EV charging in Rhode Island: stations, EVs and home cost
Charging 100 miles at home costs $11.14 at 29.46 ¢ per kWh; a 23 mpg gasoline car costs $19.00 at $4.37 a gallon (1.7 times), so 13,476 miles saves $1,059 a year. Rhode Island has 357 public charging stations, 48 of them with DC fast ports: 33 per 100,000 residents (rank 10) and 55.2 per 1,000 road miles (rank 6). 9,800 battery electric and 6,300 plug-in hybrid cars were registered in Rhode Island in 2025, 1.2% of light-duty vehicles; 2,500 EVs in 2021. That is 18 plug-in cars per public port.
Gasoline against electricity in Rhode Island: $19.00 against $11.14
| Measure | Rhode Island |
|---|---|
| Gasoline price used for Rhode Island, $ a gallon | 4.37, New England (PADD 1A) average |
| Gasoline car, $ a mile | 0.190 |
| Median EV, $ a mile | 0.111 |
| Saving over 13,476 miles, $ | 1,059 |
| Break-even power price in Rhode Island, ¢ per kWh | 50.2 |
| Grid kg CO2 per kWh | 0.381 |
| EV kg CO2 per 100 miles | 14.4 |
| EV against gasoline, % CO2 | -63 |
| Grid coal, gas, nuclear, % of generation | 0.0, 88.3, 0.0 |
| Home use in Rhode Island, kWh a month | 562 |
| EV adds to the typical bill, % | 76 |
| Rhode Island gasoline $ a gallon | 20 mpg saving in Rhode Island | 25 mpg saving in Rhode Island | 30 mpg saving in Rhode Island | 40 mpg saving in Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $3.25 | $689 | $251 | -$41 | -$406 |
| $3.75 | $1,026 | $521 | $184 | -$238 |
| $4.25 | $1,363 | $790 | $408 | -$69 |
| $4.75 | $1,700 | $1,060 | $633 | $99 |
| $5.25 | $2,037 | $1,329 | $857 | $268 |
Charging 100 miles at home in Rhode Island: $11.14
| Vehicle | Rhode Island kWh/100 mi | Cost/100 mi | Cost/13,476 mi | kg CO2/100 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV, 10th pct | 29.2 | $8.60 | $1,159 | 11.1 |
| EV, median | 37.8 | $11.14 | $1,501 | 14.4 |
| EV, 90th pct | 47.3 | $13.93 | $1,877 | 18.0 |
| Gasoline, 23 mpg | - | $19.00 | $2,560 | 38.6 |
Rhode Island: 29.46 ¢ per kWh (EIA 2025), gasoline $4.369 a gallon.
CSV| Rhode Island miles | 10th pct EV | Median EV | 90th pct EV | Gasoline car | Saving, median EV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,000 | $430 | $557 | $696 | $950 | $393 |
| 10,000 | $860 | $1,114 | $1,393 | $1,900 | $786 |
| 13,476 | $1,159 | $1,501 | $1,877 | $2,560 | $1,059 |
| 15,000 | $1,290 | $1,671 | $2,089 | $2,849 | $1,179 |
| 20,000 | $1,720 | $2,228 | $2,785 | $3,799 | $1,572 |
EVs on the road in Rhode Island: 9,800 in 2025
| Year in Rhode Island | Battery electric | Plug-in hybrid | EV share of all, % | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,500 | 2,400 | 0.28 | 881,600 |
| 2022 | 4,300 | 3,400 | 0.49 | 872,000 |
| 2023 | 6,400 | 5,100 | 0.73 | 877,600 |
| 2024 | 8,300 | 6,000 | 0.95 | 872,100 |
| 2025 | 9,800 | 6,300 | 1.21 | 806,900 |
Rhode Island: EVs grew 3.9 times from 2021 to 2025 (rank 39 of 51). Registrations are rounded to 100 by the source. 8.9 EVs per 1,000 residents.
357 public stations in Rhode Island: 33 per 100,000 residents
| Measure | Rhode Island | Rank of 51 | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public stations open in Rhode Island | 357 | 38 | 27 more are not open to the public |
| With a DC fast port | 48 | 46 | 151 DC fast ports |
| Per 100,000 residents | 32.6 | 10 | 4.4 with DC fast |
| Per 1,000 miles of Rhode Island public road | 55.2 | 6 | 6,464 road miles (FHWA 2023) |
| Level 2 ports | 718 | - | 889 ports in all |
| Opened in the last 12 months | 28 | 41 | 0 planned |
| Tesla-connector (NACS) stations | 18 | - | 41 with CCS, 18 with CHAdeMO |
Networks in Rhode Island: ChargePoint Network 296, Non-Networked 15, Tesla 7, AMPUP 7; 16 networks in all. Open, public stations only.
