EV Charging Cost in Rhode Island
Updated August 2026 · average residential rates
Quick 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.
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 |
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.