Rivian R1S Cost to Own (2026)
Dual-Motor AWD · 321 mi range · 135.0 kWh battery · MSRP $75,900
Home charging cost/mile
6.7¢
vs 18.8¢ gas
Annual fuel cost
$805
$2,259 for gas car
Fuel savings/year
$1,454
$7,270 over 5 yrs
5-yr TCO vs Chevrolet Tahoe
-$2,244
gas wins
Rivian R1S Charging Costs
Home Charging (Level 2)
Cost per full charge
$21.74
Cost per mile
6.7¢
Annual fuel cost (12K mi)
$805
Charger power
11.5 kW max
Time to charge (20%→full)
~9.4 hrs
At 16.1¢/kWh national average (EIA 2025). Your rate may vary — check your local utility.
DC Fast Charging
Peak DC charge rate
200 kW
Time to 80% (fast charge)
45 min
Public cost per kWh (avg)
28–42¢
Cost per fast charge (est.)
$38–$45
Public DC fast charging costs 3–5× more per mile than home charging. Road trips add up — most owners use home charging for 80–90% of miles.
5-Year Cost Comparison: Rivian R1S vs Chevrolet Tahoe
12,000 miles/year, national average energy prices, base trim prices. No federal tax credit (ended Sept 2025).
| Cost category | Rivian R1S | Chevrolet Tahoe | EV saves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase price (MSRP) | $75,900 | $57,900 | -$18,000 |
| Fuel (5 years) | $4,025 | $11,295 | +$7,270 |
| Maintenance (5 years) | $3,400 | $9,000 | +$5,600 |
| Insurance (5 years) | $16,000 | $13,000 | -$3,000 |
| Depreciation (5 years) | $36,432 | $24,318 | -$12,114 |
| 5-year running total | $59,857 | $57,613 | -$2,244 |
5-year running costs = depreciation + fuel + insurance + maintenance. Purchase price shown for reference, not included in running total.
Key Specs: Rivian R1S
Range
321 miles
Battery
135.0 kWh
Efficiency
2.4 mi/kWh
Level 2 max
11.5 kW
DC fast max
200 kW
Time to 80% (DC)
45 minutes
5-yr depreciation
~48% of MSRP
Annual maintenance
~$680
Your actual cost depends on your state's electricity rate
Washington charges 10.2¢/kWh — the Rivian R1S costs $278/yr to fuel there. In Hawaii at 44.3¢/kWh, it's $1,217/yr. Same car, 4× the fuel cost.
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