EV Charging Cost in Rhode Island

Updated August 2026 · average residential rates

Quick answer: Rhode Island's average residential electricity rate is 30.4¢/kWh80% 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.

Full-charge cost by model in Rhode Island

VehicleFull charge (home)Per milePer 1,000 mi
Tesla Model 3 (RWD)$20.278.0¢$80.42
Tesla Model Y (Long Range)$25.338.7¢$86.61
Tesla Model S$33.789.1¢$91.29
Tesla Cybertruck (AWD)$41.5513.5¢$135.11
Chevrolet Equinox EV$28.719.9¢$99.35
Ford Mustang Mach-E$24.3210.2¢$102.36
Ford F-150 Lightning$33.1015.4¢$153.54
Hyundai Ioniq 5$26.019.9¢$99.35
Hyundai Ioniq 6$26.018.4¢$84.44
Kia EV6$26.019.4¢$93.83
Kia EV9$33.7812.1¢$120.63
Nissan Ariya$29.3911.3¢$112.59
Nissan Leaf$20.279.9¢$99.35
Rivian R1T$45.6014.1¢$140.74
Rivian R1S$45.6014.7¢$146.86
Volkswagen ID.4$26.0111.3¢$112.59
BMW i4$27.369.7¢$96.51
Lucid Air$37.838.4¢$84.44
Honda Prologue$28.7110.6¢$105.56
Toyota bZ4X$23.9810.2¢$102.36
Tesla Model X$33.7811.3¢$112.59
Chevrolet Blazer EV$28.7111.3¢$112.59
Chevrolet Silverado EV$57.4214.1¢$140.74
GMC Sierra EV$57.4214.1¢$140.74
GMC Hummer EV$69.2421.1¢$211.11
Cadillac Lyriq$34.4511.6¢$116.48
Cadillac Optiq$28.7111.3¢$112.59
Hyundai Kona Electric$21.969.4¢$93.83
Hyundai Ioniq 9$37.1611.6¢$116.48
Kia Niro EV$21.629.7¢$96.51
BMW iX$35.4711.6¢$116.48
BMW i5$27.3610.2¢$102.36
Mercedes-Benz EQB$22.6310.9¢$108.96
Mercedes-Benz EQE$30.0610.2¢$102.36
Mercedes-Benz EQS$36.4810.6¢$105.56
Audi Q4 e-tron$26.0111.3¢$112.59
Audi Q6 e-tron$31.7510.9¢$108.96
Porsche Taycan$30.0611.3¢$112.59
Porsche Macan Electric$32.0910.9¢$108.96
Polestar 2$26.689.9¢$99.35
Polestar 3$36.1412.1¢$120.63
Volvo EX40$26.6810.6¢$105.56
Volvo EX90$36.1412.5¢$125.10
Subaru Solterra$23.9810.6¢$105.56
Lexus RZ$23.9810.9¢$108.96
Volkswagen ID. Buzz$29.0513.0¢$129.91
MINI Countryman SE$21.6210.9¢$108.96
Fiat 500e$14.199.4¢$93.83
Dodge Charger Daytona EV$31.4111.6¢$116.48
Jeep Wagoneer S$31.4111.3¢$112.59
Acura ZDX$34.4511.6¢$116.48
Genesis GV60$26.0110.2¢$102.36
Lucid Gravity$37.8310.2¢$102.36

Run your own numbers

$25.33
Full charge at home (75 kWh, ~320 mi)
8.7¢
Per mile at home charging
$86.61
Per 1,000 miles / month
$32.25 (11.0¢/mi)
Public DC fast charging (~43¢/kWh)
9.8¢/mi
Comparable gas car (32 mpg @ $3.15/gal)
$11.83/mo saved
vs gas at 1,000 mi/month, home charging

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.

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