MONTHLY CHARGING
$73/mo
EV Charging Costs in Rhode Island
At 27.36¢/kWh, Rhode Island is 70% above the national average (16.11¢/kWh). Ranked number 49 cheapest out of 51.
35 mi
5 mi120 mi
State rate locked at 27.4¢/kWh (EIA residential average).
Rhode Island savings
YOU SAVE$723/year
In Rhode Island, versus a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50/gal. Over 5 years, that is $3,615.
45%
FUEL CUT
ANNUAL SAVINGS
$723/yr
COST PER MILE
$0.068 EV
GAS
$0.13
EV
$0.07
5 YEAR SAVINGS
$3,615 total
Live savings meter
GAS/yr
SAVES
/yr
EV/yr
Similar states by rate
| State | Rate | Monthly | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island (you) | 27.36¢ | $71.82 | #49 |
| Alaska | 23.13¢ | $60.72 | #46 |
| Massachusetts | 25.51¢ | $66.96 | #47 |
| Connecticut | 25.64¢ | $67.31 | #48 |
| California | 27.57¢ | $72.37 | #50 |
| Hawaii | 38.57¢ | $101.25 | #51 |
What the rate means for you
Rhode Island's residential electricity rate of 27.36¢/kWh is 70% above the national average. For a typical EV owner driving 35 miles per day, this translates to about $71.82 per month in charging costs, or $861.84 annually. Compared to fueling a 28 MPG gas car at $3.50 per gallon, you save $713 per year.
At $0.068 per mile for electricity versus $0.125 per mile for gas, driving electric in Rhode Island costs 45% less per mile. Over 5 years of typical driving (12,775 miles per year), that adds up to $3,566 in fuel savings alone, before accounting for reduced maintenance costs.
A full charge on a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery, 272 miles of range) costs $16.42 in Rhode Island. Most daily charging sessions only use 20 to 40 percent of the battery, so a typical overnight charge costs $4.92 to $6.57.
FAQ
Frequently asked
At Rhode Island's average residential rate of 27.36¢/kWh, charging a Tesla Model 3 (60 kWh battery) from empty costs $16.42. For a typical driver covering 35 miles per day, monthly charging costs are about $71.82.