BMW iX
$63/month avg
Range: 364 miles
Efficiency: 2.9 mi/kWh
Electricity needed (1,000 miles): 400 kWh
Electricity needed (12,000 miles): 4,800 kWh
Daily home charging cost (1,000-mile month): $2.40
EPA range per full charge: 410 miles
How Much Does It Cost to Charge a Rivian R1S
Dual Standard configuration with home-charging cost benchmarks, state-by-state electricity comparisons, and practical monthly planning metrics.
Battery
135 kWh
Range
410 mi
Efficiency
2.5 mi/kWh
MSRP
$78,900
Rivian R1S is frequently researched by families and adventure-oriented buyers who need three-row utility but want realistic EV operating-cost expectations. Because it is a large electric SUV, monthly charging cost depends heavily on your home-versus-public split. At the current home benchmark ($0.18/kWh), 1,000 miles is about $72.00. At a full public-charging pattern ($0.45/kWh), that same mileage is about $180.00.
Ideal For
- Large-family households comparing electric SUV running costs versus full-size gas SUVs.
- Drivers who combine school/work mileage with weekend regional travel and want predictable charging budgets.
- Buyers evaluating whether heavy public charging changes annual cost expectations for a large EV SUV.
- Owners planning daily Level 2 home charging to control monthly spend.
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Cost to Charge Rivian R1S at Home
Home charging snapshot using the current U.S. residential rate of $0.18/kWh.
Electricity rate used
$0.18/kWh
Energy use per 100 miles
40.0 kWh
Cost per 100 miles
$7.20
Cost per full charge
$24.30
Home cost (1,000 miles)
$72.00
Home cost (12,000 miles/year)
$864.00
Home Charging Breakdown
Cost to Charge Rivian R1S at Public Charging Stations
100% public charging snapshot using $0.45/kWh.
Public rate used
$0.45/kWh
Energy use per 100 miles
40.0 kWh
Cost per 100 miles
$18.00
Cost per full charge
$60.75
Public cost (1,000 miles)
$180.00
Public cost (12,000 miles/year)
$2,160.00
Public Charging Breakdown
Daily public charging cost (1,000-mile month): $6.00
Extra monthly cost vs home: $108.00 higher
Extra annual cost vs home: $1,296.00 higher
Compared to gas baseline: spend $727.68/year more
Seasonal Charging Cost: Rivian R1S
Large-pack profile (>100 kWh). Large battery vehicles generally reduce range anxiety, but seasonal HVAC and thermal management can still move monthly cost materially.
Planning heuristic (not a universal rule). Reviewed monthly. Sources: AAA EV temperature testing; U.S. DOE weather and fuel-economy guidance; Recurrent model-level seasonal behavior datasets.
Winter factor range
+18% to +38%
Factor band: 1.18x-1.38x baseline.
Summer factor range
+6% to +15%
Factor band: 1.06x-1.15x baseline.
Estimated home monthly cost (1,000 miles)
Winter: $84.96-$99.36
Summer: $76.32-$82.80
Estimated public monthly cost (1,000 miles)
Winter: $212.40-$248.40
Summer: $190.80-$207.00
Use planned overnight windows and avoid unnecessary high-SOC public sessions during weather extremes.
Need detailed seasonal budgeting methods? Read the Winter EV Charging Cost Guide and Summer EV Charging Cost Guide.
Charging Costs by State
Top 5 cheapest states for Rivian R1S: North Dakota, Arkansas, Idaho, Missouri, Nebraska
| State | Rate | Monthly Cost | Annual Cost | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $0.11/kWh | $44.00 | $528.00 | #1 |
| Arkansas | $0.12/kWh | $48.00 | $576.00 | #2 |
| Idaho | $0.12/kWh | $48.00 | $576.00 | #3 |
| Missouri | $0.12/kWh | $48.00 | $576.00 | #4 |
| Nebraska | $0.12/kWh | $48.00 | $576.00 | #5 |
| Oklahoma | $0.12/kWh | $48.00 | $576.00 | #6 |
| Iowa | $0.13/kWh | $52.00 | $624.00 | #7 |
| Kentucky | $0.13/kWh | $52.00 | $624.00 | #8 |
| Louisiana | $0.13/kWh | $52.00 | $624.00 | #9 |
| Montana | $0.13/kWh | $52.00 | $624.00 | #10 |
| Nevada | $0.13/kWh | $52.00 | $624.00 | #11 |
| North Carolina | $0.13/kWh | $52.00 | $624.00 | #12 |
| South Dakota | $0.13/kWh | $52.00 | $624.00 | #13 |
| Tennessee | $0.13/kWh | $52.00 | $624.00 | #14 |
| Utah | $0.13/kWh | $52.00 | $624.00 | #15 |
