EV Solar Calculator for Hilo, HI
Homeowners in Hilo pay an average of $290/month for electricity through Hawaii Electric Light. With 4.8 peak sun hours per day, solar can power both your home and EV charging.
4.8h/day
Peak Sun Hours
44¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
$290
Avg Monthly Bill
Partial
Net Metering
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Your EV Solar Charging Estimate
Daily kWh for EV
8.7 kWh
Additional Solar Needed
1.8 kW
Additional Panels
5 panels
Additional Cost (before ITC)
$5,137
Cost After 30% ITC
$3,596
Annual Gas Savings
$111
Payback Period
32.5 years
Combined System
1.8 kW (5 panels)
* Estimates based on 4.8 peak sun hours/day in Hilo, HI, 44¢/kWh electricity rate, 12,000 annual miles, Tesla Model 3 at 3.8 mi/kWh, 30% federal ITC, and $3.50/gal gas at 28 MPG comparison. Actual results may vary.
Local Solar Details for Hilo
Utility & Permits
- Utility Company
- Hawaii Electric Light
- Permit Cost
- $475
- Permit Timeline
- 4-6 weeks
- Net Metering
- partial
EV Charging at a Glance
- Electricity Rate
- 44¢/kWh
- Avg Sun Hours
- 4.8h/day
- Avg Monthly Bill
- $290/mo
- System Cost
- $3.1/watt
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