EV Charging Costs in Rhode Island
Residential electricity in Rhode Island averages 30.14¢/kWh — 13.6¢ above the national average. Source: U.S. EIA.
Home Rate
30.14¢/kWh
Model Y Full Charge
$18.08
vs National Avg
+$8.18
Renewable Mix
20%
Analysis
Rhode Island's high electricity rate of 30.14¢/kWh means some public networks (Francis Energy at 28¢/kWh) can be competitive with or cheaper than home charging for some drivers.
Home vs Public Charging in Rhode Island
Using a Tesla Model Y (75 kWh) as benchmark. Full charge (80%).
| Network | Rate | Full Charge Cost | vs Home Here |
|---|---|---|---|
| BestHome Charging | 30.14¢/kWh | $18.08 | — |
| Francis Energy | 28¢/kWh | $16.80 | -$1.28 |
| ChargePoint | 30¢/kWh | $18.00 | -$0.08 |
| Rivian Adventure Network | 30¢/kWh | $18.00 | -$0.08 |
| IONNA | 32¢/kWh | $19.20 | +$1.12 |
| FLO | 35¢/kWh | $21.00 | +$2.92 |
| Tesla Supercharger | 36¢/kWh | $21.60 | +$3.52 |
| Mercedes-Benz HPC | 40¢/kWh | $24.00 | +$5.92 |
| bp pulse | 42¢/kWh | $25.20 | +$7.12 |
| Shell Recharge | 44¢/kWh | $26.40 | +$8.32 |
| Blink Charging | 44¢/kWh | $26.40 | +$8.32 |
| Electrify America | 48¢/kWh | $28.80 | +$10.72 |
| EVgo | 48¢/kWh | $28.80 | +$10.72 |
Charging Popular EVs at Home in Rhode Island
| EV Model | Battery | Full Charge Cost | Per 100 Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac LYRIQ | 102 kWh | $24.59 | $9.43 |
| Cadillac OPTIQ | 85 kWh | $20.50 | $8.08 |
| Cadillac VISTIQ | 102 kWh | $24.59 | $10.08 |
| Kia EV9 | 99.8 kWh | $24.06 | $9.89 |
| Rivian R2 | 87.9 kWh | $21.19 | $8.08 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 79 kWh | $19.05 | $6.56 |
| Tesla Model Y | 75 kWh | $18.08 | $6.33 |
| Acura ZDX | 102 kWh | $24.59 | $9.82 |