R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-3-101: Special electric and hybrid electric vehicle registration plate designation.

The administrator of the division of motor vehicles is hereby authorized to promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary to provide and issue a registration plate for motor vehicles powered in whole or in part by a storage battery. These plates may be made available to owners of vehicles recognized by the registry as electric-powered vehicles subject to the regular prescribed registration fee, and any transfer or remake fees, if applicable.