Plug-in electric vehicles in Rhode Island

As of March 2022^[update], there were about 4,900 electric vehicles (including plug-in hybrid vehicles) in Rhode Island, equivalent to 0.7% of all vehicles in the state.^[1][2]

Government policy

In March 2022, the state government introduced a $2,500 tax rebate for purchases of electric vehicles, and $1,500 for plug-in hybrid vehicles.^[3]

Charging stations

As of October 2021^[update], there were about 210 public AC level 2 charging stations and 25 public DC charging stations in Rhode Island.^[4]

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, signed into law in November 2021, allocates US$22 million to charging stations in Rhode Island.^[5]

As of 2022^[update], the state government recognizes I-95 as a potential "alternative fuel corridor" with plans for charging stations every 50 miles (80 km).^[6]