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2022 Rivian R1S range and charging cost

Range, Explore Package AWD

316miles

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12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.

100200300400500Median 247R1S: 316 miles
35 EVs (2022), one trim per model: the cheapest with a rating. Median 247 miles.
2022 Rivian R1S range by trim
TrimDriveRange, mikWh per 100 miMPGeFull chargeCost a year
Explore Package AWDAWD31648.669$26.12$992
Adventure AWDAWD31648.669$26.12$992
Launch Edition AWDAWD31648.669$26.12$992

Charging cost

Explore Package AWD, 48.6 kWh per 100 miles. Home charging.

Full charge
$26.12
Per mile
8.3 cents
Per month
$83
Per year
$992
  • Median 2022 SUV: 23 mpg, 13.9 cents per mile.
  • Saves $678 a year at 12,000 miles.

Charging specs

Charging specs by version
VersionPlugOnboard AC, kWDC peak, kW10-80%, minLevel 2, hoursBattery, kWh
AllN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A140
AllN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Charging specs: maker data, one source.

Do I need a Level 2 charger?

Yes. A 120 V outlet adds 29 miles in 10 hours.

You drive 33 miles a day.

Explore Package AWD. 120 V outlet: 1.4 kW.

Trip cost

Explore Package AWD: 48.6 kWh per 100 miles
TripkWhCost
100 miles48.6$8.26
300 miles145.8$24.79
500 miles243.1$41.32
1,000 miles486.1$82.64

Commute cost

Per month
$72
Per year
$859
Miles a month
867

Explore Package AWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.

Range by year

24026028030032034036020222023202420252026
R1S: range of the cheapest rated trim, 2022 to 2026.

R1S by year: price, hp, mpg, size

Rivals

2022 Rivian R1S and rivals
CarCheapest trimMPG or rangeCompare
2022 Rivian R1SExplore Package AWD316 mi range
2022 INFINITI QX80LUXE RWD16 mpg
2022 BMW X4 MAWD17 mpg
2022 Land Rover Range Rover SportSE AWD21 mpgCompare
2022 Audi Q855 TFSI Premium AWD20 mpgCompare
2022 BMW X3 MAWD17 mpgCompare
2022 BMW X7xDrive40i AWD21 mpg

What this cannot tell you

EPA range. Cold weather and highway speed cut range.

Home charging only. Fast charging costs more.

How values are checked