Install EV Chargers in Lihue, Hawaii

Install EV chargers or analyze a site in Lihue, Hawaii. 14 existing public charging locations (0 DC fast, 14 Level 2). Free 0–100 profitability score on any Lihue address from EV Data Map by Charge Rigs.

Lihue, Hawaii is served by 14 public electric vehicle charging locations operating 50 individual chargers — an average of 3.6 chargers per site. Of those locations, 0 (0%) offer DC fast charging suitable for road-trip stops and short-dwell sessions, while 14 (100%) provide Level 2 charging for longer dwell times such as workplace, retail and overnight parking.

The largest charging network in Lihue is ChargePoint Network with 8 locations, followed by Non-Networked with 4. Average DC fast power across the city is approximately 0 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 Lihue and receive an instant ROI score, demand projection, and recommended charger configuration.

What to know about charging in Lihue

Lihue, Hawaii, features 14 public charging locations exclusively providing Level 2 chargers, which highlights an opportunity for the development of DC fast charging infrastructure. With no DC fast options available, local EV drivers face challenges in finding quick top-ups, necessitating trips outside the city for faster charging solutions. This scenario creates a distinct gap in the market, as the diverse 14-site landscape includes notable operators—primarily ChargePoint Network—which holds a majority stake. The mixture of networks suggests a balanced competitive environment, yet the absence of fast charging options underlines a clear demand for development in this area to support the growing electric vehicle community in Lihue.

Lihue charging by the numbers

Locations
14
Chargers
50
DC Fast locations
0
Level 2 locations
14

DC fast share: 0% of locations. Level 2 share: 100%. Average chargers per site: 3.6. Average DC fast power: 0 kW.

Lihue charging — local snapshot

Top operator share
ChargePoint Network runs 57% of public locations across 4 networks.
Mix
0% DC fast / 100% Level 2 across 14 locations

Charging networks in Lihue

The following operators run public charging in Lihue, ranked by number of locations.

Featured charging locations in Lihue

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

  1. Wilcox Memorial Hospital — Lihue, HI, 96766 (Non-Networked · Level 2 · 7.2 kW)
  2. County of Kauai - Rice Street Chargers - Tesla Destination — Lihue, HI, 96766 (Tesla Destination · Level 2 · 7.2 kW)
  3. Lihue Civic Center - Piikoi Building - Public Access — Lihue, HI, 96766 (Non-Networked · Level 2 · 7.2 kW)
  4. Kauai Marriott Resort & Beach Club — Lihue, HI, 96766 (Non-Networked · Level 2 · 7.2 kW)
  5. Lihue Airport — Lihue, HI, 96766 (Non-Networked · Level 2 · 7.2 kW)
  6. WILCOX PARKING PARKING 2 — Lihue, HI, 96766 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 6.5 kW)
  7. WALMART STORE 2308 — Lihue, HI, 96766 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 6.5 kW)
  8. KUKUI GROVE CTR STATION 1 — Lihue, HI, 96766 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 6.5 kW)
  9. RSC STATION 1 — Lihue, HI, 96766 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 6.5 kW)
  10. WILCOX PARKING PARKING 1 — Lihue, HI, 96766 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 6.5 kW)
  11. KIUC HANA KUKUI — Lihue, HI, 96766 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 6.5 kW)
  12. A&B PROPERTIES STATION 1 — Lihue, HI, 96766 (ChargePoint Network · Level 2 · 6.5 kW)

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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 Lihue specifically, our model accounts for local commute corridors, nearby interstate and US-highway traffic, the existing footprint of 0 DC fast and 14 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 Lihue, Hawaii?
There are 14 public electric vehicle charging locations in Lihue, Hawaii, with a combined 50 individual chargers. 0 locations offer DC fast charging and 14 provide Level 2 charging.
What is the largest EV charging network in Lihue?
ChargePoint Network operates the most public charging locations in Lihue with 8 sites, followed by Non-Networked with 4 sites.
How much does it cost to install an EV charger in Lihue?
Level 2 EV chargers in Lihue 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 Lihue?
Most Lihue 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 Lihue?
A typical commercial Level 2 installation in Lihue 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 Lihue take to become profitable?
Payback in Lihue 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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