Cost to Charge a Rivian R1S in Alabama

$27.23 for a full charge at 16.40¢/kWh — $7.28 per 100 miles, about $874 a year.

Charging details

Alabama residential average, EIA June 2026

Charge from / to 0% → 100%
Comparison assumptions

Rivian R1S in Alabama

$27.23 for a full charge
Per 100 miles
$7.28
Per mile
$0.07
Per year
$874
vs petrol / yr
$760
  • Electricity per year
  • Petrol per year

The full picture

Charging cost breakdown for a Rivian R1S
Item Energy Cost
This charge 166.1 kWh $27.23
Full charge (0–100%) 166.1 kWh $27.23
Per 100 miles 44.4 kWh $7.28
Per year (12,000 mi) 5328.0 kWh $874
Same year on petrol (30 mpg) $1,634
Difference $760

What charging actually costs here

Filling a Rivian R1S from empty in Alabama costs $27.23. The car draws 166.1 kWh from the wall for a full 374-mile charge, and Alabama residential electricity averages 16.40¢ per kWh. That works out at $7.28 per 100 miles, or $0.07 a mile.

Alabama is cheaper than average: 16.40¢ against a national mean of 19.42¢, which ranks it 28 of 51 for electricity price. The same car costs $21.77 to fill in Nevada and $87.54 in Hawaii — a 4.0× spread across the country for identical driving.

Against a petrol car doing 30 mpg at $4.09 a gallon, electricity here is 1.9× cheaper per mile: $7.28 versus $13.62 per 100 miles. Over 12,000 miles a year that is $760 saved.

Similar EVs in Alabama

Charging cost of comparable EVs in Alabama
Vehicle Per 100 mi Full charge Per year
Rivian R1T 44.4 kWh $27.23 $874
Kia EV9 43 kWh $18.34 $846
Tesla Cybertruck 42.9 kWh $22.87 $844
Chevrolet Silverado EV 47.8 kWh $33.24 $941
Kia EV6 41 kWh $15.53 $807
Volkswagen ID. Buzz 40.8 kWh $15.66 $803

The same car in nearby-priced states

Charging a Rivian R1S in states with similar electricity prices
State ¢/kWh Full charge Per year
Missouri 16.22 $26.93 $864
Oregon 16.32 $27.10 $870
Georgia 16.36 $27.17 $872
Colorado 17.13 $28.45 $913
Virginia 17.22 $28.59 $917
Indiana 17.51 $29.08 $933

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to charge a Rivian R1S in Alabama?
$27.23 for a full charge from empty. The car needs 166.1 kWh at the wall and Alabama residential electricity averages 16.40¢ per kWh.
How much does a Rivian R1S cost per mile in Alabama?
About $0.07 a mile, or $7.28 per 100 miles. Over 12,000 miles a year that is roughly $874 of electricity.
Is charging a Rivian R1S cheaper than petrol in Alabama?
Yes — 1.9 times cheaper per mile. Electricity costs $7.28 per 100 miles here against $13.62 for a 30 mpg petrol car at $4.09 a gallon, a saving of about $760 a year.
How long does a full charge last?
The EPA rates the Rivian R1S at 374 miles combined. Cold weather, motorway speeds and a loaded car all reduce that; the EPA number is a standardised test, not a guarantee.
Does this include charging losses?
Yes. The EPA's 44.4 kWh/100 mi figure is measured at the wall socket, so the energy lost in the charger and cabling is already in the number. No extra efficiency factor is applied.

Vehicle data: EPA fueleconomy.gov, model years 2025-2027. Electricity: EIA Electric Power Monthly Table 5.6.A, residential, June 2026. Petrol: EIA weekly retail gasoline price, 24 August 2026.

Estimates for informational purposes only. Real charging cost depends on your tariff, time of use, charger efficiency, temperature, driving style and state of charge. EPA figures are a standardised test result, not a promise about your car.

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