Where to Install EV Chargers in Rhode Island

Where to install EV chargers in Rhode Island: 334 existing locations, 77 chargers per 100k residents, NEVI corridor status, top opportunity ZIPs, network share data, and per-charger install cost bands. Free 0–100 site profitability score for any address.

Rhode Island install metrics

Public locations
334
DC fast sites
43
Chargers per 100k residents
77
Demand-gap score
43/100 — Balanced market

Top opportunity ZIPs

ZIP codes with the highest charger demand-gap — many existing chargers, few of them DC fast.

Top metros for EV charger installation

  1. Providence — 88 locations · 6 DC fast (7%)
  2. Warwick — 47 locations · 11 DC fast (23%)
  3. Cranston — 19 locations · 2 DC fast (11%)
  4. Newport — 17 locations · 1 DC fast (6%)
  5. East Providence — 12 locations · 0 DC fast (0%)
  6. Middletown — 12 locations · 2 DC fast (17%)
  7. Smithfield — 11 locations · 0 DC fast (0%)
  8. East Greenwich — 11 locations · 2 DC fast (18%)

Install cost bands

Level 2 dual-port
$6,500 – $14,500
DC fast 150 kW
$110,000 – $175,000
DC fast 350 kW
$195,000 – $285,000

Network share in Rhode Island

NEVI corridor status

Rhode Island has designated Alternative Fuel Corridors. Projects within one travel mile of a corridor and meeting the 4×150 kW DC fast standard typically qualify for NEVI Formula Program cost-share.

Frequently asked questions

Where should I install an EV charger in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island has 334 public charging locations and 43 DC fast sites for a population of 1,095,000, or about 77 chargers per 100,000 residents. The highest-opportunity ZIP codes are 02903, 02886, 02908. Run any candidate address through our free profitability analyzer to get a 0–100 score.
Is Rhode Island good for EV charger investment?
Balanced market. With an EV adoption multiplier of 0.6× the national average and 3.9 DC fast locations per 100k people, Rhode Island is approaching balance — site selection precision matters more than coverage.
How much does it cost to install a DC fast charger in Rhode Island?
Industry benchmarks place a 150 kW DC fast charger at $110,000–$175,000 per port, and a 350 kW high-power port at $195,000–$285,000. Dual-port Level 2 stations run $6,500–$14,500.
Does Rhode Island have NEVI funding for EV chargers?
Yes. Rhode Island participates in the NEVI Formula Program and has designated Alternative Fuel Corridors eligible for federal cost-share. Sites within one travel mile of a designated corridor and meeting the 4×150 kW DC fast standard typically qualify.
Which charging networks dominate Rhode Island?
ChargePoint Network (82.3%), Non-Networked (4.5%), Tesla Destination (2.1%) lead by location count.

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