EV Charging in Rhode Island

Install EV chargers or score a site in Rhode Island with EV Data Map by Charge Rigs. 337 existing public charging locations (44 DC fast, 293 Level 2). Free 0–100 profitability analysis on any Rhode Island address.

Rhode Island is served by 337 public electric vehicle charging locations operating 827 individual chargers. 44 of those locations (13%) provide DC fast charging suitable for road-trip stops, while 293 (87%) deliver Level 2 charging for longer-dwell parking such as workplaces, retail and hospitality.

The cities with the most public charging in Rhode Island are Providence (89), Warwick (47), Cranston (19), Newport (17), Middletown (12). Across the state, charging is provided by a mix of national networks and regional operators.

EV Data Map is an EVSE and DC Fast Charger location analyzer that scores every potential charging site in the United States from 0 to 100 for DC Fast Charger ROI — combining EV ownership density, daytime population, traffic, demographics, nearby competing chargers, dwell-time characteristics of surrounding land use, and grid capacity. Use the analyzer to enter any address in Rhode Island and receive an instant score, demand projection and recommended charger configuration.

Rhode Island charging by the numbers

Locations
337
Chargers
827
DC Fast locations
44
Level 2 locations
293

DC fast share: 13% · Level 2 share: 87% · 39 cities with public charging.

Top cities in Rhode Island

The strongest EV charging hubs in Rhode Island — explore site analysis and coverage detail:

Top cities for EV charging in Rhode Island

The following Rhode Island cities have the most public EV charging locations.

  1. Providence — 89 locations (6 DC fast)
  2. Warwick — 47 locations (11 DC fast)
  3. Cranston — 19 locations (2 DC fast)
  4. Newport — 17 locations (1 DC fast)
  5. Middletown — 12 locations (2 DC fast)
  6. East Providence — 12 locations
  7. East Greenwich — 12 locations (3 DC fast)
  8. Smithfield — 11 locations
  9. Johnston — 10 locations (2 DC fast)
  10. North Kingstown — 9 locations
  11. Woonsocket — 8 locations
  12. Cumberland — 8 locations
  13. Hopkinton — 7 locations (4 DC fast)
  14. Lincoln — 6 locations
  15. Warren — 5 locations
  16. South Kingstown — 5 locations (2 DC fast)
  17. Pawtucket — 5 locations
  18. Tiverton — 4 locations (2 DC fast)
  19. Westerly — 4 locations
  20. Narragansett — 4 locations (1 DC fast)
  21. Portsmouth — 4 locations (1 DC fast)
  22. Charlestown — 4 locations
  23. Burrillville — 4 locations
  24. Barrington — 4 locations (2 DC fast)

How profitability scores work in Rhode Island

Every score on EV Data Map blends location demand, competition and operating economics into a single 0–100 number. Demand inputs include the registered EV count, commute and through-traffic patterns, daytime worker population, retail and hospitality footprint, and tourism inflows. Competition uses the count and quality of nearby existing chargers — DC fast power, network reliability and dwell-fit. Operating economics include estimated electricity tariffs, demand-charge exposure, expected utilization, and capital cost for the recommended hardware mix.

For Rhode Island the model accounts for the existing footprint of 44 DC fast and 293 Level 2 sites distributed across 39 cities, plus interstate corridor traffic and state-specific incentive programs such as NEVI awards.

Frequently asked questions

How many EV charging stations are in Rhode Island?
There are 337 public electric vehicle charging locations across Rhode Island operating 827 individual chargers — 44 DC fast locations and 293 Level 2 locations.
Which city in Rhode Island has the most EV chargers?
Providence leads Rhode Island with 89 public charging locations, followed by Warwick (47) and Cranston (19).
How much does it cost to install an EV charger in Rhode Island?
Level 2 chargers in Rhode Island typically install for $4,000–$12,000 per port including make-ready; DC fast installs run $80,000–$250,000+ per port depending on power level, utility upgrades and trenching.
What permits and incentives apply to EV chargers in Rhode Island?
Most Rhode Island projects need an electrical permit (and a building permit plus utility coordination for DC fast). Sites can typically stack the federal 30C tax credit (up to 30% / $100,000 per commercial charger in eligible census tracts) with Rhode Island state, utility and NEVI-funded programs.
How long does it take to install an EV charger in Rhode Island?
Typical commercial Level 2 installations in Rhode Island energize in 4–8 weeks from site survey. DC fast installs typically run 4–9 months because of utility service upgrades, transformer lead times and switchgear procurement.
How long does it take an EV charger in Rhode Island to become profitable?
Payback in Rhode Island depends on utilization, electricity tariffs (especially demand charges) and incentives captured. Well-sited Level 2 stations typically reach payback in 3–5 years; DC fast sites with strong throughput in 3–6 years.

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