Cost to Charge a Kia EV6 in Rhode Island

$27.68 for a full charge at 29.23¢/kWh — $11.98 per 100 miles, about $1,438 a year.

Charging details

Rhode Island residential average, EIA June 2026

Charge from / to 0% → 100%
Comparison assumptions

Kia EV6 in Rhode Island

$27.68 for a full charge
Per 100 miles
$11.98
Per mile
$0.12
Per year
$1,438
vs petrol / yr
$196
  • Electricity per year
  • Petrol per year

The full picture

Charging cost breakdown for a Kia EV6
Item Energy Cost
This charge 94.7 kWh $27.68
Full charge (0–100%) 94.7 kWh $27.68
Per 100 miles 41.0 kWh $11.98
Per year (12,000 mi) 4920.0 kWh $1,438
Same year on petrol (30 mpg) $1,634
Difference $196

What charging actually costs here

Filling a Kia EV6 from empty in Rhode Island costs $27.68. The car draws 94.7 kWh from the wall for a full 231-mile charge, and Rhode Island residential electricity averages 29.23¢ per kWh. That works out at $11.98 per 100 miles, or $0.12 a mile.

Rhode Island is more expensive than average: 29.23¢ against a national mean of 19.42¢, which ranks it 46 of 51 for electricity price. The same car costs $12.42 to fill in Nevada and $49.93 in Hawaii — a 4.0× spread across the country for identical driving.

Against a petrol car doing 30 mpg at $4.09 a gallon, electricity here is 1.1× cheaper per mile: $11.98 versus $13.62 per 100 miles. Over 12,000 miles a year that is $196 saved.

Similar EVs in Rhode Island

Charging cost of comparable EVs in Rhode Island
Vehicle Per 100 mi Full charge Per year
Volkswagen ID. Buzz 40.8 kWh $27.91 $1,431
Tesla Cybertruck 42.9 kWh $40.75 $1,505
Kia EV9 43 kWh $32.68 $1,508
Porsche Taycan 39 kWh $33.40 $1,368
Hyundai Ioniq 9 38 kWh $35.54 $1,333
Acura ZDX 37.7 kWh $35.59 $1,322

The same car in nearby-priced states

Charging a Kia EV6 in states with similar electricity prices
State ¢/kWh Full charge Per year
New Jersey 24.95 $23.63 $1,228
New Hampshire 27.01 $25.58 $1,329
Alaska 28.21 $26.72 $1,388
New York 29.49 $27.93 $1,451
Maine 29.59 $28.02 $1,456
Massachusetts 29.61 $28.04 $1,457

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to charge a Kia EV6 in Rhode Island?
$27.68 for a full charge from empty. The car needs 94.7 kWh at the wall and Rhode Island residential electricity averages 29.23¢ per kWh.
How much does a Kia EV6 cost per mile in Rhode Island?
About $0.12 a mile, or $11.98 per 100 miles. Over 12,000 miles a year that is roughly $1,438 of electricity.
Is charging a Kia EV6 cheaper than petrol in Rhode Island?
Yes — 1.1 times cheaper per mile. Electricity costs $11.98 per 100 miles here against $13.62 for a 30 mpg petrol car at $4.09 a gallon, a saving of about $196 a year.
How long does a full charge last?
The EPA rates the Kia EV6 at 231 miles combined. Cold weather, motorway speeds and a loaded car all reduce that; the EPA number is a standardised test, not a guarantee.
Does this include charging losses?
Yes. The EPA's 41 kWh/100 mi figure is measured at the wall socket, so the energy lost in the charger and cabling is already in the number. No extra efficiency factor is applied.

Vehicle data: EPA fueleconomy.gov, model years 2025-2027. Electricity: EIA Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A, residential, June 2026. Petrol: EIA weekly retail gasoline price, 24 August 2026.

Estimates for informational purposes only. Real charging cost depends on your tariff, time of use, charger efficiency, temperature, driving style and state of charge. EPA figures are a standardised test result, not a promise about your car.

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