EV Charging Cost in Rhode Island
Updated September 2026 · average residential rates
The short answer: Rhode Island's average residential electricity rate is 30.4¢/kWh — 80% above the U.S. average, ranking #47 cheapest of 51. A Tesla Model Y costs about $25.33 to fully charge at home here (8.7¢ per mile), and home charging saves roughly $11.83/month versus a comparable gas car at 1,000 miles.
What EV owners in Rhode Island should know
Rhode Island shares New England's high-rate reality, and unmanaged charging narrows the EV advantage accordingly. Rhode Island Energy's off-peak options and the state's small distances — where home charging covers essentially all driving — keep the practical math workable.
Full-charge cost by model in Rhode Island
| Vehicle | Full charge (home) | Per mile | Per 1,000 mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 (RWD) | $20.27 | 8.0¢ | $80.42 |
| Tesla Model Y (Long Range) | $25.33 | 8.7¢ | $86.61 |
| Tesla Model S | $33.78 | 9.1¢ | $91.29 |
| Tesla Cybertruck (AWD) | $41.55 | 13.5¢ | $135.11 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | $28.71 | 9.9¢ | $99.35 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | $24.32 | 10.2¢ | $102.36 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | $33.10 | 15.4¢ | $153.54 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | $26.01 | 9.9¢ | $99.35 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 6 | $26.01 | 8.4¢ | $84.44 |
| Kia EV6 | $26.01 | 9.4¢ | $93.83 |
| Kia EV9 | $33.78 | 12.1¢ | $120.63 |
| Nissan Ariya | $29.39 | 11.3¢ | $112.59 |
| Nissan Leaf | $20.27 | 9.9¢ | $99.35 |
| Rivian R1T | $45.60 | 14.1¢ | $140.74 |
| Rivian R1S | $45.60 | 14.7¢ | $146.86 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | $26.01 | 11.3¢ | $112.59 |
| BMW i4 | $27.36 | 9.7¢ | $96.51 |
| Lucid Air | $37.83 | 8.4¢ | $84.44 |
| Honda Prologue | $28.71 | 10.6¢ | $105.56 |
| Toyota bZ4X | $23.98 | 10.2¢ | $102.36 |
| Tesla Model X | $33.78 | 11.3¢ | $112.59 |
| Chevrolet Blazer EV | $28.71 | 11.3¢ | $112.59 |
| Chevrolet Silverado EV | $57.42 | 14.1¢ | $140.74 |
| GMC Sierra EV | $57.42 | 14.1¢ | $140.74 |
| GMC Hummer EV | $69.24 | 21.1¢ | $211.11 |
| Cadillac Lyriq | $34.45 | 11.6¢ | $116.48 |
| Cadillac Optiq | $28.71 | 11.3¢ | $112.59 |
| Hyundai Kona Electric | $21.96 | 9.4¢ | $93.83 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 9 | $37.16 | 11.6¢ | $116.48 |
| Kia Niro EV | $21.62 | 9.7¢ | $96.51 |
| BMW iX | $35.47 | 11.6¢ | $116.48 |
| BMW i5 | $27.36 | 10.2¢ | $102.36 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQB | $22.63 | 10.9¢ | $108.96 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQE | $30.06 | 10.2¢ | $102.36 |
| Mercedes-Benz EQS | $36.48 | 10.6¢ | $105.56 |
| Audi Q4 e-tron | $26.01 | 11.3¢ | $112.59 |
| Audi Q6 e-tron | $31.75 | 10.9¢ | $108.96 |
| Porsche Taycan | $30.06 | 11.3¢ | $112.59 |
| Porsche Macan Electric | $32.09 | 10.9¢ | $108.96 |
| Polestar 2 | $26.68 | 9.9¢ | $99.35 |
| Polestar 3 | $36.14 | 12.1¢ | $120.63 |
| Volvo EX40 | $26.68 | 10.6¢ | $105.56 |
| Volvo EX90 | $36.14 | 12.5¢ | $125.10 |
| Subaru Solterra | $23.98 | 10.6¢ | $105.56 |
| Lexus RZ | $23.98 | 10.9¢ | $108.96 |
| Volkswagen ID. Buzz | $29.05 | 13.0¢ | $129.91 |
| MINI Countryman SE | $21.62 | 10.9¢ | $108.96 |
