The adventure SUV costs about $16.65 to charge at home.
Pre-filled with the Rivian R1S Dual-Motor Standard: 92.5 kWh usable battery, 2.52 mi/kWh. Change any number to match your car.
The Rivian R1S Dual-Motor is the adventure SUV of this group — a proper off-roader with 14 inches of ground clearance, seating for seven, and up to 1,025 horsepower in its quickest form. The Dual-Motor Standard version uses a 92.5 kWh usable battery for an EPA-estimated 270 miles of range, and a full home charge at the US average rate costs about $16.65, or about 6–7 cents per mile. It is the least efficient EV on this site, but it is also the most capable off-road by a wide margin, and it still costs far less to run than any gas SUV of its size.
The R1S is built for a different job than the other cars here. It will ford streams, climb rocks and tow up to 7,700 pounds, with a tank-turn trick and an air suspension that raises the body for rough trails. That capability costs efficiency: at 85 MPGe it uses nearly twice the electricity per mile of a Hyundai Ioniq 6. Rivian knows this, which is why the R1S also offers bigger batteries — the Large pack gives 329 miles and the Max pack up to 410 miles. This page covers the Dual-Motor Standard version, the cheapest way into an R1S, starting from about $77,900.
| Specification | Rivian R1S Dual-Motor Standard |
|---|---|
| Battery (usable) | 92.5 kWh (usable) |
| EPA-estimated range | 270 miles |
| Efficiency | 2.52 miles per kWh (85 MPGe (EPA)) |
| 10–80% DC fast charge | ~30 minutes |
| Max DC fast-charge power | 210 kW |
| Charge port | NACS (2025+) |
| Starting MSRP | From $77,900 (approx. — verify with dealer) |
Efficiency is the number that matters most for your wallet. At 2.52 miles per kWh, every kilowatt-hour of electricity takes you 2.52 miles. A more efficient car needs fewer kilowatt-hours for the same trip, so it costs less to charge even with the same battery size.
The table below uses the US average home rate of $0.18 per kWh (EIA, August 2026) and the national public fast-charging average of $0.48 per kWh (estimate). The "mixed" column assumes 80% home charging and 20% public charging, which matches how most owners actually charge.
| Annual mileage | Home only | Public only | Mixed (80/20) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,000 miles | $571.43 | $1,523.81 | $761.90 |
| 12,000 miles | $857.14 | $2,285.71 | $1,142.86 |
| 15,000 miles | $1,071.43 | $2,857.14 | $1,428.57 |
At home the R1S costs about $72 a month to drive 1,000 miles at the US average home rate of $0.18 per kWh. In Washington ($0.146) that is about $58, in Texas ($0.159) about $63, and in Florida ($0.150) about $60. In California ($0.298) the same month costs roughly $118. The 11.5 kW onboard charger refills the Standard battery in about 8 hours on a Level 2 wall connector, and Rivian's own wall charger integrates with the car's app for scheduled overnight charging. Because the R1S is heavy and less aerodynamic than a car, gentle highway speeds make a real difference — driving at 65 mph instead of 80 mph can add 10% or more to your range.
On a DC fast charger the R1S peaks at about 210 kW and takes roughly 30 minutes to go from 10% to 80% on the Standard battery — longer on the bigger packs, which need 35 to 40 minutes. Rivian's own Adventure Network chargers are built for remote locations and work seamlessly with the car's navigation, and the native NACS port (from 2025) opens up Tesla Superchargers too. At the national average public rate of about $0.48 per kWh, a full charge costs around $44, and a 10–80% stop costs about $31. Public charging is the most expensive way to run an R1S, so owners who can charge at home save the most — about $100 a month versus charging only in public.
