Virginia · 14.8¢/kWh
Cost to Charge Rivian R1S Dual-Motor in Virginia
$96/month to charge at home — vs $139/month for a Ford Explorer on gas. You save roughly $515/year by going electric.
$96
Monthly EV cost
$139
Monthly Ford Explorer
$515
Annual savings
$2,576
5-year savings
Charging breakdown
Based on Virginia avg 14.8¢/kWh · 135 kWh battery · 2 mi/kWh (EPA-rated)
| Full charge cost | $19.98 |
| Cost per mile | $0.074/mi |
| Monthly cost (1,000 mi) | $96 |
| Annual cost (home 80% / public 20%) | $1,154 |
vs Ford Explorer on gas
Gas at $3.20/gal · 23 MPG (EPA-rated) · 1,000 mi/month
| Vehicle | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| R1S Dual-Motor (electric) | $96 | $1,154 |
| Ford Explorer (gas) | $139 | $1,670 |
| You save | $43 | $515 |
Your savings may vary
- —Electricity rates vary by utility and ZIP in Virginia. Time-of-use plans are available in Virginia — off-peak rates can cut charging costs significantly.
- —Public charging (EA, ChargePoint, EVgo) costs 2–4× more — roughly $240–$385/month at the same mileage. Charging primarily at home keeps costs low.
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