Electric Vehicles
Choice Automotive · Honolulu, HI
Electric & Hybrid Cars That Make Sense on an Island
Gas on Oahu runs well above the mainland average, and your longest drive is maybe Kapolei to Kahuku. That math is why we keep one of the deepest EV and hybrid selections on the island — 17 Teslas on the lot right now, plus Kia EVs and plug-in hybrids, and Honda hybrids.
Why EVs and Hybrids Sell So Fast
Hawaii auctions don't carry enough clean EVs and hybrids, so we source ours from California and Washington, put them through inspection, and price them for local buyers — not mainland shoppers. Right now the electric and hybrid section of the lot holds 23 vehicles, every one with a CARFAX and AutoCheck report, and 9 of them one-owner cars.
Charging at home overnight covers a full day of island driving with range to spare. No range anxiety when the whole island is under 600 square miles. And if you're on Maui, the Big Island, or Kauai, we ship — inter-island shipping is free.
The EV row at Choice Automotive — restocked weekly from West Coast buys.
Oahu Is the Best Place in America to Own an EV
We're not saying that as a sales pitch — the geography does the arguing. Short drives, expensive gas, mild weather that's easy on batteries, and a used Model 3 now costs about the same as a used Camry.
Hawaii gas prices hurt
Charging overnight at home costs a fraction of filling a tank on King Street. Most owners tell us the savings roughly covers a car payment's worth of fuel each year.
Range anxiety doesn't apply here
Circle the entire island and you've driven about 100 miles. Even our shortest-range EVs do that twice on one charge.
Batteries love this climate
No freezing winters, no Arizona-style heat. Hawaii is about as gentle on an EV battery as it gets, which is good news for long-term value.
Every unit documented
All 23 electric and hybrid vehicles on the lot carry both CARFAX and AutoCheck reports, hand-picked from mainland West Coast sources by our own buyers.
Sort the Payment Before You Fall in Love With the Car
Credit in the low 600s? We work approvals like that every week. Military stationed on Oahu? Our lenders know PCS timelines and we'll structure around them. Run the numbers first, get pre-approved in minutes, and walk the lot already knowing your budget.
Got a trade? A gas car with life left in it is worth real money toward an EV — get your trade value online or sell us your car outright.
Come Kick the Tires
Test drives are the fastest way to know if an EV fits your life. We're at 525 North King Street in Honolulu, and neighbor island buyers ship free after purchase.
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