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EV Charging · Published 2026-08-20

Massachusetts vs Rhode Island: Where Home EV Charging Wins Bigger

EV Charging in Massachusetts ($1,900) vs Rhode Island ($1,700) — a 11% gap between neighbors, from July 2026 data.

Massachusetts and Rhode Island share a border, but for a Level 2 home charger installation the numbers diverge: Massachusetts averages $1,900 (rank #49 of 50) and Rhode Island averages $1,700 (rank #43) — a 11% gap.

MassachusettsRhode Island
Level 2 charger, installed$1,900$1,700
Electricity rate24.8¢/kWh22.8¢/kWh
Gas price$3.30/gal$3.35/gal
Typical charger rebate$700$500

Massachusetts in context

Massachusetts is one of the most expensive states for a Level 2 home charger installation, ranking #49 of 50 at $1,900 — about 20% above the national average.

Rhode Island in context

Rhode Island is one of the most expensive states for a Level 2 home charger installation, ranking #43 of 50 at $1,700 — about 8% above the national average.

Full local breakdowns: Massachusetts · Rhode Island.

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