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Charging Cost Calculator

See how much you're saving versus gas every month.

mi
$ /kWh
US avg ~$0.16 · Nevada ~$0.12
MPG
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$ /gal
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Monthly charging cost
$62
387 kWh estimated
What you'd spend on gas
$167
43 gallons estimated
Monthly savings
$105
Annual savings
$1,257
At this rate you'll save $6,287 over 5 years compared to driving your previous vehicle.

Assumes home charging only. Real-world efficiency varies by temperature, speed, and driving style. Public charging costs vary by network and location.

Charging Time Calculator

EPA range is tested on 22" wheels for Gen 2 R1S/R1T, 21" for Gen 1, and 21" all-season for R2 Performance/Premium. Selecting a different wheel shows the estimated range impact.

Determines which DC fast chargers you can access natively.

Starting battery 20%
1%50%99%
Target battery 80%
2%50%100%
⚠ Target must be higher than starting battery — adjusting automatically.
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DC fast chargers taper speed above 80% to protect battery health. Charging from 80–100% takes significantly longer than 0–80%. For road trips, stopping at 80% and driving to the next charger is almost always faster than charging to 100%.

Time to charge your selected vehicle from 20% to 80%.

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A Better Route Planner (ABRP)

The calculator above estimates a single charging session. For full route planning with stop-by-stop charging guidance, real-time charger availability, elevation data, weather, and Rivian-specific consumption profiles, ABRP is the tool owners actually use on road trips.

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Daily charge limit: 70–80%
Rivian recommends keeping daily charging below 80% for long-term battery health. Reserve 100% charges for road trips before a long drive.
Pre-condition before DC fast charging
Use the Rivian app to navigate to a fast charger — it automatically warms or cools the battery to optimal temperature, which can meaningfully improve charge speeds especially in cold weather.
Stop at 80% on road trips
Charging slows significantly above 80% due to battery protection tapering. On a long drive, stopping at 80% and moving to the next charger is almost always faster than waiting for 100%.
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