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EVS Rhode Island EV Service Centre Market Entry

Decision-grade Rhode Island EV service-centre market-entry artifact with sourced facts, explicit assumptions, hard gates and full audit.

2025 plug-in stock

16,100

DOE/Experian rounded 2025 Rhode Island light-duty BEV+PHEV registration benchmark.

2024 plug-in share

842.3%

Exact-component 2024 Rhode Island plug-in share of new light-duty sales.

Public ports

867

Current public charging ports at access-date snapshot.

Base payback

28.986

Base simple payback sensitivity; not a forecast.

01/The verdict in full

Executive summary

Reviewed Rhode Island evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

02

Headline market indicators

Reviewed Rhode Island evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

Headline market indicators

Current rounded light-duty plug-in stock
Value
16,100
Unit
BEV+PHEV vehicles
Source
[ri_current_stock]
Exact 2024 plug-in sales share
Value
8.423
Unit
percent
Source
[alliance_ri]
AFDC public charging-port access snapshot
Value
867
Unit
ports
Source
[afdc_ri]
District 1 exact stock share
Value
49.171
Unit
percent
Source
[alliance_d1][alliance_ri]
Base annual EBITDA sensitivity
Value
13,800
Unit
USD
Source
[evs_model]

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_headline_kpis

03

BEV/PHEV stock history

Reviewed Rhode Island evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

BEV/PHEV stock history

31 Dec 2024—Alliance/S&P exact
Bev
7,407
Phev
5,566
Plug In Total
12,973
Scope
Exact light-duty powertrain snapshot
Source
[alliance_ri]
2024—DOE rounded
Bev
8,300
Phev
6,000
Plug In Total
14,300
Scope
Rounded light-duty registration series; separate from exact Alliance/S&P
Source
[afdc_ri]
2025—DOE rounded current
Bev
9,800
Phev
6,300
Plug In Total
16,100
Scope
Rounded BEV+PHEV benchmark and current TAM anchor
Source
[ri_current_stock]

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_registered_stock

04

Sales and adoption history

Reviewed Rhode Island evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

Sales and adoption history

31 Dec 2024 exact stock
Registered Plugin Stock
12,973
Annual Additions
4,164
New Sales Share Pct
8.423
Source
Stock and 2024 sales flow [alliance_ri]
2024 rounded DOE
Registered Plugin Stock
14,300
Annual Additions
—
New Sales Share Pct
—
Source
8,300 BEV + 6,000 PHEV [afdc_ri]
2025 rounded DOE
Registered Plugin Stock
16,100
Annual Additions
—
New Sales Share Pct
—
Source
9,800 BEV + 6,300 PHEV [ri_current_stock]

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_adoption_history

05

Powertrain mix

Reviewed Rhode Island evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

Powertrain mix

2024 BEV—exact Alliance/S&P
Vehicles
7,407
Share Of 2025 Plugins Pct
57.096
Source
[alliance_ri]
Share Of 2024 Fleet Pct
0.915
2024 PHEV—exact Alliance/S&P
Vehicles
5,566
Share Of 2025 Plugins Pct
42.904
Source
[alliance_ri]
Share Of 2024 Fleet Pct
0.688
2025 BEV—rounded DOE
Vehicles
9,800
Share Of 2025 Plugins Pct
60.87
Source
[ri_current_stock]
Share Of 2024 Fleet Pct
—
2025 PHEV—rounded DOE
Vehicles
6,300
Share Of 2025 Plugins Pct
39.13
Source
[ri_current_stock]
Share Of 2024 Fleet Pct
—

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_stock_powertrain

06

Definition reconciliation

Reviewed Rhode Island evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

Definition reconciliation

Alliance/S&P 31 Dec 2024
Value
12,973
Definition
Exact 7,407 BEV + 5,566 PHEV light-duty registrations.
Control
Exact historical and district denominator.
DOE/Experian 2024
Value
14,300
Definition
Rounded 8,300 BEV + 6,000 PHEV.
Control
Separate rounded historical series.
DOE/Experian 2025
Value
16,100
Definition
Rounded 9,800 BEV + 6,300 PHEV light-duty registrations.
Control
Current TAM anchor; retain rounding.
2024 plug-in sales
Value
4,164 / 8.423%
Definition
2,548 BEV + 1,616 PHEV divided by the published powertrain component sum of 49,437.
Control
Sales flow, not stock.
Charging inventories
Value
805 public ports at 1 Jan 2025; AFDC access snapshot 867 public + 154 private
Definition
Alliance: 691 L2 + 114 DC-fast; AFDC page is a volatile access-date snapshot.
Control
Ports, stations, plans and awards remain separate.

