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EV Charging Costs in Rhode Island
Rhode Island ranks #48 nationally for residential electricity rates at $0.31/kWh. Rhode Island has an EV adoption rate of 2.9% with expanding charging access across urban and regional corridors. With 691 Level 2 ports and 123 DC fast ports statewide, charging infrastructure continues to expand.
$0.31/kWh
Rank #48 out of 50
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Local rate snapshots
333
Public stations tracked
Average Electricity Rates in Rhode Island
Residential electricity benchmark and utility snapshots for EV owners.
$0.31/kWh
$0.13/kWh above US average
Many utilities offer off-peak EV charging options that can lower effective charging costs.
| Utility | Avg Rate |
|---|---|
| Rhode Island Utility Average | $0.31/kWh |
| Rhode Island Municipal Utility | $0.30/kWh |
Rates updated monthly | Source: EIA and utility filings.
EV Charging Costs by City in Rhode Island
View more Rhode Island cities ->| City | Avg Rate | Monthly Cost Estimate | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $0.32/kWh | $84.21/month | View city page -> |
| Providence Metro | $0.31/kWh | $81.58/month | Estimate for city -> |
| Providence Suburbs | $0.30/kWh | $78.95/month | Estimate for city -> |
EV Charging Stations in Rhode Island
30.4
US average: 23.0
Available networks:
Map results are scoped to Rhode Island and update per state page.
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How Rhode Island Compares to Nearby States
| State | Rate | Rank | DC Fast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island (Current) | $0.31/kWh | #48 | 123 |
| Massachusetts | $0.31/kWh | #47 | 1,697 |
| Connecticut | $0.27/kWh | #44 | 741 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.20/kWh | #38 | 1,771 |
| New Jersey | $0.23/kWh | #40 | 1,978 |
| Vermont | $0.24/kWh | #41 | 281 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a realistic monthly charging budget in Rhode Island?
A practical baseline in Rhode Island is about $81.58 per month for 1,000 miles at $0.31/kWh, before public charging markups.
How do city charging rates vary inside Rhode Island?
Providence is among the lowest in this state sample at $0.27/kWh, while Cranston reaches about $0.33/kWh.
How strong is charging access across Rhode Island?
Rhode Island shows about 333 public charging locations, 123 DC fast ports, and roughly 30.4 locations per 100k residents (US avg 23.0).
Is Rhode Island cheaper than nearby states for charging?
Pennsylvania is currently lower at $0.20/kWh, while Rhode Island is $0.31/kWh. Check the neighbor comparison table for the full spread.
Which charging networks are most visible in Rhode Island?
Commonly listed networks include ChargePoint Network, Non-Networked, Tesla Destination, with station availability varying by metro and highway corridor.
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Internal Resources
Data updated monthly where available, with modeled estimates for missing local values.