EV Charge Charging a Tesla Model 3 at home in Rhode Island costs about $83 per 1,000 miles, or $0.083 per mile, at the state’s average residential rate of 28.18¢ per kWh (August 2026). A full charge from empty runs about $25.76.
Rhode Island ranks #7 of 51 for electricity prices (1 = most expensive), so this is above the U.S. average of $54 per 1,000 miles for the same car. A 30-mpg gas car would spend about $144 on fuel for those 1,000 miles at Rhode Island’s $4.33 a gallon, so home charging saves roughly $61 every 1,000 miles.
Home charging vs Supercharger vs gas in Rhode Island
| Option | Price | Per 1,000 miles | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home, standard rate | 28.18¢/kWh | $83 | $1,000 |
| Tesla Supercharger (non-member avg.) | $0.62/kWh | $185 | $2,219 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $4.33/gal | $144 | $1,732 |
On a Supercharger the same 1,000 miles cost $185, $102 more than at home. That’s even more than gas.
Cost by electric utility in Rhode Island
| Utility | Est. rate | 1,000 miles (Tesla Model 3) | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Narragansett Electric | 27.80¢ | $82 | $25.41 |
| Pascoag Utility District | 16.25¢ | $48 | $14.86 |
| Block Island Utility District | 39.01¢ | $115 | $35.66 |
Tesla Model 3 vs other EVs in Rhode Island
| EV | kWh/100 mi (EPA) | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y | 27.5 | $77 |
| Tesla Model 3 | 29.6 | $83 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 | 31.7 | $89 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV | 32.6 | $92 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E | 33.6 | $95 |
| Kia EV9 | 43.0 | $121 |
| Rivian R1S | 44.4 | $125 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning | 47.9 | $135 |
Tesla Model 3 charging cost in states near Rhode Island
| State | ¢/kWh | Per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 24.51 | $73 |
| Rhode Island | 28.18 | $83 |
| Massachusetts | 30.48 | $90 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fully charge a Tesla Model 3 in Rhode Island?
About $25.76 from empty to full at home, using Rhode Island’s average rate of 28.18¢ per kWh and the EPA rating of 29.6 kWh per 100 miles over a 309-mile range. Topping up from 20% to 80% costs roughly $15.46.
Is it cheaper to charge a Tesla Model 3 than to buy gas in Rhode Island?
Yes at home: $83 vs $144 per 1,000 miles for a 30-mpg car. At a Supercharger it is not: $185 per 1,000 miles.
How much does a Tesla Model 3 add to an electric bill in Rhode Island?
Driving 1,000 miles a month adds about $83 to a Rhode Island electric bill, or $83 a month at 12,000 miles a year.
How can I charge a Tesla Model 3 cheaper in Rhode Island?
Charge at home overnight, and ask your utility for a time-of-use or EV plan: off-peak prices are often well below the average rate used here. See our time-of-use guide.
More: EV charging cost in Rhode Island · cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in every state · EV charging cost calculator.
Cost to charge a Tesla Model 3 in other states
- Alabama
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- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- All 50 states for the Tesla Model 3
Sources: EIA Electric Power Monthly (August 2026); fueleconomy.gov (EPA, Model 3 Performance); DCFC Tracker (Superchargers); EIA gasoline prices. Method: how we calculate.