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_definition_reconciliation

07

2030 EV scenarios

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2030 EV scenarios

Cautious
Base Year
2,025
Base Stock
16,100
Annual Growth Pct
5
Modelled 2030 Evs
20,548
Status
EVS SENSITIVITY—NOT OFFICIAL FORECAST
Source
[evs_model]
Base
Base Year
2,025
Base Stock
16,100
Annual Growth Pct
10
Modelled 2030 Evs
25,929
Status
EVS SENSITIVITY—NOT OFFICIAL FORECAST
Source
[evs_model]
High
Base Year
2,025
Base Stock
16,100
Annual Growth Pct
15
Modelled 2030 Evs
32,383
Status
EVS SENSITIVITY—NOT OFFICIAL FORECAST
Source
[evs_model]

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_forecast

08

Charging infrastructure

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Charging infrastructure

1 Jan 2025—Alliance/S&P
Level2 Ports
691
Dc Fast Ports
114
Total Public Ports
805
Stations
343
Source
300 L2 plus 43 DC-fast stations [alliance_ri]
Public Ports
805
Private Ports
—
Total Ports
805
12 Aug 2026 access—AFDC state page
Level2 Ports
—
Dc Fast Ports
—
Total Public Ports
867
Stations
—
Source
Access snapshot; page also lists 154 private ports [afdc_ri]
Public Ports
867
Private Ports
154
Total Ports
1,021
17 Jul 2024—NEVI Phase 1 completion
Level2 Ports
—
Dc Fast Ports
4
Total Public Ports
—
Stations
—
Source
Four new DC fast-charging ports on I-95; included in inventories only when operational [ri_nevi_phase]
Public Ports
—
Private Ports
—
Total Ports
—

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_charging_history

09

Charging diligence

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Charging diligence

Definition
Requirement
Separate ports, stations, connectors, planned sites, awards, funding and commissioned locations.
Status
MANDATORY
Rhode Island NEVI
Requirement
Count only commissioned ports; four Phase 1 DC-fast ports and Phase 2 funding are not interchangeable with statewide inventory.
Status
OPEN [ri_nevi_phase][ri_nevi_phase2]
Pilot EVSE
Requirement
Load study, licensed contractor/entity, permit, inspection, utility approval, networking and logs.
Status
OPEN [ri_electrician][ri_electrical_entity]
Electricity price
Requirement
Use exact tariff and demand charges; 24.15¢/kWh is the 2024 all-sector average, not a site quote.
Status
OPEN [eia_electricity]
Utility incentives
Requirement
Model zero until serving utility gives written eligibility and reservation.
Status
ZERO [ri_powerup]

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_charger_reliability

10

Vehicle parc age and service demand

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Vehicle parc age and service demand

Rhode Island average vehicle age
Value
11.5
Unit
years
Implication
Younger than the national 12.2-year benchmark but close enough for wear-led tasks to matter [alliance_ri].
District 1 plug-in stock
Value
6,379
Unit
vehicles
Implication
3,644 BEV + 2,735 PHEV; 11.6-year average age and $81.4k median household income [alliance_d1].
District 2 plug-in stock
Value
6,594
Unit
vehicles
Implication
3,763 BEV + 2,831 PHEV; 11.4-year average age and $90.3k median household income [alliance_d2].
District 1 sales
Value
2,022
Unit
vehicles
Implication
50.40% of exact statewide plug-in flow; only a broad concentration proxy [alliance_d1].
Statewide population
Value
1,114,521
Unit
people
Implication
Small statewide scale; favour staged entry [census_ri].

