The average price of a gallon of unleaded gasoline in Hawaii today is $4.40. (The national average is $3.77.) According to a AAA study conducted in February, gas prices are impacting more Hawaii household budgets; go figure. Some good news is that the state is extending EV rebates--up to $4,500 on an EV purchase and up to $500 for chargers--through Nov. 1.

This is probably a good time to analyze the benefits of driving an electric vehicle (EV) versus a car that runs on gas. Heck, in Austin, Texas, EV drivers can travel unlimited mileage each month for what we pay for one gallon of gas. Here's the breakdown..