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EV Charging Costs in Providence, Rhode Island

Providence, RI

Providence offers growing opportunities for EV owners. With 45 charging stations and an average electricity rate of $0.27/kWh, the city offers competitive rates for electric vehicle charging.

Electricity Rate
$0.27/kWh
Charging Stations
45
City Rank
#1 in Rhode Island
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1000 miles/month

Monthly Cost

$71.05

Cost per mile

$0.07

vs Gas (monthly)

Save $44.95

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Electricity Rates in Providence

Primary utility: Rhode Island Utility Average

Rate: $0.27/kWh

TOU available: Yes

EV rebate: Program dependent

Rate Context

Providence: $0.27/kWh

Rhode Island average: $0.29/kWh

National average: $0.18/kWh

Monthly Charging Costs in Providence

VehicleMonthly Cost (1,000 mi)Link
Tesla Model 3$71.05View vehicle ->
Ford F-150 Lightning$128.57View vehicle ->
Chevrolet Bolt EV$67.50View vehicle ->

EV Charging Stations in Providence

Total

45

Level 2

35

DC Fast

10

Density

25.3/100k

Available networks in Providence:

Downtown Providence Charging Hub

ChargePoint

1200 Main St, Providence, RI

1.2 miles away

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Central Providence Charging Hub

Blink

1237 Main St, Providence, RI

2.9 miles away

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North Providence Charging Hub

FLO

1274 Main St, Providence, RI

4.6 miles away

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How Providence Compares

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

Peak: $0.38/kWh

Off-peak: $0.17/kWh

Savings: 56% overnight

Rebate: Not listed

EV Ownership in Providence

Population: 177,994

EV adoption: 3.8%

Average commute: 30.1 minutes

EV adoption rank in Rhode Island: #1

Market: Growing market

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a realistic monthly charging cost in Providence?

A practical baseline in Providence is near $71.05 per month for 1,000 miles at $0.27/kWh, before frequent public fast charging.

Is home charging in Providence cheaper than public fast charging?

For a 1,000-mile baseline, home-rate charging in Providence is about $47.37 cheaper per month than a public fast benchmark.

How does Providence compare with nearby cities on rates?

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

How many public chargers are available in Providence?

Providence has 45 public stations, including 10 DC fast chargers.

What utility programs matter most for EV drivers in Providence?

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

Cranston

$0.33/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $86.84/month

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Warwick

$0.27/kWh

Model 3 estimate: $71.05/month

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Station density context: 25.3/100k in Providence, 33.0/100k statewide, 28.9/100k across tracked US cities.