| Washington | $0.13/kWh | $52.00 | $624.00 | #16 |
| Wyoming | $0.13/kWh | $52.00 | $624.00 | #17 |
| Georgia | $0.14/kWh | $56.00 | $672.00 | #18 |
| Kansas | $0.14/kWh | $56.00 | $672.00 | #19 |
| Mississippi | $0.14/kWh | $56.00 | $672.00 | #20 |
| Arizona | $0.15/kWh | $60.00 | $720.00 | #21 |
| Florida | $0.15/kWh | $60.00 | $720.00 | #22 |
| Minnesota | $0.15/kWh | $60.00 | $720.00 | #23 |
| New Mexico | $0.15/kWh | $60.00 | $720.00 | #24 |
| Oregon | $0.15/kWh | $60.00 | $720.00 | #25 |
| South Carolina | $0.15/kWh | $60.00 | $720.00 | #26 |
| Virginia | $0.15/kWh | $60.00 | $720.00 | #27 |
| West Virginia | $0.15/kWh | $60.00 | $720.00 | #28 |
| Alabama | $0.16/kWh | $64.00 | $768.00 | #29 |
| Colorado | $0.16/kWh | $64.00 | $768.00 | #30 |
| Indiana | $0.16/kWh | $64.00 | $768.00 | #31 |
| Texas | $0.16/kWh | $64.00 | $768.00 | #32 |
| Delaware | $0.17/kWh | $68.00 | $816.00 | #33 |
| Illinois | $0.17/kWh | $68.00 | $816.00 | #34 |
| Ohio | $0.17/kWh | $68.00 | $816.00 | #35 |
| Wisconsin | $0.18/kWh | $72.00 | $864.00 | #36 |
| Maryland | $0.20/kWh | $80.00 | $960.00 | #37 |
| Michigan | $0.20/kWh | $80.00 | $960.00 | #38 |
| Pennsylvania | $0.20/kWh | $80.00 | $960.00 | #39 |
| New Jersey | $0.23/kWh | $92.00 | $1,104.00 | #40 |
| Vermont | $0.23/kWh | $92.00 | $1,104.00 | #41 |
| Connecticut | $0.25/kWh | $100.00 | $1,200.00 | #42 |
| Alaska | $0.26/kWh | $104.00 | $1,248.00 | #43 |
| New Hampshire | $0.26/kWh | $104.00 | $1,248.00 | #44 |
| New York | $0.27/kWh | $108.00 | $1,296.00 | #45 |
| Maine | $0.30/kWh | $120.00 | $1,440.00 | #46 |
| Massachusetts | $0.31/kWh | $124.00 | $1,488.00 | #47 |
| Rhode Island | $0.31/kWh | $124.00 | $1,488.00 | #48 |
| California | $0.35/kWh | $140.00 | $1,680.00 | #49 |
| Hawaii | $0.42/kWh | $168.00 | $2,016.00 | #50 |
How Long Does It Take to Charge?
Level 1 (120V outlet)
Speed: 2-3 miles/hour
Time to full: 85-113 hours
Best for: Overnight charging and low daily mileage
Level 2 (240V home)
Speed: 14-17 miles/hour
Time to full: 13-19 hours
Best for: Daily home charging
DC Fast Charging
Speed: up to 250 kW (95 miles in 15 min)
Time to 80%: about 36 minutes
Best for: Road trips and fast top-ups
Networks: Tesla Supercharger, Electrify America, EVgo
Full Specifications
| Model Year | 2026 |
| Trim | Dual Standard |
| Battery Size | 135 kWh |
| Range | 410 miles |
| Efficiency | 2.5 mi/kWh |
| Charging Speed | L1: 2-3 miles/hour; L2: 14-17 miles/hour; DC Fast: up to 250 kW (95 miles in 15 min) |
| Seating | 7 seats |
| Category | suv |
| MSRP | $78,900 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to charge a Rivian R1S per month?
At $0.18/kWh home charging, R1S is about $72.00 per 1,000 miles. At $0.45/kWh public charging, it is about $180.00 for the same monthly distance.
What is Rivian R1S charging cost per 100 miles?
Using current benchmark assumptions, R1S runs near $7.20 per 100 miles on home electricity and about $18.00 per 100 miles on full public charging.
How much more does public charging cost for Rivian R1S?
Compared with home-first charging behavior, full public charging is about $108.00 higher per month and about $1,296.00 higher per year for a 12,000-mile profile.
How long does Rivian R1S take to charge at home and DC fast stations?
Typical planning windows are around 85-113 hours on Level 1, 13-19 hours on Level 2, and about 36 minutes to 80% on DC fast charging under favorable station and battery conditions.
Can Rivian R1S still save money versus gas each year?
Against a 25 MPG gas baseline at $2.98/gal, R1S saves about $568.32 per year at home-rate assumptions.
Who is Rivian R1S best suited for from a charging-cost perspective?
R1S is strongest for large-household drivers who can keep most charging at home and use DC fast charging selectively for longer trips. With a 410-mile EPA range profile, charging mix remains the largest controllable cost lever.
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Cost assumptions: $0.18/kWh electricity,$2.98/gal gas, 25 MPG gas baseline, updated monthly.