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Rhode Island’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program

The RI NEVI Program will create a robust roadmap to expand a safe, reliable, accessible, and equitable electric vehicle charging network throughout the state.

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Overview

Established by the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program provides $28.5 million in combined federal and state funding to Rhode Island to support the buildout of a reliable, statewide EV charging network.

During Phase 1, Rhode Island developed its Alternative Fuel Corridor network and, in summer 2024, became the first state in the nation to achieve full certification from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) by installing NEVI-compliant fast charging stations at key Park & Ride locations.

For Phase 2 of NEVI, Rhode Island is continuing to build on this progress by investing approximately $24 million in funding to support new EV charging infrastructure across 18 municipalities statewide.

This investment represents the state’s largest expansion of EV charging infrastructure and makes Rhode Island the first state in New England to fully award and invest remaining federal EV funding into community-based charging infrastructure beyond highway corridors.

In total, these projects will deliver over 100 new EV charging stations across the state.

Charging stations are being installed at convenient, everyday locations including municipal and state facilities, gas stations, retail centers, and other community-based destinations. The projects include a mix of direct current fast chargers (DCFC) and Level 2 chargers to support both quick charging and longer-duration visits.

Projects have been awarded and are underway, with additional sites expected to come online in the coming months, including the Newport Park and Ride, which is expected to be operational later this spring.

 

Where NEVI Investments Are Being Made

The map below highlights where NEVI funding is being invested across Rhode Island, reflecting the continued expansion of EV charging infrastructure into communities statewide.

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The table below provides a breakdown of EV charging stations by municipality:

Municipality Stations
Cumberland 2
Providence 8
Pawtucket 12
Middletown 10
North Smithfield 6
North Kingstown 6
Woonsocket 6
Cranston 9
Warwick 6
Johnston 6
East Providence 2
West Greenwich 12
Barrington 2
Smithfield 2
Scituate 2
South Kingstown 7
Burrillville 2
Westerly 2

 

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NEVI Phase 2 – Community Approach

Learn more about the Community Charging Expansion & program details

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State-Owned Charging Sites

View Rhode Island’s state-led charging infrastructure efforts

NEVI Charging Maps

Explore current and planned charging locations across the state

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NEVI Phase 1

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Approved RI NEVI State Plans

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NEVI Phase 2

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NEVI Roadmap

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Sign Up for NEVI Program Updates and Newsletters

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Past and Upcoming Webinars

Questions or Feedback?

Please contact us at: Energy.RINEVI@energy.ri.gov