What is the average electricity rate in Rhode Island?

28.29¢ per kilowatt-hour for residential customers in July 2026, per EIA's Electric Power Monthly.

Is it cheaper to charge at home or use public chargers?

Home charging at the residential rate is almost always cheaper. Public DC fast charging is typically priced several times higher per kilowatt-hour.

Does my utility offer a cheaper EV rate?

Many do, and in high-rate states the overnight EV rate can be less than half the state average used here. It is worth checking your utility's rate schedule before assuming the average applies to you.

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EV charging costs in Rhode Island

Residential electricity in Rhode Island averaged 28.29¢ per kilowatt-hour in July 2026, 55% above the national average. Across 70 current electric cars, a year of home charging runs from $835 (2027 Lucid Air Pure RWD) to $2,302 (2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV 2X).

Rate: 28.29¢
A year ago: 26.18¢
U.S. average: 18.31¢
Rank: 7th most expensive

Assumptions: 12,000 miles a year, home Level 2 charging, and EPA combined consumption measured at the wall (so charging losses are already included). Gasoline comparison uses $3.50 a gallon at 30 MPG. Change any of these in the calculator.

Every model, cheapest first

Vehicle	mi/kWh	Per mile	Full charge	Per year
2027 Lucid Air Pure RWD	4.06	7.0¢	$29.25	$835
2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD	4.06	7.0¢	$25.29	$835
2027 Toyota bZ	3.90	7.3¢	$22.80	$872
2027 Lucid Air Touring AWD	3.81	7.4¢	$32.00	$889
2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD	3.79	7.5¢	$25.83	$896
2027 Audi A6 e-tron ultra	3.78	7.5¢	$29.56	$900
2027 Toyota bZ LIMITED	3.72	7.6¢	$22.72	$913
2026 Lexus ES 350e	3.67	7.7¢	$23.68	$927
2026 Lexus RZ 350e FWD	3.65	7.8¢	$23.31	$930
2027 Subaru Solterra AWD	3.58	7.9¢	$22.77	$951
2027 Toyota bZ AWD	3.57	7.9¢	$22.80	$951
2027 Lucid Air G Touring XR AWD	3.54	8.0¢	$40.91	$957
2027 Audi A6 e-tron quattro ultra	3.48	8.1¢	$29.28	$974
2027 Kia EV3 Long Range FWD	3.45	8.2¢	$26.34	$984
2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech	3.45	8.2¢	$30.69	$984
2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA350 4matic with EQ Tech	3.45	8.2¢	$25.60	$984
2026 Audi Q4 45 e-tron	3.40	8.3¢	$23.96	$998
2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe	3.35	8.4¢	$28.09	$1,012
2026 Volkswagen ID.4	3.36	8.4¢	$24.53	$1,012
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD	3.33	8.5¢	$26.99	$1,018
2025 Polestar 2 Single Motor	3.31	8.5¢	$26.85	$1,025
2027 Audi A6 e-tron	3.30	8.6¢	$29.87	$1,029
2026 Volvo EC40	3.16	9.0¢	$26.71	$1,076
2027 Audi A6 e-tron quattro	3.13	9.1¢	$29.59	$1,086
2027 Lucid Air Sapphire AWD	3.11	9.1¢	$38.81	$1,090
2027 Chevrolet Blazer EV FWD	3.10	9.1¢	$28.49	$1,097
2026 Honda Prologue FWD	3.07	9.2¢	$28.35	$1,103
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD	3.02	9.4¢	$27.13	$1,124
2026 Porsche Macan Electric	3.00	9.4¢	$31.32	$1,130
2026 Honda Prologue AWD Touring	2.93	9.6¢	$28.35	$1,158
2026 Porsche Macan 4 Electric	2.93	9.7¢	$31.32	$1,161
2025 Nissan ARIYA EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh	2.91	9.7¢	$28.09	$1,168
2026 Genesis Electrified G80	2.86	9.9¢	$29.70	$1,188