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_parc_age_service

11

TAM / SAM / SOM controls

Reviewed Rhode Island evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

TAM / SAM / SOM controls

TAM—rounded 2025 light-duty registrations
Value
16,100
Unit
vehicles
Status
SOURCED / ROUNDED
Basis
DOE/Experian 9,800 BEV + 6,300 PHEV [ri_current_stock].
Service-window sensitivity
Value
4,830
Unit
vehicles
Status
EVS ASSUMPTION
Basis
TAM × 30% [evs_model].
Independent-consideration sensitivity
Value
1,208
Unit
vehicles
Status
EVS ASSUMPTION
Basis
Service window × 25%, rounded [evs_model].
3 more rows in the full report

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_tam_sam_som

12

Customer segments

Reviewed Rhode Island evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

Customer segments

Out-of-warranty southern Rhode Island EV households
Priority
P1
Need
OEM-procedure diagnostics, transparent scope and safe HV isolation.
Used-EV buyers and sellers
Priority
P1
Need
Pre-purchase scan, battery-health evidence and uncertainty disclosure.
Commuters to Greater Boston
Priority
P1
Need
Rapid booking, tyres, brakes, thermal and charging-fault service.
Tourism, rental and hospitality fleets
Priority
P2
Need
Seasonal capacity, evidence packs and uptime reporting.
PHEV owners
Priority
P1
Need
Combined engine, emissions, HV and cooling competence; PHEVs are 38.86% of exact plug-in stock.

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_customer_segments

13

Fleet segments

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Fleet segments

Delivery and field-service fleets
Priority
—
Offer
—
Evidence
—
Rental and hospitality fleets
Priority
—
Offer
—
Evidence
—
Municipal and institutional fleets
Priority
—
Offer
—
Evidence
—
Regional employer fleets
Priority
—
Offer
—
Evidence
—

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_fleet_segments

14

Leading brands and models

Reviewed Rhode Island evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

Leading brands and models

—
Priority
—
Reason
—
Evidence
Official Providence service centre confirms local OEM competition; state model mix is not quantified.
—
Priority
—
Reason
—
Evidence
No Rhode Island facility was identified in the official locator.
—
Priority
—
Reason
—
Evidence
PHEVs are 38.86% of exact 2024 plug-in stock.
—
Priority
—
Reason
—
Evidence
Rhode Island model mix not quantified.

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_brands_models

15In the full report

OEM competitors

Reviewed Rhode Island evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

This section is in the full report.

16In the full report

Independent competitors

Reviewed Rhode Island evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

This section is in the full report.

17In the full report

Priority cities and regions

Reviewed Rhode Island evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

This section is in the full report.

18In the full report

Consumer incentives

Reviewed Rhode Island evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

This section is in the full report.

19In the full report

Business and investment incentives

Reviewed Rhode Island evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

This section is in the full report.

20In the full report

Tax snapshot

Reviewed Rhode Island evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

This section is in the full report.

21In the full report

Licensing, consumer and franchise controls

Reviewed Rhode Island evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

This section is in the full report.

22In the full report

Labour and skills

Reviewed Rhode Island evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

This section is in the full report.

23In the full report

High-voltage safety

Reviewed Rhode Island evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

This section is in the full report.

24In the full report

Battery and waste

Reviewed Rhode Island evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

This section is in the full report.

25

Data and consumer controls

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Data and consumer controls

Estimate and authorization
Rule
R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-38.3 controls requested written estimates, authorization and added work.
Implication
Auditable customer record.
Invoice, notices and replaced parts
Rule
Implement statutory invoice, notice and parts-return requirements.
Implication
Consumer-law control.
Battery-health statements
Rule
No unsupported degradation or remaining-life prediction.
Implication
Evidence product, not promise.
Customer data
Rule
Collect only necessary VIN, contact and service records with role-based access.
Implication
Franchise-ready control.

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_data_consumer

27In the full report

Operating model

Reviewed Rhode Island evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

This section is in the full report.

28In the full report

Franchise model

Reviewed Rhode Island evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

This section is in the full report.

29In the full report

Annual economics

Reviewed Rhode Island evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

This section is in the full report.

30In the full report

90-day pilot economics

Reviewed Rhode Island evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

This section is in the full report.

31In the full report

Risks

Reviewed Rhode Island evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

This section is in the full report.

