Cost to Charge a Rivian R1S in Ohio

$31.87 for a full charge at 19.19¢/kWh — $8.52 per 100 miles, about $1,022 a year.

Rivian R1S in Ohio

$31.87 for a full charge

Per 100 miles: $8.52
Per mile: $0.09
Per year: $1,022
vs petrol / yr: $612

Electricity per year
Petrol per year

The full picture

Charging cost breakdown for a Rivian R1S
Item	Energy	Cost
This charge	166.1 kWh	$31.87
Full charge (0–100%)	166.1 kWh	$31.87
Per 100 miles	44.4 kWh	$8.52
Per year (12,000 mi)	5328.0 kWh	$1,022
Same year on petrol (30 mpg)	—	$1,634
Difference	—	$612

What charging actually costs here

Filling a Rivian R1S from empty in Ohio costs $31.87. The car draws 166.1 kWh from the wall for a full 374-mile charge, and Ohio residential electricity averages 19.19¢ per kWh. That works out at $8.52 per 100 miles, or $0.09 a mile.

Against a petrol car doing 30 mpg at $4.09 a gallon, electricity here is 1.6× cheaper per mile: $8.52 versus $13.62 per 100 miles. Over 12,000 miles a year that is $612 saved.

Similar EVs in Ohio

Charging cost of comparable EVs in Ohio
Vehicle	Per 100 mi	Full charge	Per year
Rivian R1T	44.4 kWh	$31.87	$1,022
Kia EV9	43 kWh	$21.45	$990
Tesla Cybertruck	42.9 kWh	$26.76	$988
Chevrolet Silverado EV	47.8 kWh	$38.89	$1,101
Kia EV6	41 kWh	$18.17	$944
Volkswagen ID. Buzz	40.8 kWh	$18.32	$940

The same car in nearby-priced states

Charging a Rivian R1S in states with similar electricity prices
State	¢/kWh	Full charge	Per year
Virginia	17.22	$28.59	$917
Indiana	17.51	$29.08	$933
Minnesota	17.52	$29.09	$933
Delaware	19.29	$32.03	$1,028
Wisconsin	19.56	$32.48	$1,042
Illinois	19.89	$33.03	$1,060

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to charge a Rivian R1S in Ohio?

$31.87 for a full charge from empty. The car needs 166.1 kWh at the wall and Ohio residential electricity averages 19.19¢ per kWh.

How much does a Rivian R1S cost per mile in Ohio?

About $0.09 a mile, or $8.52 per 100 miles. Over 12,000 miles a year that is roughly $1,022 of electricity.

Is charging a Rivian R1S cheaper than petrol in Ohio?

Yes — 1.6 times cheaper per mile. Electricity costs $8.52 per 100 miles here against $13.62 for a 30 mpg petrol car at $4.09 a gallon, a saving of about $612 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.