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Rivian fuel costs by model

What each of the 2 Rivian models we track costs to fuel or charge, at 12,000 miles a year and today's US average prices — a $49 a year spread between the cheapest and the thirstiest. Open any model for its per-mile, monthly and worldwide figures.

Cheapest to run
$952
R1T
Typical model
$1,001
per year, 12,000 mi
Most expensive
$1,001
R1S
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How these Rivian figures are worked out

Each model uses its manufacturer combined economy — 235 ÷ L/100 km gives the US MPG we price against — multiplied by 12,000 miles a year and the current US national average of $4.28/gal for regular, $6.28/gal for diesel and $0.17/kWh for home charging. Prices refresh on each source's own schedule, so these numbers move with the market — see methodology. Not affiliated with Rivian.

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Frequently asked questions

Which Rivian is cheapest to run?

The Rivian R1T — about $952 a year in electricity at 12,000 miles a year and today's US average prices. The most expensive Rivian here is the R1S at $1,001 — a gap of $49 a year for the same mileage.

How much does it cost to fuel a Rivian per year?

A typical Rivian in this list costs about $1,001 a year at 12,000 miles, using US average prices of $4.28/gal for regular and $6.28/gal for diesel. Open any model for its per-mile, monthly and worldwide figures.

Are these Rivian fuel economy figures real-world?

They are manufacturer combined-cycle figures — WLTP in Europe, EPA combined in North America — which is the only basis on which every model can be compared like for like. Real driving is typically 5–15% thirstier, more in cold weather and city traffic, so treat these as the ranking rather than the guarantee.