Rivian R1S fuel cost
Electricity · 30.5 kWh/100km (49 kWh/100mi) · priced at today's US average electricity price.
Is the R1S cheap to run?
The same 12,000 miles a year, the same prices — only the car changes.
The Rivian R1S is cheaper to fuel than 76% of every car on FuelWide — same mileage, same prices, no other assumptions.
What it adds up to
Charging only, at today's prices — the bill nobody adds up before they buy.
This car around the world
The same Rivian R1S, fuelled at each market's official average price this week — in the currency you'd pay at the pump, with a per-year USD column so markets compare directly.
| Market | Home elec. | Per 100 km | Per year (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $0.170/kWh | $5.19 | $1,001 |
| Canadacheapest | C$0.130/kWh | C$3.97 | $543 |
| Germanypriciest | €0.350/kWh | €10.67 | $2,343 |
| United Kingdom | £0.248/kWh | £7.57 | $1,942 |
| France | €0.230/kWh | €7.02 | $1,540 |
| Spain | €0.210/kWh | €6.40 | $1,406 |
| Italy | €0.330/kWh | €10.07 | $2,209 |
| Netherlands | €0.320/kWh | €9.76 | $2,143 |
| Poland | €0.200/kWh | €6.10 | $1,339 |
| Bulgaria | €0.130/kWh | €3.97 | $870 |
Per-year column converts every market to USD at ECB rates (2026-07-28) over 19,312 km (12,000 mi), so markets compare directly. Electricity uses typical home rates per market; public fast charging costs 2–3× more.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel a Rivian R1S?
At today's US average prices, a Rivian R1S costs about $8.34 per 100 miles, roughly $83 a month and $1,001 a year at 12,000 miles/year.
How much does a Rivian R1S cost to run in Europe?
Using this week's official prices, the same car costs about €10.67 per 100 km in Germany and £7.57 per 100 km in the UK — the worldwide table on this page covers 10 markets in local currency.
What is the fuel economy of the Rivian R1S?
This electricity R1S uses about 30.5 kWh/100km (49 kWh/100mi).
Is a Rivian R1S cheap to run?
Compared with the 488 cars FuelWide prices, the Rivian R1S is cheaper to fuel than 76% of them — about $1,001 a year against a typical petrol car's $1,546 and a typical electric car's $565, all at the same 12,000 miles a year.
How can I calculate the cost for my mileage and country?
Use the FuelWide fuel cost calculator to enter your annual distance and local prices, or the EV savings calculator to compare it against an electric car over the years.
US cards use national average prices ($4.10/gal regular, $5.31/gal diesel, $0.17/kWh) and manufacturer combined efficiency; the worldwide table uses each market's official weekly average and ECB exchange rates. Your driving, region and electricity rate will vary. Not affiliated with Rivian.