What is the average electricity rate in Rhode Island?

28.18¢ per kilowatt-hour for residential customers in August 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 28.18¢ per kilowatt-hour in August 2026, 55% above the national average. Across 70 current electric cars, a year of home charging runs from $832 (2027 Lucid Air Pure RWD) to $2,293 (2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV 2X).

Rate: 28.18¢
A year ago: 26.53¢
U.S. average: 18.16¢
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	6.9¢	$29.14	$832
2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD	4.06	6.9¢	$25.19	$832
2027 Toyota bZ	3.90	7.2¢	$22.71	$869
2027 Lucid Air Touring AWD	3.81	7.4¢	$31.87	$886
2025 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD	3.79	7.4¢	$25.73	$893
2027 Audi A6 e-tron ultra	3.78	7.5¢	$29.45	$896
2027 Toyota bZ LIMITED	3.72	7.6¢	$22.63	$910
2026 Lexus ES 350e	3.67	7.7¢	$23.59	$923
2026 Lexus RZ 350e FWD	3.65	7.7¢	$23.22	$927
2027 Subaru Solterra AWD	3.58	7.9¢	$22.68	$947
2027 Toyota bZ AWD	3.57	7.9¢	$22.71	$947
2027 Lucid Air G Touring XR AWD	3.54	7.9¢	$40.75	$954
2027 Audi A6 e-tron quattro ultra	3.48	8.1¢	$29.17	$971
2027 Kia EV3 Long Range FWD	3.45	8.2¢	$26.24	$981
2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA250 Plus with EQ Tech	3.45	8.2¢	$30.58	$981
2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA350 4matic with EQ Tech	3.45	8.2¢	$25.50	$981
2026 Audi Q4 45 e-tron	3.40	8.3¢	$23.87	$994
2026 BMW i4 eDrive40 Gran Coupe	3.35	8.4¢	$27.98	$1,008
2026 Volkswagen ID.4	3.36	8.4¢	$24.43	$1,008
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD	3.33	8.5¢	$26.88	$1,014
2025 Polestar 2 Single Motor	3.31	8.5¢	$26.74	$1,021
2027 Audi A6 e-tron	3.30	8.5¢	$29.76	$1,025
2026 Volvo EC40	3.16	8.9¢	$26.60	$1,072
2027 Audi A6 e-tron quattro	3.13	9.0¢	$29.48	$1,082
2027 Lucid Air Sapphire AWD	3.11	9.0¢	$38.66	$1,085
2027 Chevrolet Blazer EV FWD	3.10	9.1¢	$28.38	$1,092
2026 Honda Prologue FWD	3.07	9.2¢	$28.24	$1,099
2027 Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD	3.02	9.3¢	$27.02	$1,119
2026 Porsche Macan Electric	3.00	9.4¢	$31.20	$1,126
2026 Honda Prologue AWD Touring	2.93	9.6¢	$28.24	$1,153
2026 Porsche Macan 4 Electric	2.93	9.6¢	$31.20	$1,157
2025 Nissan ARIYA EVOLVE+ FWD 87kWh	2.91	9.7¢	$27.98	$1,163
2026 Genesis Electrified G80	2.86	9.9¢	$29.59	$1,184
2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV RWD	2.83	9.9¢	$33.25	$1,194
2026 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T AWD 255/45R20	2.81	10.0¢	$29.59	$1,204
2026 Lucid Gravity Dream	2.75	10.3¢	$43.06	$1,231
2026 Porsche Macan GTS Electric	2.72	10.3¢	$30.41	$1,241
2026 Cadillac LYRIQ	2.72	10.4¢	$33.84	$1,244
2027 Cadillac LYRIQ 11kW Charger	2.72	10.4¢	$33.82	$1,244
2027 Cadillac LYRIQ 19kW Charger	2.72	10.4¢	$33.82	$1,244
2026 Porsche Macan 4S Electric	2.72	10.4¢	$30.07	$1,244
2026 Acura ZDX RWD	2.71	10.4¢	$33.96	$1,248
2026 Porsche Macan Turbo Electric	2.71	10.4¢	$30.43	$1,248
2026 Acura ZDX AWD	2.65	10.6¢	$34.32	$1,275
2026 Jeep Wagoneer S AWD	2.66	10.6¢	$31.20	$1,275
2026 Polestar 3 Long Range Dual Motor	2.53	11.1¢	$34.77	$1,336
2026 Cadillac LYRIQ AWD	2.52	11.2¢	$33.90	$1,342
2027 Chevrolet Blazer EV AWD SS	2.52	11.2¢	$33.76	$1,342
2026 Acura ZDX AWD Type S	2.46	11.4¢	$33.84	$1,373
2026 Cadillac CELESTIQ	2.40	11.8¢	$35.59	$1,410
2027 Rolls-Royce Spectre	2.37	11.9¢	$38.49	$1,427
2027 Rolls-Royce Spectre Black Badge	2.37	11.9¢	$38.49	$1,427
2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG EQS 4matic Plus	2.33	12.1¢	$38.04	$1,447
2026 Tesla Cybertruck AWD	2.33	12.1¢	$39.28	$1,451
2026 Tesla Cybertruck Dual Motor AWD	2.33	12.1¢	$39.34	$1,451
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Dual Max	2.31	12.2¢	$45.06	$1,461
2026 Tesla Cybertruck Long Range	2.31	12.2¢	$40.92	$1,468
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Dual Large	2.25	12.5¢	$36.13	$1,501
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Performance Dual Large	2.25	12.5¢	$36.13	$1,501
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Dual Large Plus	2.13	13.2¢	$38.58	$1,586
2026 Rivian R1S All-Terrain Performance Dual Large Plus	2.13	13.2¢	$38.58	$1,586
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER2	2.13	13.2¢	$39.71	$1,589
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1	2.09	13.5¢	$43.20	$1,620
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD PRO ER1	2.09	13.5¢	$43.20	$1,620
2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Platinum 4WD	1.97	14.3¢	$42.86	$1,714
2025 GMC Sierra EV	1.91	14.8¢	$57.54	$1,772
2025 GMC Hummer EV Pickup 3X	1.48	19.1¢	$59.54	$2,289
2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV 3X	1.48	19.1¢	$59.54	$2,289
2025 GMC Hummer EV Pickup 2X	1.47	19.1¢	$60.76	$2,293
2025 GMC Hummer EV SUV 2X	1.47	19.1¢	$60.19	$2,293

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 $134 a year cheaper to fuel.

Questions

What is the average electricity rate in Rhode Island?: 28.18¢ per kilowatt-hour for residential customers in August 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.