The gas rival is the Toyota Sequoia, a full-size three-row SUV at about 21 mpg combined. Over 60,000 miles in five years the Sequoia burns about 2,857 gallons, costing roughly $11,714 at $4.10 a gallon. The R1S uses about 23,800 kWh for the same distance, costing around $5,710 on a typical 80% home / 20% public mix. The five-year fuel saving is about $6,000 — and the R1S is quicker, quieter and far more capable off-road than the Sequoia. The R1S starts from about $77,900, which is luxury money, but its fuel bill is smaller than a compact gas car's, and it will go places no other EV on this site can follow.
| 5 years / 60,000 miles | Rivian R1S | Toyota Sequoia (gas) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy used | 23,810 kWh | 2,857 gallons |
| Fuel cost (5 years) | $5,714.29 | $11,714.29 |
| You save with the Rivian R1S | $6,000.00 over 5 years | |
EV figure uses a typical 80% home / 20% public mix at the US average home rate ($0.18/kWh) and the $0.48/kWh public average. Gas figure uses 21 mpg combined and $4.10 per gallon (AAA, November 2026). Fuel costs only — purchase price, insurance and maintenance are not included.
Electricity prices vary enormously by state. The table below shows what a full 0–100% home charge of the Rivian R1S costs in the ten biggest EV states, at each state's average residential rate (EIA, August 2026).
| State | Rate ($/kWh) | Full home charge |
|---|---|---|
| California | $0.297 | $27.52 |
| Texas | $0.159 | $14.72 |
| Florida | $0.150 | $13.87 |
| Washington | $0.146 | $13.53 |
| New York | $0.286 | $26.50 |
| Arizona | $0.150 | $13.92 |
| Colorado | $0.172 | $15.88 |
| Oregon | $0.159 | $14.73 |
| New Jersey | $0.246 | $22.76 |
| Georgia | $0.159 | $14.71 |
| US average | $0.180 | $16.65 |
A full 0–100% home charge of the Rivian R1S Dual-Motor Standard costs about $16.65 at the US average residential rate of $0.18 per kWh (EIA, August 2026). At a public DC fast charger, the same charge costs about $44.40 at the national average of $0.48 per kWh.
About $0.071 per mile on home charging alone, or about $0.095 per mile on a typical mix of 80% home and 20% public charging. Driving 1,000 miles a month costs about $95.24 on that mix, or about $1,142.86 a year for 12,000 miles.
On a DC fast charger, the Rivian R1S goes from 10% to 80% in ~30 minutes at up to 210 kW. At home on a Level 2 charger, a full charge takes roughly 7 to 10 hours overnight, depending on your charger's power.
Yes — for almost every EV owner. Home electricity averages about $0.18 per kWh in the US, while public fast charging averages about $0.48 per kWh. A home Level 2 charger typically costs $500 to $1,500 installed (before any utility rebates), and most owners recover that cost in one to two years of fuel savings.
Among large EV states, Washington is cheapest at about $0.146 per kWh, followed by Florida at $0.150 and Texas at $0.159. California is the most expensive large state at about $0.298 per kWh. Your state can change your monthly charging bill by $40 or more.
The R1S is big, heavy and boxy, so it uses more electricity per mile — about 2.52 miles per kWh versus 3.92 for the Hyundai Ioniq 6. That means 1,000 miles a month costs about $72 at home versus about $46 for the Ioniq 6. The trade-off is capability: the R1S tows 7,700 pounds, seats seven, and goes off-road in ways no other EV here can. You pay for that capability in electricity, but it is still far cheaper than the gas Toyota Sequoia it replaces.
Estimates only. Battery capacity is usable capacity (usable); Tesla does not publish usable capacity, so Tesla figures are widely reported estimates. Electricity rates are statewide averages from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (August 2026); your utility, rate plan, time of use, taxes and fees will change your actual bill. Public charging at $0.48/kWh is a national average estimate. EPA range and efficiency are estimates for the Dual-Motor Standard trim; real-world figures vary with speed, temperature, terrain and driving style. MSRP is approximate — verify with the dealer. Rates updated November 2026. Not financial advice.