EV Charger Installers in Rhode Island
Find EV charger installers in Rhode Island. We've gathered 12 installers from across Rhode Island with their phone number, address, hours, and Google rating, so you can compare and reach out for quotes. Listings span Bristol, Westerly, Cumberland, South Kingstown, Coventry and Middletown and more, so there's likely an electrician near you. The installers below average 4.8 stars on Google. With residential electricity averaging 28.6¢/kWh in Rhode Island, a properly installed Level 2 charger lets you fill up at home for a fraction of public charging.
Before you hire in Rhode Island: price your install
Rhode Island at a glance
- 28.6¢
- per kWh, residential
- $162.40
- average monthly bill
- 567 kWh
- average monthly use
- $17.19
- to add 60 kWh at home
#5 most expensive of 51
EIA, 2024 annual avg
EIA, 2024 annual avg
Roughly 200–250 miles of range at 28.6¢/kWh
12 EV charger installers in Rhode Island
Spread across Rhode Island so there's likely one near you. Enter your ZIP above to sort nearest-first, or tap a pin on the map. Details from public Google Business Profiles: verify before hiring.
How to choose an EV charger installer in Rhode Island
Hire a licensed electrician (NEC 625)
A Level 2 charger is a 240V branch circuit, so the work must be done by an electrician licensed in Rhode Island and follow NEC Article 625, which governs electric-vehicle supply equipment. Confirm they carry liability insurance and a labor warranty on the install, not just the manufacturer's warranty on the charger itself.
Check your panel can handle the new 240V circuit
A good installer runs a load calculation before quoting. A Level 2 charger typically needs a dedicated 40–60A double-pole breaker, and an older or fully-loaded panel may need a subpanel or a service upgrade. Ask whether your panel has the spare capacity or whether the quote includes panel work: it's the single biggest cost variable.
Confirm the permit, inspection & hardwired vs. plug-in
A reputable contractor pulls the electrical permit and schedules the Rhode Island inspection: skipping it can void insurance and fail at resale. Decide between a hardwired charger (cleaner, supports higher amperage, often required outdoors) and a NEMA 14-50 outlet (plug-in, portable). Both are valid; make sure the quote states which you're getting.
What to know before hiring in Rhode Island
The largest utilities serving Rhode Island homes are The Narragansett Electric (332,540 residential customers, 28.3¢/kWh). Your utility sets the rate your charging costs, and it is also who an installer files interconnection or service paperwork with, so name it when you ask for quotes.
Check the license before you sign
Electrical contractors in Rhode Island are licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Division of Professional Regulation. Journeyman Electrician and Electrical Contractor (Master) licenses.
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Listing data is sourced from public Google Business Profiles and may be out of date. WattSimple is not affiliated with, and does not endorse or recommend, any listed company. Verify licensing and details directly before hiring.
The charger side of the install
Most electricians will install a charger you supply, and the circuit follows the charger: a 48 A hardwired unit needs a 60 A circuit, a 40 A plug-in unit a 14-50 on a 50 A circuit. Choose it before the quote so the quote matches. Most non-Tesla EVs built before 2025 have a J1772 port; a NACS car takes the wall charger's NACS version. The portable unit plugs into an existing 14-50 outlet on a 50 A circuit with no install. It is J1772-only.
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Smart charger
Emporia Classic EV Charger
Best for: Best value in a 48 A smart charger, and tight panels via PowerSmart
Portable charger
Lectron Portable Level 2 J1772 Charger (NEMA 14-50)
Best for: Renters and second homes with an existing 14-50 outlet
Other energy pros in Rhode Island
Frequently asked questions
Plan your EV charger install
Size the circuit and breaker (NEC 125% rule).
Home charger install costEstimate the full installed price by state.
EV charging cost calculatorWhat it costs to charge at home vs. public.
Rhode Island electricity ratesWhat you pay per kWh today in Rhode Island.
EV charger installation costAn evergreen guide to what drives the price.
Do I need a panel upgrade?When a charger needs more electrical capacity.
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