Hawaii Road Usage Charge Program

The Hawaiʻi Road Usage Charge (HiRUC) Program begins for electric vehicles (EVs) on July 1, 2025.

On their first registration renewal notice sent after July 1, 2025, eligible EV drivers may see the choice to pay either the state per-mile road usage charge (RUC) ($8 per 1,000 miles driven, capped at $50) or the state flat annual RUC of $50.

How does it work?

Electric vehicles (EVs) are currently the only vehicles eligible for the HiRUC Program. Eligible EV drivers will make their RUC choice (if applicable) and pay for their RUC at the time of vehicle registration renewal. Vehicle registration, renewal, and payment processes remain unchanged, except for the following, beginning July 1, 2025:

• Most vehicles will have their odometers read and recorded as part of their annual vehicle inspection, also known as a “safety check.” That odometer reading will inform how many miles were driven, and the RUC amount owed.

• As of July 1, 2025, owners of EVs eligible for the HiRUC Program may see a choice of the state per-mile RUC or the flat annual RUC on their annual registration renewal notice.

• During their registration renewal process, eligible EV owners may be prompted to choose between the state per-mile RUC of $8 per 1,000 miles, capped at $50, or the state flat annual RUC of $50.

• To choose the per-mile RUC, EV drivers must complete their safety inspection at least 60 days before their registration expires. If there is incorrect, inaccurate, or missing mileage data, the RUC amount due will default to the state flat annual RUC of $50.

• Eligible EV owners will be able to make their RUC choice (if applicable) through any existing registration 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 website.

• The RUC amount owed will be due at the time of vehicle registration renewal, and payments can be processed by any existing registration renewal method.

Non-EVs, including hybrids and plug-in hybrids, are not eligible for the HiRUC Program at this time.

To learn more about the HiRUC Program, visit www.hiruc.org. Try the HiRUC Estimator Tool to determine whether a per-mile RUC or flat annual RUC is best for you!