How Much Does It Cost to Charge a Rivian R1T

Dual Standard configuration with home-charging cost benchmarks, state-by-state electricity comparisons, and practical monthly planning metrics.

Battery

135 kWh

Range

420 mi

Efficiency

2.6 mi/kWh

MSRP

$73,900

Rivian R1T is a high-intent model for buyers who want electric truck capability and need realistic charging-cost planning before purchase. Compared with sedan and compact crossover EVs, truck energy demand is higher, so charging mix has an outsized impact. At the current home benchmark ($0.18/kWh), 1,000 miles is about $70.04. At a full public-charging pattern ($0.45/kWh), the same mileage is about $175.10.

Ideal For
  • Truck owners evaluating real monthly EV energy cost before replacing gas pickups.
  • Drivers with mixed personal and utility use who need predictable annual charging budgets.
  • Buyers deciding whether frequent public charging is financially viable for electric truck ownership.
  • Households assessing Level 2 home charging necessity for daily recovery.

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Cost to Charge Rivian R1T 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
38.9 kWh
Cost per 100 miles
$7.00
Cost per full charge
$24.30
Home cost (1,000 miles)
$70.04
Home cost (12,000 miles/year)
$840.47

Home Charging Breakdown

Electricity needed (1,000 miles): 389 kWh

Electricity needed (12,000 miles): 4,669 kWh

Daily home charging cost (1,000-mile month): $2.33

EPA range per full charge: 420 miles

Cost to Charge Rivian R1T at Public Charging Stations

100% public charging snapshot using $0.45/kWh.

Public rate used
$0.45/kWh
Energy use per 100 miles
38.9 kWh
Cost per 100 miles
$17.51
Cost per full charge
$60.75
Public cost (1,000 miles)
$175.10
Public cost (12,000 miles/year)
$2,101.17

Public Charging Breakdown

Daily public charging cost (1,000-mile month): $5.84

Extra monthly cost vs home: $105.06 higher

Extra annual cost vs home: $1,260.70 higher

Compared to gas baseline: spend $668.85/year more

Seasonal Charging Cost: Rivian R1T

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: $82.65-$96.65

Summer: $74.24-$80.54

Estimated public monthly cost (1,000 miles)

Winter: $206.61-$241.63

Summer: $185.60-$201.36

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 R1T: North Dakota, Arkansas, Idaho, Missouri, Nebraska

StateRateMonthly CostAnnual CostRank
North Dakota$0.11/kWh$42.80$513.62#1
Arkansas$0.12/kWh$46.69$560.31#2
Idaho$0.12/kWh$46.69$560.31#3
Missouri$0.12/kWh$46.69$560.31#4
Nebraska$0.12/kWh$46.69$560.31#5
Oklahoma$0.12/kWh$46.69$560.31#6
Iowa$0.13/kWh$50.58$607.00#7
Kentucky$0.13/kWh$50.58$607.00#8
Louisiana$0.13/kWh$50.58$607.00#9
Montana$0.13/kWh$50.58$607.00#10
Nevada$0.13/kWh$50.58$607.00#11
North Carolina$0.13/kWh$50.58$607.00#12
South Dakota$0.13/kWh$50.58$607.00#13
Tennessee$0.13/kWh$50.58$607.00#14
Utah$0.13/kWh$50.58$607.00#15
Washington$0.13/kWh$50.58$607.00#16
Wyoming$0.13/kWh$50.58$607.00#17
Georgia$0.14/kWh$54.47$653.70#18
Kansas$0.14/kWh$54.47$653.70#19
Mississippi$0.14/kWh$54.47$653.70#20
Arizona$0.15/kWh$58.37$700.39#21
Florida$0.15/kWh$58.37$700.39#22
Minnesota$0.15/kWh$58.37$700.39#23
New Mexico$0.15/kWh$58.37$700.39#24
Oregon$0.15/kWh$58.37$700.39#25
South Carolina$0.15/kWh$58.37$700.39#26
Virginia$0.15/kWh$58.37$700.39#27
West Virginia$0.15/kWh$58.37$700.39#28
Alabama$0.16/kWh$62.26$747.08#29
Colorado$0.16/kWh$62.26$747.08#30
Indiana$0.16/kWh$62.26$747.08#31
Texas$0.16/kWh$62.26$747.08#32
Delaware$0.17/kWh$66.15$793.77#33
Illinois$0.17/kWh$66.15$793.77#34
Ohio$0.17/kWh$66.15$793.77#35
Wisconsin$0.18/kWh$70.04$840.47#36
Maryland$0.20/kWh$77.82$933.85#37
Michigan$0.20/kWh$77.82$933.85#38
Pennsylvania$0.20/kWh$77.82$933.85#39
New Jersey$0.23/kWh$89.49$1,073.93#40
Vermont$0.23/kWh$89.49$1,073.93#41
Connecticut$0.25/kWh$97.28$1,167.32#42
Alaska$0.26/kWh$101.17$1,214.01#43
New Hampshire$0.26/kWh$101.17$1,214.01#44
New York$0.27/kWh$105.06$1,260.70#45
Maine$0.30/kWh$116.73$1,400.78#46
Massachusetts$0.31/kWh$120.62$1,447.47#47
Rhode Island$0.31/kWh$120.62$1,447.47#48
California$0.35/kWh$136.19$1,634.24#49
Hawaii$0.42/kWh$163.42$1,961.09#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 (99 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 Year2026
TrimDual Standard
Battery Size135 kWh
Range420 miles
Efficiency2.6 mi/kWh
Charging SpeedL1: 2-3 miles/hour; L2: 14-17 miles/hour; DC Fast: up to 250 kW (99 miles in 15 min)
Seating5 seats
Categorytruck
MSRP$73,900

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to charge a Rivian R1T per month?

At $0.18/kWh home charging, R1T is about $70.04 per 1,000 miles. At $0.45/kWh public charging, it is about $175.10 for the same monthly distance.

What is Rivian R1T charging cost per 100 miles?

Using current benchmark assumptions, R1T runs near $7.00 per 100 miles on home electricity and about $17.51 per 100 miles on full public charging.

How much more does public charging cost for Rivian R1T?

Compared with home-first charging behavior, full public charging is about $105.06 higher per month and about $1,260.70 higher per year for a 12,000-mile profile.

How long does Rivian R1T 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 R1T still save money versus gas each year?

Against a 25 MPG gas baseline at $2.98/gal, R1T saves about $591.85 per year at home-rate assumptions.

Who is Rivian R1T best suited for from a charging-cost view?

R1T is best for drivers who need truck utility and can anchor most charging at home. With a 420-mile EPA range profile, route planning and charging mix are the largest cost levers month to month.

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Cost assumptions: $0.18/kWh electricity,$2.98/gal gas, 25 MPG gas baseline, updated monthly.