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EV Charging Costs in Cranston, Rhode Island

Cranston, RI

Cranston's EV charging landscape features 25 Level 2 stations and 5 DC fast chargers. Time-of-use rates are available, allowing owners to save by charging during off-peak hours.

Electricity Rate
$0.33/kWh
Charging Stations
30
City Rank
#3 in Rhode Island
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1000 miles/month

Monthly Cost

$86.84

Cost per mile

$0.09

vs Gas (monthly)

Save $29.16

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Electricity Rates in Cranston

Primary utility: Rhode Island Utility Average

Rate: $0.33/kWh

TOU available: Yes

EV rebate: Program dependent

Rate Context

Cranston: $0.33/kWh

Rhode Island average: $0.29/kWh

National average: $0.18/kWh

Monthly Charging Costs in Cranston

VehicleMonthly Cost (1,000 mi)Link
Tesla Model 3$86.84View vehicle ->
Ford F-150 Lightning$157.14View vehicle ->
Chevrolet Bolt EV$82.50View vehicle ->

EV Charging Stations in Cranston

Total

30

Level 2

25

DC Fast

5

Density

37.2/100k

Available networks in Cranston:

Downtown Cranston Charging Hub

FLO

1200 Main St, Cranston, RI

1.2 miles away

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Central Cranston Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

1237 Main St, Cranston, RI

2.9 miles away

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North Cranston Charging Hub

Electrify America

1274 Main St, Cranston, RI

4.6 miles away

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How Cranston Compares

LocationRateModel 3 Cost
Cranston$0.33/kWh$86.84
Rhode Island Avg$0.29/kWh$76.32
US Avg$0.18/kWh$47.37
Providence$0.27/kWh$71.05
Warwick$0.27/kWh$71.05
RIUA EV Programs

Peak: $0.40/kWh

Off-peak: $0.17/kWh

Savings: 56% overnight

Rebate: Not listed

EV Ownership in Cranston

Population: 80,566

EV adoption: 3.6%

Average commute: 34.1 minutes

EV adoption rank in Rhode Island: #2

Market: Growing market

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a realistic monthly charging cost in Cranston?

Using Cranston's local rate ($0.33/kWh), a typical 1,000-mile month often models around $86.84 in home-charging cost.

Is home charging in Cranston cheaper than public fast charging?

For a 1,000-mile baseline, home-rate charging in Cranston is about $31.58 cheaper per month than a public fast benchmark.

How does Cranston compare with nearby cities on rates?

Nearby, Providence is lower at $0.27/kWh while Providence is higher at $0.27/kWh. Cranston is $0.33/kWh.

How many public chargers are available in Cranston?

Cranston has 30 public stations, including 5 DC fast chargers.

What utility programs matter most for EV drivers in Cranston?

Rhode Island Utility Average supports time-of-use pricing with potential peak-to-off-peak spread near 56%. No fixed rebate amount is listed in this dataset.

EV Charging Costs in Nearby Cities

Providence

$0.27/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $71.05/month

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Warwick

$0.27/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $71.05/month

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Station density context: 37.2/100k in Cranston, 33.0/100k statewide, 28.9/100k across tracked US cities.