I RENTED A TESLA ON THE ISLAND OF HAWAII WITH ZERO SUPERCHARGERS

EV Channels Review

The reviewer details a rental experience with a 2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance on the Big Island of Hawaii, highlighting the significant challenges posed by the island's lack of Tesla Superchargers and limited third-party fast and Level 2 charging infrastructure. Despite these limitations, the reviewer successfully completed a road trip to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, relying on third-party charging stations and apps like PlugShare and A Better Routeplanner. Key takeaways include the car's ability to handle the terrain with careful planning, the inconvenience of slow charging speeds (50kW DC fast charging taking over an hour for a substantial charge), and the higher costs associated with public charging (up to 51 cents/kWh for DC fast charging and 43 cents/kWh for Level 2). The reviewer praises the car's performance and the convenience of profile transfer but emphasizes that the overall experience would be vastly improved with Tesla-installed Superchargers in Kona and Hilo to boost EV adoption for tourists.