Rhode Island EV charger installers
Residential Level 2
Commercial & fleet
DC fast charging
Multifamily & HOA
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Our rating process
License check
We confirm the installer holds a current electrical license in the state where they operate.
EV-specific experience
We look for documented history installing EV chargers, not general electrical work alone.
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By the numbers
Rhode Island’s EV charging landscape has grown quickly over the past several years, though most of that growth has happened in a relatively small footprint of the state.
Rhode Island has 358 public EV charging locations
AFDC lists 890 public ports.
Rhode Island has 718 Level 2 and 152 DC fast ports
AFDC lists 20 Level 1 ports.
Rhode Island NEVI planning covers FY2022–FY2026
Rhode Island submits annual EV Infrastructure Deployment Plans.
Current fuel and energy prices
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Fuel type
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Current Rhode Island average
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Source
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Residential electricity
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28.29¢ / kWh
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EIA, July 2026
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Regular gasoline
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$4.34 / gal
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AAA, October 5, 2026
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Mid-grade gasoline
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$5.07 / gal
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AAA, October 5, 2026
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Premium gasoline
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$5.45 / gal
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AAA, October 5, 2026
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Diesel
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$6.31 / gal
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AAA, October 5, 2026
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Current fuel and energy prices
Electricity, at home
$7.07–$9.43
28.29¢/kWh × 3–4 mi/kWh (DOE efficiency data)
VS
Regular gasoline
$13.56–$15.50
$4.34/gal ÷ 28–32 mpg
You save per 100 miles
$4.13–$8.43
Charging infrastructure map
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Frequently asked questions
Straightforward answers to what people usually ask before installing an EV charger or hiring an installer in Rhode Island.
Rhode Island’s current DRIVE EV program offers up to $3,000 for a new battery-electric or fuel-cell vehicle and $2,500 for an eligible used vehicle. Plug-in hybrids qualify for up to $2,000 new or $1,750 used. The current price caps are $75,000 for new eligible vehicles and $55,000 for used eligible vehicles. Income-qualified applicants may receive an additional DRIVE+ incentive of up to $1,500. These increased rebate amounts apply to vehicles purchased or leased on or after January 5, 2026, and awards remain subject to funding availability.
Beginning January 1, 2026, Rhode Island charges an annual $200 fee for an EV, $100 for a plug-in hybrid EV, and $50 for a hybrid EV, in addition to standard registration fees. These are current statutory amounts; state agencies must report by January 1, 2027 on whether to index or update them. Owners should confirm their full renewal amount with the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles.
PowerUpRI offers Rhode Island residents rebates for eligible Level 2 home EV charging equipment and related electrical upgrades. The standard rebate covers 100% of the charger purchase price up to $800 when no electrical upgrade is needed, or 50% of qualifying installation costs up to $1,000 when upgrades are required. Income-qualified applicants can receive up to $800 for the charger or 75% of qualifying installation costs up to $1,500. Applications must generally be submitted within 180 days of installation and remain subject to available funding.
Yes. Vehicles powered exclusively by electricity are exempt from Rhode Island state emissions-control inspections. This exemption applies to battery-electric vehicles, not necessarily plug-in hybrids with combustion engines. It does not remove ordinary registration, safety, insurance, or other legal requirements.
Yes. Rhode Island participates in the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program. RIDOT has submitted annually updated EV Infrastructure Deployment Plans for fiscal years 2022 through 2026. Planned or funded sites should not be treated as operating chargers; drivers should verify live station status, connector type, power, payment method, and access conditions before traveling.