| Fiat 500e | $14.19 | 9.4¢ | $93.83 |
| Dodge Charger Daytona EV | $31.41 | 11.6¢ | $116.48 |
| Jeep Wagoneer S | $31.41 | 11.3¢ | $112.59 |
| Acura ZDX | $34.45 | 11.6¢ | $116.48 |
| Genesis GV60 | $26.01 | 10.2¢ | $102.36 |
| Lucid Gravity | $37.83 | 10.2¢ | $102.36 |
| Chevrolet Bolt EV (2027) | $21.96 | 8.7¢ | $86.61 |
| Rivian R2 | $31.08 | 10.6¢ | $105.56 |
| Kia EV3 | $27.36 | 8.9¢ | $88.89 |
| Cadillac Escalade IQ | $67.56 | 15.4¢ | $153.54 |
| Cadillac Vistiq | $34.45 | 11.6¢ | $116.48 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLA (electric) | $28.71 | 7.9¢ | $78.55 |
| Chevrolet Bolt EUV | $21.96 | 9.4¢ | $93.83 |
| BMW i3 (2019–2021) | $14.25 | 8.7¢ | $86.61 |
| BMW i7 | $34.35 | 11.6¢ | $116.48 |
| Audi e-tron GT | $32.76 | 11.6¢ | $116.48 |
| Audi Q8 e-tron | $35.80 | 13.5¢ | $135.11 |
| Audi A6 e-tron | $32.06 | 8.7¢ | $86.61 |
| Volvo EX30 | $21.62 | 8.7¢ | $86.61 |
| Polestar 4 | $31.75 | 10.6¢ | $105.56 |
| Genesis Electrified GV70 | $26.14 | 11.6¢ | $116.48 |
| Genesis Electrified G80 | $29.45 | 10.6¢ | $105.56 |
| Mercedes-Benz G580 (Electric G-Class) | $39.18 | 16.9¢ | $168.89 |
| MINI Cooper SE (Hardtop) | $9.76 | 9.4¢ | $93.83 |
| Fisker Ocean | $35.80 | 10.6¢ | $105.56 |
| VinFast VF 8 | $29.62 | 14.1¢ | $140.74 |
| Ford E-Transit | $30.06 | 18.8¢ | $187.65 |
| Kia EV4 | $26.35 | 8.7¢ | $86.61 |
| Toyota C-HR EV | $25.23 | 8.7¢ | $86.61 |
| Subaru Trailseeker | $25.23 | 9.7¢ | $96.51 |
| Jeep Recon | $33.78 | 13.5¢ | $135.11 |
Cost to charge a Tesla in Rhode Island
Tesla is the most-searched brand, so here it is separately: home charging at 30.4¢/kWh versus typical Supercharger pricing (~2-3× home rates).
| Tesla | Full charge (home) | Per mile | Est. Supercharger full charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 (RWD) | $20.27 | 8.0¢ | $50.67 |
| Tesla Model Y (Long Range) | $25.33 | 8.7¢ | $63.33 |
| Tesla Model S | $33.78 | 9.1¢ | $84.44 |
| Tesla Cybertruck (AWD) | $41.55 | 13.5¢ | $103.87 |
| Tesla Model X | $33.78 | 11.3¢ | $84.44 |
Monthly cost by daily driving in Rhode Island
What the electricity bill looks like for a typical EV (3.5 mi/kWh, ~10% charging losses) charged at home at 30.4¢/kWh, versus a 32-mpg gas car at $3.15/gallon.
| Daily driving | Miles / month | EV at home | EV on DC fast only | Gas car |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mi/day | 600 | $57.90 | $73.71 | $59.06 |
| 30 mi/day | 900 | $86.86 | $110.57 | $88.59 |
| 40 mi/day | 1,200 | $115.81 | $147.43 | $118.13 |
| 60 mi/day | 1,800 | $173.71 | $221.14 | $177.19 |
| 80 mi/day | 2,400 | $231.62 | $294.86 | $236.25 |
Public charging in Rhode Island
Public DC fast charging in Rhode Island typically costs 35–60¢/kWh — Tesla Superchargers usually 30–50¢ depending on time of day, Electrify America and EVgo 48–64¢ without a membership — which is about 1.4× the state's 30.4¢ home rate. Public Level 2 stations at workplaces, garages and shopping centers are often free or billed at 20–35¢/kWh. If you cannot charge at home, see the apartment charging playbook and the Supercharger cost guide.
Run your own numbers
Using Rhode Island's average residential rate (30.4¢/kWh) · national average 16.9¢ · includes ~10% AC charging losses. Rates vary by utility and plan — your bill is the source of truth.