More miles don’t always mean more fun. Tour charming towns in the country’s smallest state for a summertime road trip free from range anxiety. Even cars with low-range capacity can hack this haul without a problem. Split the drive into two or three days to properly enjoy all three destinations, each equipped with EC chargers.

Start by hanging ten in Narragansett, New England’s surf capital. The town’s population balloons from roughly 15,000 to 34,000 between May and September, with visitors arriving en masse to exploit sandy beaches and coastal hiking trails that have attracted travelers for over a century.

Providence, Rhode Island‘s quirky capital, makes a good case for staying overnight. The city’s riverfront passes a dizzying mix of 18th-century architecture and contemporary skyscrapers, all within walking distance of restaurants fit for all tastes. Plant City is a two-story smorgasbord dedicated to veganism, and Dune Brothers Seafood serves New England clam chowder from a lobster-red shack on wheels. After taking a brewery tour to spots like Bayberry Beer Hall and Moniker, you’ll need a night’s rest before sitting in the driver’s seat.

Gilded Age Newport is Rhode Island’s grand finale. Spend the day touring opulent 19th-century summer cottages once occupied by families like the Astors and Vanderbilts, then watch the sunset along Cliff Walk, a 3.5-mile seaside promenade. The historic setting might not seem like the place to find EC charging stations, but au contraire – according to Plugshare, this picturesque peninsula boasts nearly a dozen.

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