2026 Rivian R1S range and charging cost
Range, Dual Standard AWD
258miles
- 39.5 to 50.1 kWh per 100 miles.
- 85 MPGe.
- 40 miles below the median of 66 EVs (2026).
- 5 trims: 258 to 371 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri AWD | AWD | 371 | 39.5 to 50.1 | 76 | $27.97 | $905 |
| Quad AWD | AWD | 338 | 39.5 to 50.1 | 76 | $25.48 | $905 |
| Quad Launch Edition AWD | AWD | 338 | 39.5 to 50.1 | 76 | $25.48 | $905 |
| Dual AWD | AWD | 329 | 39.5 to 50.1 | 85 | $22.18 | $809 |
| Dual Standard AWD | AWD | 258 | 39.5 to 50.1 | 85 | $17.39 | $809 |
Where kWh is disputed or missing, costs use EPA MPGe.
Charging cost
Dual Standard AWD, 39.7 kWh per 100 miles. Home charging.
- Full charge
- $17.39
- Per mile
- 6.7 cents
- Per month
- $67
- Per year
- $809
- Median 2026 SUV: 23 mpg, 13.9 cents per mile.
- Saves $861 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?
No. A 120 V outlet adds 35 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 | 39.7 | $6.74 |
| 300 miles | 119.0 | $20.22 |
| 500 miles | 198.3 | $33.71 |
| 1,000 miles | 396.5 | $67.41 |
Commute cost
- Per month
- $58
- Per year
- $701
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Rivian R1S | Dual Standard AWD | 258 mi range | |
| 2026 Volvo EX90 | Single Motor Plus RWD | 276 mi range | Compare |
| 2026 BMW X6 | xDrive40i AWD | 23 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ | Luxury AWD | 305 mi range | Compare |
| 2026 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | S P360 AWD | 22 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 Audi Q8 | 55 TFSI Premium AWD | 19 mpg | Compare |
| 2026 BMW iX | xDrive45 AWD | 312 mi range | Compare |
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