32

Mitigations

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Mitigations

Demand
Mitigation
250 paid-job clinic, three fleet LOIs and VIN/task capture before lease.
Owner
—
Trigger
Paid-job or repeat threshold missed.
Cost
Mitigation
Compare Warwick/Cranston with Providence–Pawtucket south on occupancy, wage and drive-time evidence.
Owner
—
Trigger
Base payback exceeds 36 months.
Safety
Mitigation
Observed authorization, LOTO, PPE, quarantine and responder drills.
Owner
—
Trigger
Any critical audit failure.
Parts/data
Mitigation
Green/amber/red VIN-task matrix and NASTF/OEM subscriptions.
Owner
—
Trigger
No lawful procedure/part/tool path.
Site/power
Mitigation
Utility, local permitting, fire and drainage/resilience memo before lease.
Owner
—
Trigger
Schedule/load/cost miss.
Waste
Mitigation
Generator category, characterization, recipient and PHMSA carrier evidence.
Owner
—
Trigger
Any missing chain document.

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_mitigations

33In the full report

90-day entry plan

Reviewed Rhode Island evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

This section is in the full report.

34In the full report

Explicit go / no-go gates

Reviewed Rhode Island evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

This section is in the full report.

35

Methodology

Reviewed Rhode Island evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

Methodology

Queue control
Method
Selected only locked rank-30 Rhode Island; checked no completed duplicate.
Control
—
Source hierarchy
Method
State/federal agencies first; Alliance/S&P for exact 2024 snapshots; commercial pages only for presence.
Control
—
Definitions
Method
Kept exact 2024, rounded 2024/2025, ports, stations, plans and funding separate.
Control
—
Geography
Method
Used two congressional districts only as broad proxies and OEM locations as commercial signals.
Control
—
TAM/SAM/SOM
Method
Rounded registrations × explicit EVS sensitivities; verified SAM unquantified; executable SOM zero.
Control
—
Forecast
Method
Five-year 5%/10%/15% sensitivities from rounded 2025 anchor.
Control
—
Economics
Method
Three-bay embedded-cell jobs × ARO; gross profit less fixed opex; no incentive value.
Control
—
Release
Method
Evidence thresholds control site, scope, fleet route and franchise.
Control
—

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_methodology

36

Data gaps

Reviewed Rhode Island evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

Data gaps

Exact 2025 BEV/PHEV extract
Effect
—
Closure
—
VIN/age/warranty/task catchment
Effect
—
Closure
—
Competitor price, scope, capacity and lead time
Effect
—
Closure
—
Exact-site rent, power, tariff, tax and permitting
Effect
—
Closure
—
Battery/waste classifications and recipients
Effect
—
Closure
—
EV/HV technician availability and wage premium
Effect
—
Closure
—
Franchise and motor-vehicle-service law route
Effect
—
Closure
—

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_data_gaps

37

Complete source register

Reviewed Rhode Island evidence and EVS controls. Sourced facts, assumptions, uncertainty and release conditions remain separated.

