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Charging a Rivian R1S at home costs about $81 a month at the U.S. average electricity rate of 18.16¢ per kWh, for 1,000 miles of driving. Where you live changes that a lot: the same miles cost about $56 in Nevada, the cheapest state, and $209 in Hawaii, the priciest.
- Per month (1,000 miles): $81 at the U.S. average of 18.16¢ per kWh
- Per year (12,000 miles): $967
- Per mile: 8.1¢
- Full charge (0 to 289 miles): about $23
Rivian R1S charging cost in every state
| State | Home price per kWh | Per month | Per year | Full charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 12.72¢ | $56 | $677 | $16 |
| Louisiana | 12.87¢ | $57 | $685 | $17 |
| North Dakota | 13.31¢ | $59 | $709 | $17 |
| Utah | 13.31¢ | $59 | $709 | $17 |
| Idaho | 13.37¢ | $59 | $712 | $17 |
| Tennessee | 13.42¢ | $60 | $714 | $17 |
| Nebraska | 13.54¢ | $60 | $721 | $17 |
| Kentucky | 13.80¢ | $61 | $735 | $18 |
| Arkansas | 14.37¢ | $64 | $765 | $18 |
| Mississippi | 14.43¢ | $64 | $768 | $19 |
| Wyoming | 14.43¢ | $64 | $768 | $19 |
| Washington | 14.63¢ | $65 | $779 | $19 |
| Oklahoma | 14.82¢ | $66 | $789 | $19 |
| North Carolina | 14.95¢ | $66 | $796 | $19 |
| Florida | 14.99¢ | $66 | $798 | $19 |
| Arizona | 15.05¢ | $67 | $801 | $19 |
| South Dakota | 15.15¢ | $67 | $807 | $19 |
| Kansas | 15.47¢ | $69 | $824 | $20 |
| Montana | 15.57¢ | $69 | $829 | $20 |
| South Carolina | 15.76¢ | $70 | $839 | $20 |
| Georgia | 15.90¢ | $71 | $846 | $20 |
| Texas | 15.91¢ | $71 | $847 | $20 |
| Oregon | 15.92¢ | $71 | $847 | $20 |
| Missouri | 16.02¢ | $71 | $853 | $21 |
| West Virginia | 16.31¢ | $72 | $868 | $21 |
| Alabama | 16.33¢ | $72 | $869 | $21 |
| New Mexico | 16.51¢ | $73 | $879 | $21 |
| Indiana | 17.02¢ | $76 | $906 | $22 |
| Iowa | 17.06¢ | $76 | $908 | $22 |
| Colorado | 17.17¢ | $76 | $914 | $22 |
| Minnesota | 17.20¢ | $76 | $916 | $22 |
| Virginia | 17.64¢ | $78 | $939 | $23 |
| Delaware | 18.70¢ | $83 | $995 | $24 |
| Illinois | 19.32¢ | $86 | $1,028 | $25 |
| Ohio | 19.38¢ | $86 | $1,032 | $25 |
| Wisconsin | 19.41¢ | $86 | $1,033 | $25 |
| Maryland | 21.40¢ | $95 | $1,139 | $27 |
| Pennsylvania | 21.77¢ | $97 | $1,159 | $28 |
| Michigan | 22.99¢ | $102 | $1,224 | $29 |
| Vermont | 23.84¢ | $106 | $1,269 | $31 |
| Connecticut | 24.51¢ | $109 | $1,305 | $31 |
| New Jersey | 24.61¢ | $109 | $1,310 | $32 |
| District of Columbia | 25.98¢ | $115 | $1,383 | $33 |
| New Hampshire | 27.64¢ | $123 | $1,471 | $35 |
| Rhode Island | 28.18¢ | $125 | $1,500 | $36 |
| New York | 28.65¢ | $127 | $1,525 | $37 |
| Alaska | 29.41¢ | $130 | $1,566 | $38 |
| California | 29.75¢ | $132 | $1,584 | $38 |
| Massachusetts | 30.48¢ | $135 | $1,623 | $39 |
| Maine | 32.11¢ | $142 | $1,709 | $41 |
| Hawaii | 47.18¢ | $209 | $2,512 | $60 |
What drives the cost
The R1S is a large three-row SUV, and its EPA rating of 44.4 kWh per 100 miles reflects that: it ranks 14th of the 15 EVs in our comparison list for yearly charging cost. That makes your electricity rate matter more than it would in a smaller EV, because every cent per kWh is multiplied by more energy per mile. Where you charge matters just as much: 1,000 miles at typical DC fast chargers costs about $209, more than double home charging at the U.S. average. Charging at home on the lowest rate your utility offers is the simplest way to keep the bill down.
Home vs fast charging vs gas
| How you fuel | Cost per 1,000 miles |
|---|---|
| Home, U.S. average | $81 |
| Home, Nevada | $56 |
| Home, Hawaii | $209 |
| DC fast charging, typical (47¢/kWh) | $209 |
| DC fast charging, Electrify America avg. (61.5¢/kWh) | $273 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg ($4.33/gal) | $144 |
How it compares with other EVs
| EV | kWh/100 mi | Per year at U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD | 27.5 | $599 |
| Tesla Model 3 Performance | 29.6 | $645 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 29.8 | $649 |
| Nissan Leaf 75kWh | 30.0 | $654 |
| BMW i4 eDrive35 Gran Coupe | 30.8 | $672 |
| Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD | 31.7 | $690 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV AWD | 32.6 | $711 |
| Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD | 33.6 | $733 |
| Honda Prologue AWD Elite | 35.3 | $769 |
| Cadillac LYRIQ | 36.8 | $802 |
| Kia EV6 AWD GT | 41.0 | $893 |
| Tesla Cybertruck AWD | 42.9 | $935 |
| Kia EV9 GT | 43.0 | $937 |
| Rivian R1S All-Terrain Dual Large | 44.4 | $967 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1 | 47.9 | $1,044 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a full charge of a Rivian R1S cost at home?
About $23 at the U.S. average of 18.16¢ per kWh, for the EPA-rated range of 289 miles in this version.
Is a Rivian R1S cheaper to fuel than a gas car?
Yes, if you charge at home. At the U.S. average it costs about $967 a year to charge, against $1,732 for a 30-mpg gas car, a saving of about $766 a year.
What does a family road trip in an R1S cost to charge?
Road trips rely on DC fast chargers, where 1,000 miles costs about $209, compared with $81 at home at the U.S. average. Charging overnight wherever you stay keeps the trip cheaper.
How much does the R1S cost to charge per mile?
About 8.1¢ per mile at the U.S. average home electricity rate.
Your bill uses your own rate, not the state average. Enter it in the EV charging cost calculator, or see every state in the cost by state table.
Sources: EIA Electric Power Monthly, table 5.6.A; fueleconomy.gov (EPA). Method: how we calculate. Updated October 25, 2026.
