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Rivian R1T: charging cost vs gas
We've set the Rivian R1T as your EV below. Pick the gas car you'd compare against, set your prices and miles, and see the real cost difference — and the break-even.
When you come out ahead
Showing cumulative fuel savings. Add the two cars' prices in the controls to plot your exact break-even point.
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The R1T is a capable electric adventure truck at ~2 mi/kWh. Like other trucks it's not hyper-efficient, but it's up against ~19 mpg gas pickups, so home charging still beats gas comfortably on cost per mile.
Off-roading, big tires and towing all cut efficiency; a worked truck narrows the gap. As a daily driver on home charging, the fuel savings against a gas pickup are real.
What to keep in mind
- Beats ~19 mpg gas trucks per mile when charged at home.
- Towing, off-roading and big tires reduce efficiency.
- Premium price needs truck-level mileage to pay back.
Rivian R1T: common questions
How much does it cost to charge a Rivian R1T?
At the U.S. average home electricity price of about 17¢/kWh and roughly 2 mi/kWh, a Rivian R1T costs about 9¢ per mile to charge at home — around $1,020 a year at 12,000 miles. Public DC fast-charging costs more, so set your home/public mix in the calculator.
Is a Rivian R1T cheaper to run than a gas car?
Charging at home, usually yes. Against a typical 19-mpg gas truck, the Rivian R1T's per-mile fuel cost is much lower — the calculator shows your annual fuel saving and how long the price difference takes to pay back.