Rhode Island by county and city: 5 counties with a station
| Rhode Island county | Stations | DC fast stations | Per 100,000 residents | Residents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence County | 183 | 10 | 27.8 | 658,977 |
| Kent County | 65 | 17 | 38.1 | 170,658 |
| Washington County | 54 | 9 | 41.5 | 130,073 |
| Newport County | 40 | 9 | 47.0 | 85,095 |
| Bristol County | 11 | 2 | 21.8 | 50,568 |
5 of 5 counties in Rhode Island have at least one public station; every county has one. County from station ZIP; 4 unplaced.
| Rhode Island city | Stations | Share of the state |
|---|---|---|
| Providence | 88 | 25% |
| Warwick | 47 | 13% |
| Cranston | 21 | 6% |
| Newport | 20 | 6% |
| North Kingstown | 18 | 5% |
| East Greenwich | 13 | 4% |
39 cities and towns in Rhode Island have a listed station.
Rhode Island time-of-use rates
Rhode Island: time-of-use 0% of utilities, smart meters 1.1%, dynamic 0.00 per 100. No plan with an EV name for Rhode Island in the OpenEI snapshot (April 2026).
| Rhode Island utility | Homes | Time-of-use plans | Energy rate range ¢ per kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Block Island Utility District | 1,629 | 1 | 9.1-24.0 |
2 biggest Rhode Island utilities
| Rhode Island utility | Homes | Price ¢ | 100 miles | 13,476 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Narragansett Electric Co | 451,381 | 25.08 | $9.48 | $1,278 |
| Pascoag Utility District | 4,373 | 16.52 | $6.25 | $842 |
Rhode Island by month: 26.2 to 33.3 ¢ per kWh
| Rhode Island month | Price ¢ per kWh | 100 miles, median EV | 100 miles, 90th pct EV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31.66 | $11.97 | $14.97 |
| Feb | 33.29 | $12.59 | $15.74 |
| Mar | 32.30 | $12.21 | $15.27 |
| Apr | 28.89 | $10.92 | $13.66 |
| May | 29.00 | $10.96 | $13.71 |
| Jun | 26.84 | $10.15 | $12.69 |
| Jul | 26.18 | $9.90 | $12.38 |
| Aug | 26.52 | $10.03 | $12.54 |
| Sep | 28.30 | $10.70 | $13.38 |
| Oct | 31.16 | $11.78 | $14.73 |
| Nov | 30.82 | $11.65 | $14.57 |
| Dec | 31.15 | $11.78 | $14.73 |
Rhode Island among its neighbours
| Closest to Rhode Island | Stations per 100,000 | EV share, % points | 100 miles at home, $ | Gasoline, $ a gallon | Miles away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island (this page) | 33 | 1.2 | $11.14 | $4.37 | - |
| Massachusetts | +33 | +0.8 | +0.39 | -0.05 | 36 |
| Connecticut | +13 | +0.4 | -0.03 | +0.00 | 81 |
| New Hampshire | -11 | -0.1 | -1.85 | +0.00 | 95 |
| New York | -4 | +0.6 | -1.16 | +0.04 | 157 |
Rhode Island against its neighbours in the cost ranking, per 100 miles
- -1 places, Maine -0.64 $ against Rhode Island
- +0 places, Connecticut -0.03 $ against Rhode Island
- Rhode Island, rank 48: $11.14
- +2 places, Massachusetts +0.39 $ against Rhode Island
- +3 places, California +1.16 $ against Rhode Island
Your numbers for Rhode Island
Sources for Rhode Island
- AFDC station locator API (NLR), 2 Oct 2026: 357 public stations in Rhode Island
- AFDC registration counts (NLR, Experian), 2025: 9,800 EVs
- FHWA table HM-10, 2023: 6,464 road miles in Rhode Island
- EIA retail sales, 2025: 29.46 ¢ per kWh in Rhode Island
- EIA gasoline, week of 28 Sep 2026: $4.37 for Rhode Island
- EPA vehicles file: 38 kWh per 100 miles costs $11.14 in Rhode Island; licences and method for Rhode Island
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Questions
EV or gasoline in Rhode Island, which costs less?
$11.14 against $19.00 per 100 miles; $1,059 a year over 13,476 miles at $4.37 a gallon.
Rhode Island EV charging cost?
$11.14 per 100 miles at 29.46 ¢; $1,501 for 13,476 miles. Rank 48 of 51.
Rhode Island chargers along the roads?
55.2 public stations per 1,000 miles of public road (6,464 miles), rank 6.
Rhode Island EV charging stations, how many?
357 public stations, 33 per 100,000 residents (rank 10 of 51); 27 more are private.
Rhode Island cars per public charger?
18 plug-in cars per public port, rank 13 of 51 (1 = fewest).
Rhode Island CO2 of charging?
14.4 kg per 100 miles; gasoline 38.6 kg; grid 0.381 kg per kWh.
Rhode Island fast chargers, how many?
48 stations with DC fast ports, 151 ports; 4.4 stations per 100,000 residents (rank 29).
Rhode Island registered electric cars, how many?
9,800 battery electric and 6,300 plug-in hybrid in 2025; EVs were 1.2% of light-duty vehicles, 2,500 in 2021.
Rhode Island county with most charging stations?
Providence County with 183 stations (10 with DC fast); 5 of 5 counties have any.
Rhode Island time-of-use rates for EV owners?
Rhode Island: time-of-use 0% of utilities, smart meters 1.1%, dynamic 0.00 per 100. 1 utility in the OpenEI snapshot lists a time-of-use plan.