5 licensed installers based in Big Island.
A typical level 2 ev charger, simple install near panel costs $1,900 installed. Most jobs land between $800 and $3,000 (40-48a level 2 charger hardware ($300-$800), dedicated 240v circuit and breaker, short wire run (garage on same wall or near the panel), permit and inspection. assumes existing panel has spare capacity; excludes panel/service upgrade, trenching to detached garage, and load-management devices.). We haven't found a rebate for this project here right now.
Cost sources: Qmerit - New Jersey EV charger installation (average L2 install cost in NJ: $2,304); Qmerit - How much does Level 2 EV charger installation cost? (avg $1,700; most $749-$2,500); EnergySage - How much does an EV charger installation cost? (installation $800-$3,000, avg $2,442 excl. hardware). Rebates come with conditions (equipment, income, approved contractor), so check each program.
We haven't found a program specific to this area yet. Statewide programs are on the state page.