Home Charging Savings for a Typical Rhode Island Driver
Based on 12,000 miles per year
Gas Car Fuel/yr
$1,436
Home Charging/yr
$782
Annual Savings
$654
Charger Cost
$1,700
Utility Rebate
-$500
Net Charger Cost
$1,200
Payback
1.8 yrs
15-Year Savings
$10,964
CO₂ Avoided/yr
5,486 lbs
Rhode Island EV Charger Rebates
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Federal 30C Credit (Expired June 30, 2026)
The federal Alternative Fuel Refueling Property Credit (30% up to $1,000 for a home charger) expired June 30, 2026, and had only applied in eligible low-income or non-urban census tracts. Chargers installed after that date do not qualify.
Up to $500
Rhode Island Utility Programs
Rhode Island Energy offers EV-charger rebates and off-peak charging credits. View full rebate detail →
Home Charging Savings by City in Rhode Island
| City | Fuel Savings/yr | Charger Payback | Population ↓ | Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $743 | 2 yrs | 190,934 | National Grid RI |
| Warwick | $753 | 2 yrs | 82,672 | National Grid RI |
| Cranston | $565 | 2.7 yrs | 81,456 | National Grid RI |
| Pawtucket | $705 | 2.1 yrs | 72,958 | National Grid RI |
| East Providence | $712 | 2.1 yrs | 47,149 | National Grid RI |
| Woonsocket | $678 | 2.2 yrs | 43,224 | National Grid RI |
| Coventry | $599 | 2.5 yrs | 35,669 | National Grid RI |
| Cumberland | $603 | 2.5 yrs | 35,214 | National Grid RI |
| North Providence | $760 | 2 yrs | 32,411 | National Grid RI |
| West Warwick | $740 | 2 yrs | 29,581 | National Grid RI |
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The average US driver covers about 12,000 miles a year.
Quick Facts: Rhode Island
- ⛽ Gas: $3.35/gallon
- ⚡ Electricity: $0.228/kWh
- 🔌 Charger installed: $1,700
- 🏭 Top utility: Rhode Island Energy