Complete source register

afdc_ri
Publisher
U.S. Department of Energy
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://afdc.energy.gov/states/ri
ri_current_stock
Publisher
U.S. Department of Energy
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://afdc.energy.gov/vehicle-registration
alliance_ri
Publisher
Alliance for Automotive Innovation
Publication Date
2025-01-01
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Authoritative industry
Href
https://www.autosinnovate.org/resources/insights/ri
alliance_d1
Publisher
Alliance for Automotive Innovation
Publication Date
2025-01-01
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Authoritative industry
Href
https://www.autosinnovate.org/resources/insights/ri/1
alliance_d2
Publisher
Alliance for Automotive Innovation
Publication Date
2025-01-01
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Authoritative industry
Href
https://www.autosinnovate.org/resources/insights/ri/2
ri_repair_statute
Publisher
Rhode Island General Assembly
Publication Date
2025
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE5/5-38.3/5-38.3-3.htm
ri_hazard_rule
Publisher
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management / Cornell LII
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Authoritative legal mirror
Href
https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/rhode-island/250-RICR-140-10-1.14
ri_universal_rule
Publisher
Rhode Island Code of Regulations / Justia
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Authoritative legal mirror
Href
https://regulations.justia.com/states/rhode-island/title-250/chapter-140/subchapter-10/part-1/section-250-ricr-140-10-1-14/
census_ri
Publisher
U.S. Census Bureau
Publication Date
2026-06-01
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/RI/INC110221
ri_nevi_phase
Publisher
Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources
Publication Date
2024-07-17
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://energy.ri.gov/press-releases/rhode-island-becomes-first-state-complete-phase-1-under-national-electric-vehicle
ri_ev_laws
Publisher
U.S. Department of Energy
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://afdc.energy.gov/laws/all?state=RI
ri_incentives
Publisher
Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources
Publication Date
2026-07-01
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://energy.ri.gov/incentives
ri_drive_fleet
Publisher
Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources and Infrastructure Bank
Publication Date
2026-01-08
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://drive.ri.gov/drive-ev-project
ri_repair_law
Publisher
Rhode Island General Assembly / Justia
Publication Date
2025
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Authoritative legal mirror
Href
https://law.justia.com/codes/rhode-island/title-5/chapter-5-38-3/section-5-38-3-2/
ri_auto_body
Publisher
Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://dbr.ri.gov/about-dbr/i-need-initial-license
business_hub
Publisher
Rhode Island Department of State
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://www.sos.ri.gov/divisions/business-services
ri_franchise_scope
Publisher
Rhode Island General Assembly
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE31/31-5.1/INDEX.HTM
tax_register
Publisher
Rhode Island Department of State
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://www.sos.ri.gov/divisions/business-services/ri-business/pay-your-business-taxes
ri_sales_tax
Publisher
Rhode Island Division of Taxation
Publication Date
2025-12-01
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://tax.ri.gov/tax-sections/sales-excise-taxes/sales-use-tax
ri_corp_tax
Publisher
Rhode Island Division of Taxation
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://tax.ri.gov/tax-sections/corporate-tax
ri_business_resources
Publisher
Rhode Island Department of State
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://www.sos.ri.gov/divisions/business-services/ri-business/start-your-rhode-island-business
ri_nevi_phase2
Publisher
Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources
Publication Date
2024-11-14
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://energy.ri.gov/press-releases/rhode-island-becomes-1st-state-us-launch-community-approach-phase-national-electric
labor_wage
Publisher
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Publication Date
2024-04-03
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://www.bls.gov/oes/2023/may/oes_ri.htm
ri_osha
Publisher
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://www.osha.gov/contactus/bystate/RI/areaoffice
ri_electrician
Publisher
Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://dlt.ri.gov/regulation-and-safety/professional-regulation
ri_electrical_entity
Publisher
Rhode Island Department of State
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/260-30-15-7
ri_universal_waste
Publisher
Rhode Island Code of Regulations / Justia
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Authoritative legal mirror
Href
https://regulations.justia.com/states/rhode-island/title-250/chapter-140/subchapter-10/part-1/section-250-ricr-140-10-1-14/
ri_hazardous
Publisher
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://dem.ri.gov/environmental-protection-bureau/waste-management/hazardous-waste
ri_permits
Publisher
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://dem.ri.gov/
eia_electricity
Publisher
U.S. Energy Information Administration
Publication Date
2025-11-10
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://www.eia.gov/electricity/state/rhodeisland/
osha_333
Publisher
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.333
osha_loto
Publisher
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://www.osha.gov/laws-regs/regulations/standardnumber/1910/1910.147
epa_battery
Publisher
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://www.epa.gov/hw/lithium-ion-battery-recycling-frequently-asked-questions
