Rhode Island EV charging
EV charging stations in Rhode Island
56 public charging locations and 254 ports mapped across 24 Rhode Island communities, including 23 DC fast-charging sites.
Networks in Rhode Island
- ChargePoint21
- Independent11
- Tesla7
- Shell Recharge6
- EVgo3
- Red E2
- Rivian Adventure Network1
- Epic Charging1
- JuiceBox1
- Ford Motor Company1
Connector availability
- CCS123 locations
- CHAdeMO10 locations
- NACS (Tesla)8 locations
- J17723 locations
Charging by city
| City | Locations | DC fast | Ports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | 9 | 3 | 29 |
| Warwick | 7 | 2 | 28 |
| Cranston | 5 | 2 | 9 |
| East Greenwich | 4 | 2 | 24 |
| Newport | 4 | 2 | 16 |
| Kingston | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| North Providence | 3 | 3 | 8 |
| West Warwick | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Wakefield-Peacedale | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| West Greenwich | 2 | 2 | 14 |
| Tiverton | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Charlestown | 1 | 0 | 75 |
| Johnston | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Smithfield | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bristol | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Portsmouth | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Richmond | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Cumberland | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Woonsocket | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Warren | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| North Kingstown | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Hopkinton | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Cumberland Hill | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Barrington | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Home charging incentives in Rhode Island
- Federal §30C Alternative Fuel Credit (ended) — No longer available for new installs. §30C was terminated for charging equipment placed in service after June 30, 2026. State and utility programs below are now the main incentives.
- Check your local utility — Varies. Most investor-owned utilities now offer at least a Level 2 install rebate or off-peak EV rate. Search DOE AFDC for current programs.
Program funding and terms change frequently — confirm availability with the program administrator before purchasing equipment.
Electricians in Rhode Island
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Electrical contractor in Pawtucket, RI
E-G Electric
Electrical contractor in East Greenwich, RI
BK Electric
Electrical contractor in Cranston, RI
FAQs
How many EV charging stations are in Rhode Island?
WireCircuitPro maps 56 public charging locations in Rhode Island from OpenStreetMap data, 23 of which offer DC fast charging. Community-mapped data can lag new openings.
Do I need a permit to install a home EV charger in Rhode Island?
Yes — a new 240V EV charger circuit needs an electrical permit and inspection in virtually every Rhode Island jurisdiction. Permits are pulled at the local building department; a licensed electrician of record is required for service-level work.
Are there EV charger rebates in Rhode Island?
Incentives change often. Check your electric utility's EV programs and Rhode Island's energy office. The federal 30C home-charger credit ended for equipment placed in service after June 30, 2026.
Station data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 (https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). Snapshot 2026-10-15.