HNL Welcomes Wiki Wiki EV Trams at Honolulou Airport

The Wiki Wiki Shuffle service at Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport is now moving travelers with three new Moto Electric transit trams.

Sustainability Partners delivered the Moto Electrics to HNL as part of its Electric Vehicles as a Service offering. The airport transit system does not pay upfront costs for the EV trams.

The Wiki Wiki Shuffle is a free service at HNL that moves passengers between terminals and concourses. The airport serves more than 21 million passengers per year, according to 2025 statistics.

"The Wiki Wiki Shuttle is a vital part of daily operations, connecting passengers comfortably between terminals and concourses," said Hawai'i Department of Transportation Director Ed Sniffen in a statement. "Adding these low-cost electric trams improves the airport experience, removing the noise and odor of our old transports and increasing energy efficiency."

The new Wiki Wiki electric fleet includes trams with trailers upfitted for airport shuttle use with Americans with Disabilities Act capabilities. The trans are assembled in the U.S. with American-made components, according to Sustainability Partners.

Charging infrastructure is coordinated to support daily service requirements.

"These new electric trams help modernize the Wiki Wiki Shuttle while supporting Hawai'i's broader transition to lower-emission transportation,” Arnold Albiar, managing partner for Sustainability Partners in Hawai’I, said. “By combining vehicle delivery, charging coordination, and ongoing support through our Electric Vehicles as a Service model, we help public agencies reduce complexity and scale electrification with confidence.”

The name of the Honolulu airport honors late U.S. Sen. Danil Inouye, who was a Honolulu native and Medal of Honor recipient for his battle service in World War II. Inouye was seriously wounded in Tuscany, Italy and lost his right arm, yet fighting on against the German forces.

He was a leader in the U.S. Senate from 1963 until his death in 2012.

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