 provide Level 2 charging.
What is the largest EV charging network in Kailua-Kona?
ChargePoint Network operates the most public charging locations in Kailua-Kona with 16 sites, followed by OpConnect with 3 sites.
How much does it cost to install an EV charger in Kailua-Kona?
Level 2 EV chargers in Kailua-Kona typically install for $4,000–$12,000 per port including make-ready. DC fast installs run $80,000–$250,000+ per port depending on power level, utility upgrades and trenching.
What permits and incentives apply to EV chargers in Kailua-Kona?
Most Kailua-Kona projects need an electrical permit (and a building permit plus utility coordination for DC fast). Sites can typically stack the federal 30C tax credit (up to 30% / $100,000 per commercial charger in eligible census tracts) with Hawaii state, utility and NEVI-funded programs.
How long does it take to install an EV charger in Kailua-Kona?
A typical commercial Level 2 installation in Kailua-Kona energizes in 4–8 weeks from site survey. DC fast installs run 4–9 months because of utility service upgrades, transformer lead times and switchgear.
How long does an EV charger in Kailua-Kona take to become profitable?
Payback in Kailua-Kona depends on utilization, electricity tariffs (especially demand charges) and incentives captured. Well-sited Level 2 stations typically reach payback in 3–5 years; DC fast sites with strong throughput in 3–6 years.

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