2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV RWD	2.83	10.0¢	$33.38	$1,198
2026 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T AWD 255/45R20	2.81	10.1¢	$29.70	$1,209
2026 Lucid Gravity Dream	2.75	10.3¢	$43.23	$1,236
2026 Porsche Macan GTS Electric	2.72	10.4¢	$30.52	$1,246
2026 Cadillac LYRIQ	2.72	10.4¢	$33.98	$1,249
2027 Cadillac LYRIQ 11kW Charger	2.72	10.4¢	$33.95	$1,249
2027 Cadillac LYRIQ 19kW Charger	2.72	10.4¢	$33.95	$1,249
2026 Porsche Macan 4S Electric	2.72	10.4¢	$30.19	$1,249
2026 Acura ZDX RWD	2.71	10.4¢	$34.09	$1,253
2026 Porsche Macan Turbo Electric	2.71	10.4¢	$30.55	$1,253
2026 Acura ZDX AWD	2.65	10.7¢	$34.46	$1,280
2026 Jeep Wagoneer S AWD	2.66	10.7¢	$31.32	$1,280
2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor	2.53	11.2¢	$34.91	$1,341
2026 Cadillac LYRIQ AWD	2.52	11.2¢	$34.03	$1,348
2027 Chevrolet Blazer EV AWD SS	2.52	11.2¢	$33.89	$1,348
2026 Acura ZDX AWD Type S	2.46	11.5¢	$33.98	$1,378
2026 Cadillac CELESTIQ	2.40	11.8¢	$35.73	$1,416
2027 Rolls-Royce Spectre	2.37	11.9¢	$38.64	$1,433
2027 Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge	2.37	11.9¢	$38.64	$1,433
2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 4matic Plus	2.33	12.1¢	$38.19	$1,453
2026 Tesla Cybertruck AWD	2.33	12.1¢	$39.44	$1,456
2026 Tesla Cybertruck Dual Motor AWD	2.33	12.1¢	$39.49	$1,456
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Dual Max	2.31	12.2¢	$45.24	$1,467
2026 Tesla Cybertruck Long Range	2.31	12.3¢	$41.08	$1,473
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Dual Large	2.25	12.6¢	$36.27	$1,507
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Performance Dual Large	2.25	12.6¢	$36.27	$1,507
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Dual Large Plus	2.13	13.3¢	$38.73	$1,592
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Performance Dual Large Plus	2.13	13.3¢	$38.73	$1,592
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER2	2.13	13.3¢	$39.86	$1,596
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1	2.09	13.6¢	$43.37	$1,626
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD PRO ER1	2.09	13.6¢	$43.37	$1,626
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum 4WD	1.97	14.3¢	$43.03	$1,721
2025 GMC Sierra EV	1.91	14.8¢	$57.77	$1,779
2025 GMC Hummer EV Pickup 3X	1.48	19.2¢	$59.78	$2,298
2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV 3X	1.48	19.2¢	$59.78	$2,298
2025 GMC Hummer EV Pickup 2X	1.47	19.2¢	$60.99	$2,302
2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV 2X	1.47	19.2¢	$60.43	$2,302

A 30 MPG gasoline car covering the same 12,000 miles costs $1,400 a year in fuel at $3.50 a gallon, so in Rhode Island the average electric car on this list is $129 a year cheaper to fuel.

Questions

What is the average electricity rate in Rhode Island?: 28.29¢ per kilowatt-hour for residential customers in July 2026, per EIA's Electric Power Monthly.
Is it cheaper to charge at home or use public chargers?: Home charging at the residential rate is almost always cheaper. Public DC fast charging is typically priced several times higher per kilowatt-hour.
Does my utility offer a cheaper EV rate?: Many do, and in high-rate states the overnight EV rate can be less than half the state average used here. It is worth checking your utility's rate schedule before assuming the average applies to you.