Hawaii Opens NEVI Fast-Charging Site at Kapalua Airport
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- HDOT opened a new NEVI‑funded fast‑charging site at Kapalua Airport on Maui, operating 24/7.
- HDOT has received 32 NEVI‑compliant and Buy America‑compliant Tritium chargers as of April 2024.
- Kapalua Airport location is HDOT’s third commissioned NEVI charging site, part of a $17 million federal allocation over five years.
- Charging station includes four 150 kW DC fast chargers with NACS and CCS1 connectors, plus canopy lighting and security cameras.
- SP is funding, deploying, and maintaining all Hawaii NEVI chargers via its EVaaS model, lowering upfront costs for public agencies and handling long‑term maintenance.
Why it matters: Tourists and West Maui residents gain reliable 24/7 fast charging, while the state avoids large capital outlays by using SP’s EVaaS model; the $17 M NEVI investment expands Hawaii’s clean‑transport network and supports tourism‑linked EV adoption.
