A road usage charge
is a fairer way of paying
for road maintenance.
Instead of paying
based on fuel consumption,
drivers pay based on miles driven.
More cars on Hawaii roads
are hybrid, electric,
and increasingly efficient.
Fuel tax revenues that fund roads,
bridges, and infrastructure are declining.
Hawaii’s road usage charge
is a fair and sustainable
path forward to fund
our transportation system.
Road Usage Charge Begins for EVs on July 1, 2025
How Does it Work?
1
Your vehicle registration arrives in the mail
Electric vehicle (EV) owners may see a road usage charge (RUC) on their registration renewal notices as of July 2025.
Visit our FAQ to learn more about which vehicles are eligible for the state HiRUC Program.
2
Choose to pay per-mile OR $50 flat fee
EV drivers may see the choice to pay either a state per-mile RUC of $8 per 1,000 miles, capped at $50, or a state flat annual RUC of $50 when they renew their registration.
The state per-mile RUC owed is determined by the vehicle’s odometer reading, as recorded during annual vehicle inspections, also known as “safety checks.”
Please use the Estimator below to choose the option that is best for you.
3
Pay when you renew your vehicle registration
The RUC amount owed will be due at the time of vehicle registration renewal.
Vehicle registration renewal can be completed using any existing renewal method (kiosk, online, in-person, or mail/drop box). The most convenient renewal options are at the Hawaiʻi NOW Self-Service Kiosks (visit hawaiidmvnowkiosk.com) and online through your county DMV.
For more information about the HiRUC payment process, view our FAQ
On July 1, 2028, all EV drivers will be required to pay the state per-mile RUC. The state flat annual RUC will no longer be available.
The state aims to extend the HiRUC Program to all light-duty vehicles by 2033. Learn more about the Long-Term Transition Plan.
EV Drivers Have a Choice with RUC
On their next registration renewal notice, EV owners may see the choice to pay either:
Pay the state
per-mile RUC of
$8 per 1,000 miles driven
(capped at $50)
Pay the state annual RUC of $50
Both options replace the current state $50 EV registration surcharge.
Estimate your RUC to Choose the Best Option
Eligible EV drivers can use the following tool to estimate potential RUC charges and help decide whether to choose a per-mile RUC or flat annual $50 RUC. Both options are currently capped at $50 annually and will replace the current annual EV registration surcharge.
EV Road Usage Charge Estimator
Compare for yourself
Your Estimated Annual RUC Cost
Based on 10,000 miles driven each year:
State per-mile RUC
Per-mile state RUC capped at $50
State flat annual RUC
Flat rate no longer available
June 30, 2028
Your choice
~ All other state and county vehicle taxes and fees apply. ~
This RUC estimator is for informational purposes only and is intended to assist electric vehicle owners in understanding how HiRUC may apply to them.