epa_609
Publisher
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://www.epa.gov/mvac/section-609-technician-training-and-certification-programs
phmsa
Publisher
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/lithiumbatteries
nhtsa_ev_safety
Publisher
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/electric-and-hybrid-vehicles
ase_xev
Publisher
ASE
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Authoritative industry
Href
https://www.ase.com/xev
ftc_franchise
Publisher
Federal Trade Commission
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://www.ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/rules/franchise-rule
nastf
Publisher
NASTF
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Authoritative industry
Href
https://wp.nastf.org/
irs_clean_vehicle
Publisher
Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources
Publication Date
2026-05-20
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://drive.ri.gov/drive-ev-project/faq
rivian_nearby
Publisher
Rivian
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Commercial primary source
Href
https://rivian.com/experience/service
tesla_providence
Publisher
Tesla
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Commercial primary source
Href
https://www.tesla.com/findus/location/service/teslaprovidence333adelaideave
waynes_ev
Publisher
Wayne’s Service Plus
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Commercial primary source
Href
https://waynesservice.com/services/electric-car-repair
sampsons_ev
Publisher
Sampson’s Automotive
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Commercial primary source
Href
https://www.sampsonsauto.com/frequently-asked-questions
one_above
Publisher
One Above Auto Works
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Commercial primary source
Href
https://oneaboveautoworks.com/
ri_drive_ev
Publisher
Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources and Infrastructure Bank
Publication Date
2026-05-20
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://drive.ri.gov/drive-ev-project/drive-ev
federal_30c_expired
Publisher
Internal Revenue Service
Publication Date
—
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/alternative-fuel-vehicle-refueling-property-credit
ri_powerup
Publisher
Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources and Infrastructure Bank
Publication Date
2026-05-15
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Primary / authoritative
Href
https://drive.ri.gov/powerupri
evs_logo
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
EVS asset
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
evs_model
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
EVS assumption register
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_stock_card
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_share_card
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_ports_card
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_payback_card
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_stock_chart
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_adoption_chart
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_forecast_chart
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_economics_chart
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_decision_summary
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_headline_kpis
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_registered_stock
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_adoption_history
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_stock_powertrain
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_definition_reconciliation
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_forecast
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_charging_history
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_charger_reliability
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_parc_age_service
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_tam_sam_som
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_customer_segments
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_fleet_segments
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_brands_models
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_oem_competitors
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_independent_competitors
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_regions
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_consumer_incentives
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_business_incentives
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_tax_snapshot
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_entity_licensing
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_labour
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_hv_safety
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_battery_waste
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_data_consumer
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_service_portfolio
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_operating_model
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_franchise_model
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_annual_scenarios
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_pilot_scenarios
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_risks
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_mitigations
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_plan_90_day
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_gates
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_methodology
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_data_gaps
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/
widget_table_source_audit
Publisher
EVS Worldwide
Publication Date
2026-08-12
Accessed At
2026-08-12
Classification
Artifact provenance
Href
https://evsworldwide.com/

