2025 Rivian R1S range and charging cost
Range, Dual Standard AWD
258miles
- 39.5 to 49.8 kWh per 100 miles.
- 79 MPGe.
- 16 miles below the median of 78 EVs (2025).
- 5 trims: 258 to 410 miles.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Trim | Drive | Range, mi | kWh per 100 mi | MPGe | Full charge | Cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dual Max AWD | AWD | 410 | 39.5 to 49.8 | 80 | $29.37 | $859 |
| Tri Max AWD | AWD | 371 | 39.5 to 49.8 | 76 | $27.97 | $905 |
| Dual Large AWD | AWD | 329 | 39.5 to 49.8 | 79 | $23.86 | $870 |
| California Dune Edition AWD | AWD | 329 | 39.5 to 49.8 | 68 | $27.72 | $1,011 |
| Dual Standard AWD | AWD | 258 | 39.5 to 49.8 | 79 | $18.71 | $870 |
Where kWh is disputed or missing, costs use EPA MPGe.
Charging cost
Dual Standard AWD, 42.7 kWh per 100 miles. Home charging.
- Full charge
- $18.71
- Per mile
- 7.3 cents
- Per month
- $73
- Per year
- $870
- Median 2025 SUV: 24 mpg, 13.3 cents per mile.
- Saves $730 a year at 12,000 miles.
Charging specs
| Version | Plug | Onboard AC, kW | DC peak, kW | 10-80%, min | Level 2, hours | Battery, kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | J1772 | 11.5 | 220 | N/A | 12 | N/A |
| All | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 92.5 |
Charging specs: maker data, one source.
Do I need a Level 2 charger?
Yes. A 120 V outlet adds 33 miles in 10 hours.
You drive 33 miles a day.
Level 2 full charge: 12 hours.
Dual Standard AWD. 120 V outlet: 1.4 kW.
Trip cost
| Trip | kWh | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 100 miles | 42.7 | $7.25 |
| 300 miles | 128.0 | $21.76 |
| 500 miles | 213.3 | $36.26 |
| 1,000 miles | 426.6 | $72.53 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $63
- Per year
- $754
- Miles a month
- 867
Dual Standard AWD. 20 miles each way, 5 days a week.
Range by year
Rivals
| Car | Cheapest trim | MPG or range | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Rivian R1S | Dual Standard AWD | 258 mi range | |
| 2025 Audi SQ6 e-tron Sportback | SQ6 e-tron Premium AWD | 275 mi range | Compare |
| 2025 BMW X6 | xDrive40i AWD | 24 mpg | Compare |
| 2025 Audi Q8 e-tron | Premium AWD | 272 mi range | Compare |
| 2025 Audi Q8 | 55 TFSI Premium AWD | 19 mpg | Compare |
| 2025 Maserati Grecale | AWD | 24 mpg | |
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV | EQE 320 4MATIC AWD | 81 MPGe |
What this cannot tell you
EPA range. Cold weather and highway speed cut range.
Home charging only. Fast charging costs more.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree