EV Laws, Regs, Programs


RI EV Rebates, Incentives, Laws


RI state has a number of laws, incentives, rebates, programs, and initiatives at the state, city, and utility level with regards to green energy, fleet electrification, zero emission vehicles, EV charging infrastructure, and other climate mitigation measures.

RI EV purchase rebates & inventives

Rhode Island has 4 incentives or rebates at the state and city level with regards to the purchase or lease of an electric vehicle.

RI Electric Drive Vehicle License Plates
RI Electric Vehicle Emissions Inspection Exemption
RI Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) Rebates
RI Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Deployment Support


RI EV charging equipment rebates & incentives

Rhode Island has 5 incentives and rebates at the state or city level with regards to the purchase of EV charging equipment and infrastructure.

RI Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Parking Restriction
RI Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station Incentive - Rhode Island Energy
RI Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Development Support
RI Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Support
RI Rhode Island National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Planning


RI EV charging rate discounts


RI commercial electrification incentives

Rhode Island has the following incentives for commercial electrification:

RI Ocean State Clean Cities


RI other incentives


RI EV laws & programs

Rhode Island has 11 laws at the state level with regards to green energy, fleet electrification, zero emission vehicles, EV charging infrastructure, and other climate mitigation measures.

RI Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) and Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Acquisition Requirements
RI Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Tax Exemption Authorization - Warren
RI Electric Drive Vehicle License Plates
RI Electric Transit Bus Pilot and Replacement Program
RI Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Parking Restriction
RI Electric Vehicle (EV) Infrastructure Development Support
RI Low-Speed Vehicle Access to Roadways - City of Newport
RI Low-Speed Vehicle Access to Roadways - Prudence Island
RI Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Deployment Support
RI Petroleum Reduction Initiative
RI Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Deployment Support