Source: EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_source_audit

Method / Sources and confidence

Where every figure
comes from.

Registrations, charging and legal requirements are read from primary sources. Where no official dataset exists, the model and its assumptions are published instead of a single unexplained number. This report is a dated snapshot: August 2026.

  1. 01Rhode Island Transportation Data for Alternative Fuels and Vehicles
  2. 02Vehicle Registration Counts by State
  3. 03Rhode Island Economic Data
  4. 04Rhode Island Congressional District 1
  5. 05Rhode Island Congressional District 2
  6. 06R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-38.3-3—Obligations of Motor Vehicle Repair Shop
  7. 07250-RICR-140-10-1—Hazardous Waste Management
  8. 08250-RICR-140-10-1.14—Universal Waste
  9. 09QuickFacts—Rhode Island
  10. 10Rhode Island Completes NEVI Phase 1
  11. 11Rhode Island Alternative Fuel Laws and Incentives
  12. 12State and Federal Energy Incentives
  13. 13DRIVE EV Overview
  14. 14Motor Vehicle Repair Shop Act—Definitions
  15. 15Auto Body Initial Licensing
  16. 16Rhode Island Business Services
  17. 17R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-5.1—Motor Vehicle Manufacturer and Dealer Practices
  18. 18Pay Your Business Taxes
  19. 19Sales & Use Tax
  20. 20Corporate Tax
  21. 21Start Your Rhode Island Business
  22. 22Rhode Island Launches Community NEVI Phase
  23. 23Rhode Island OEWS—Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
  24. 24Rhode Island OSHA Area Office
  25. 25Professional Regulation—Electricians
  26. 26Board of Examiners of Electricians—260-RICR-30-15-7
  27. 27Universal Waste Management Requirements
  28. 28Hazardous Waste Management Rules
  29. 29Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
  30. 30Rhode Island Electricity Profile 2024
  31. 3129 CFR 1910.333
  32. 3229 CFR 1910.147
  33. 33Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling FAQ
  34. 34Section 609 Technician Training
  35. 35Transporting Lithium Batteries
  36. 36Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Safety
  37. 37xEV High-Voltage Safety Certifications
  38. 38Franchise Rule
  39. 39National Automotive Service Task Force
  40. 40DRIVE EV FAQ—Federal Credit Status
  41. 41Rivian Service Locations
  42. 42Tesla Service Providence
  43. 43Electric Car Repair
  44. 44Electric Vehicle Service FAQ
  45. 45One Above Auto Works
  46. 46DRIVE EV
  47. 47Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit
  48. 48PowerUpRI
  49. 49EVS Transparent SVG Logo
  50. 50EVS Rhode Island Decision Model
  51. 51EVS artifact provenance—widget_stock_cardReturn bounded reviewed rows for stock_card.
  52. 52EVS artifact provenance—widget_share_cardReturn bounded reviewed rows for share_card.
  53. 53EVS artifact provenance—widget_ports_cardReturn bounded reviewed rows for ports_card.
  54. 54EVS artifact provenance—widget_payback_cardReturn bounded reviewed rows for payback_card.
  55. 55EVS artifact provenance—widget_stock_chartReturn bounded reviewed rows for stock_chart.
  56. 56EVS artifact provenance—widget_adoption_chartReturn bounded reviewed rows for adoption_chart.
  57. 57EVS artifact provenance—widget_forecast_chartReturn bounded reviewed rows for forecast_chart.
  58. 58EVS artifact provenance—widget_economics_chartReturn bounded reviewed rows for economics_chart.
  59. 59EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_decision_summaryReturn bounded reviewed rows for decision_summary_table.
  60. 60EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_headline_kpisReturn bounded reviewed rows for headline_kpis_table.
  61. 61EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_registered_stockReturn bounded reviewed rows for registered_stock_table.
  62. 62EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_adoption_historyReturn bounded reviewed rows for adoption_history_table.
  63. 63EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_stock_powertrainReturn bounded reviewed rows for stock_powertrain_table.
  64. 64EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_definition_reconciliationReturn bounded reviewed rows for definition_reconciliation_table.
  65. 65EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_forecastReturn bounded reviewed rows for forecast_table.
  66. 66EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_charging_historyReturn bounded reviewed rows for charging_history_table.
  67. 67EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_charger_reliabilityReturn bounded reviewed rows for charger_reliability_table.
  68. 68EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_parc_age_serviceReturn bounded reviewed rows for parc_age_service_table.
  69. 69EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_tam_sam_somReturn bounded reviewed rows for tam_sam_som_table.
  70. 70EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_customer_segmentsReturn bounded reviewed rows for customer_segments_table.
  71. 71EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_fleet_segmentsReturn bounded reviewed rows for fleet_segments_table.
  72. 72EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_brands_modelsReturn bounded reviewed rows for brands_models_table.
  73. 73EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_oem_competitorsReturn bounded reviewed rows for oem_competitors_table.
  74. 74EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_independent_competitorsReturn bounded reviewed rows for independent_competitors_table.
  75. 75EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_regionsReturn bounded reviewed rows for regions_table.
  76. 76EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_consumer_incentivesReturn bounded reviewed rows for consumer_incentives_table.
  77. 77EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_business_incentivesReturn bounded reviewed rows for business_incentives_table.
  78. 78EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_tax_snapshotReturn bounded reviewed rows for tax_snapshot_table.
  79. 79EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_entity_licensingReturn bounded reviewed rows for entity_licensing_table.
  80. 80EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_labourReturn bounded reviewed rows for labour_table.
  81. 81EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_hv_safetyReturn bounded reviewed rows for hv_safety_table.
  82. 82EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_battery_wasteReturn bounded reviewed rows for battery_waste_table.
  83. 83EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_data_consumerReturn bounded reviewed rows for data_consumer_table.
  84. 84EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_service_portfolioReturn bounded reviewed rows for service_portfolio_table.
  85. 85EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_operating_modelReturn bounded reviewed rows for operating_model_table.
  86. 86EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_franchise_modelReturn bounded reviewed rows for franchise_model_table.
  87. 87EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_annual_scenariosReturn bounded reviewed rows for annual_scenarios_table.
  88. 88EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_pilot_scenariosReturn bounded reviewed rows for pilot_scenarios_table.
  89. 89EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_risksReturn bounded reviewed rows for risks_table.
  90. 90EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_mitigationsReturn bounded reviewed rows for mitigations_table.
  91. 91EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_plan_90_dayReturn bounded reviewed rows for plan_90_day_table.
  92. 92EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_gatesReturn bounded reviewed rows for gates_table.
  93. 93EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_methodologyReturn bounded reviewed rows for methodology_table.
  94. 94EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_data_gapsReturn bounded reviewed rows for data_gaps_table.
  95. 95EVS artifact provenance—widget_table_source_auditReturn bounded reviewed rows for source_audit_table.

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