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title: "Cost to Charge a Tesla Model S in Rhode Island (August 2026)"
description: "Charging a Tesla Model S in Rhode Island costs about $9.15 per 100 miles and $102.99 a month at 28.18¢/kWh; a full charge is about $31.86. All trims compared."
url: https://evchargecosts.com/states/rhode-island/tesla-model-s/
updated: 2026-10-26
---

# Cost to charge a Tesla Model S in Rhode Island

Charging a **2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels)** (32.5 kWh per 100 miles, EPA) at Rhode Island's average residential price of 28.18¢/kWh costs about **$9.15 per 100 miles** and **$102.99 a month** for 13,500 miles a year. A full charge from empty (348 miles EPA range) costs about **$31.86**.

- **Per 100 miles:** $9.15 (28.18¢/kWh)
- **Per year:** $1,235.90 (vs $1,912.05 for gas)
- **Full charge:** $31.86 (348 mi EPA range)
- **Per month:** $102.99 (13,500 mi a year)

## Tesla Model S trims: charging cost in Rhode Island

EPA efficiency and range for every current trim.

**Tesla Model S home charging cost in Rhode Island at 28.18¢/kWh**

| Trim | kWh/100 mi | EPA range | Per 100 miles | Per month | Full charge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026 Tesla Model S | 27.1 | 410 mi | $7.65 | $86.01 | $31.35 |
| 2026 Tesla Model S Plaid | 30.6 | 368 mi | $8.62 | $96.97 | $31.72 |
| 2026 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in wheels) | 36.2 | 309 mi | $10.20 | $114.80 | $31.53 |
| 2025 Tesla Model S | 27.1 | 410 mi | $7.65 | $86.01 | $31.35 |
| 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels) | 32.5 | 348 mi | $9.15 | $102.99 | $31.86 |
| 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (21in wheels) | 36.1 | 312 mi | $10.18 | $114.58 | $31.78 |

## Charging time at home

Miles of range added per hour of charging.

The 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels) adds about 4.4 miles of range per hour on a 120 V outlet and 23.6 miles per hour on a 240 V, 32 A charger, based on its EPA efficiency. Try other chargers in the [charging time calculator](https://evchargecosts.com/charging-time/).

## Tesla Model S vs a gas car in Rhode Island

With regular gasoline at $4.249 a gallon (EIA New England average, October 19, 2026), a 30 mpg car costs $1,912.05 a year to fuel for 13,500 miles. The Tesla Model S costs $1,235.90 — $676.15 less.

## Charging a Tesla Model S in nearby states

**2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels) monthly charging cost, Rhode Island and neighboring states**

| State | Electricity (¢/kWh) | Per 100 miles | Per month |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Connecticut](https://evchargecosts.com/states/connecticut/tesla-model-s/) | 24.51 | $7.96 | $89.58 |
| Rhode Island this page | 28.18 | $9.15 | $102.99 |
| [Massachusetts](https://evchargecosts.com/states/massachusetts/tesla-model-s/) | 30.48 | $9.90 | $111.40 |

## Other EVs in Rhode Island

- Tesla ### [Tesla Model Y](https://evchargecosts.com/states/rhode-island/tesla-model-y/) $85.16 ( / month) 26.9 kWh/100 mi, 337 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model 3](https://evchargecosts.com/states/rhode-island/tesla-model-3/) $83.62 ( / month) 26.4 kWh/100 mi, 346 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Model X](https://evchargecosts.com/states/rhode-island/tesla-model-x/) $108.57 ( / month) 34.2 kWh/100 mi, 329 mi range
- Tesla ### [Tesla Cybertruck](https://evchargecosts.com/states/rhode-island/tesla-cybertruck/) $136.02 ( / month) 42.9 kWh/100 mi, 325 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Equinox EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/rhode-island/chevrolet-equinox-ev/) $103.41 ( / month) 32.6 kWh/100 mi, 307 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Blazer EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/rhode-island/chevrolet-blazer-ev/) $113.00 ( / month) 35.6 kWh/100 mi, 283 mi range
- Chevrolet ### [Chevrolet Silverado EV](https://evchargecosts.com/states/rhode-island/chevrolet-silverado-ev/) $157.09 ( / month) 49.6 kWh/100 mi, 286 mi range
- Ford ### [Ford Mustang Mach-E](https://evchargecosts.com/states/rhode-island/ford-mustang-mach-e/) $106.63 ( / month) 33.6 kWh/100 mi, 240 mi range

See the [Tesla Model S charging cost in every state](https://evchargecosts.com/vehicles/tesla-model-s/) or [all EVs in Rhode Island](https://evchargecosts.com/states/rhode-island/).

## Questions people ask

### How much does it cost to charge a Tesla Model S in Rhode Island?

About $9.15 per 100 miles and $102.99 a month for 13,500 miles a year, for the 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels) (32.5 kWh/100 mi) at 28.18¢/kWh.

### How much is a full charge for a Tesla Model S in Rhode Island?

About $31.86 for 113.1 kWh from the wall, enough for the 348-mile EPA range of the 2025 Tesla Model S Plaid (19in wheels).

### How long does it take to charge a Tesla Model S at home?

Adding 100 miles takes about 22 h 34 min on a 120 V Level 1 outlet and 4 h 14 min on a 32 A Level 2 charger (7.68 kW).

### Is a Tesla Model S cheaper to run than a gas car in Rhode Island?

On fuel, yes: $1,235.90 a year versus $1,912.05 for a 30 mpg car at $4.249/gal.

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Source page: https://evchargecosts.com/states/rhode-island/tesla-model-s/
Data: EIA (electricity August 2026, gasoline 2026-10-19), EPA fueleconomy.gov. License: CC BY 4.0.