MONTHLY CHARGING
$78/mo
EV Charging Costs in Rhode Island
At 29.22¢/kWh, Rhode Island is 61% above the national average (18.19¢/kWh). Ranked number 46 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 29.2¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
Rhode Island savings
YOU SAVE$1,020/year
In Rhode Island, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $4.28/gal. Over 5 years, that is $5,098.
52%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$1,020/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.073 EV
GAS
$0.15
EV
$0.07
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$5,098 total
Live savings meter
GAS1,953/yr
SAVES
1,020
/yr
EV933/yr
Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island (you) | 29.22¢ | $77.77 | #46 |
| New Hampshire | 26.79¢ | $71.30 | #43 |
| Alaska | 27.09¢ | $72.10 | #44 |
| Connecticut | 27.97¢ | $74.44 | #45 |
| New York | 29.38¢ | $78.19 | #47 |
| Maine | 29.99¢ | $79.82 | #48 |
What the rate means for you
Rhode Island's residential electricity rate of 29.22¢/kWh is 61% above the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $77.77 per month in charging costs, or $933.21 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at the US average of $4.28 per gallon, you save $1,020 per year.
At $0.073 per mile for electricity versus $0.153 per mile for gas, driving electric in Rhode Island costs 52% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $5,098 in fuel savings alone, before accounting for reduced maintenance costs.
A full charge on a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery, 363 miles of range) costs $21.92 in Rhode Island. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $6.57 to $8.77.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At Rhode Island's average residential rate of 29.22¢/kWh, charging a 2026 Tesla Model 3 Premium RWD (75 kWh battery) from empty costs $21.92. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $77.77.