Tesla is quietly preparing a massive infrastructure expansion in Hawaii, with three new Supercharger sites now moving through the permitting process across the state’s two largest islands. If all three are built as planned, Tesla will more than double the total number of Supercharger stalls across Hawaii, transforming long-distance EV travel for residents and tourists alike. Newly filed permits uncovered by Supercharger sleuth Marco show Tesla is planning two major Supercharger installations on the Island of Hawaii and one on Maui. This would make it the largest Supercharger station on the Big Island, dramatically improving charging access on the island’s east side. Tesla has also filed for a 16-stall Supercharger installation at a second Target location on the west side of the Big Island. Together, the Hilo and Kona sites would give the Island of Hawaii 40 new Supercharger stalls, a huge upgrade for an island that currently has no Tesla Superchargers at all. Maui is also getting a major upgrade. A land use designation for 16 Supercharger stalls has already been approved for the Shops at Wailea. Taken together, Tesla’s Hawaii expansion would add 56 new Supercharger stalls across three new locations. Right now, Hawaii’s Supercharger network is concentrated on Oahu and Maui. The new Wailea approval confirms that Tesla is finally moving forward with that long-awaited south Maui location, while the Big Island filings mark Tesla’s first real push to bring fast-charging infrastructure to Hawaii’s largest island. With long distances between towns, limited public DC fast-charging, and a growing population of EVs, the Big Island has been one of the last major gaps in Tesla’s Hawaii network. A 24-stall station in Hilo and a 16-stall site in Kona would effectively create a fast-charging backbone across both sides of the island, making cross-island driving in a Tesla far more practical. Are you buying a Tesla? If you enjoy our content and we helped in your decision, use our referral link to get three months of Full Self-Driving (FSD).
