2024 Rivian R1S Review
39
out of 100
D
#181 of 182 suvs · class median 63
Reliability43
25% of overall
Efficiency46
25% of overall
Economics34
50% of overall
What drives the score
Reliability — 43/100
NHTSA recall rate5.3 campaigns/yr 21
21 recall campaigns across 4 model years on record.
Documented owner issues1 major / 2 watch / 0 minor 44
Weighted from our hand-curated known-issues database for this model.
Battery degradation1.6% / yr 75
Measured curve for this model.
Efficiency — 46/100
EPA efficiency2.10 mi/kWh 24
Miles per kWh vs other SUVs. Drives every cost figure on this site.
EPA range352 mi 98
Rated combined range. Expect 20-30% less in freezing weather.
Fast-charge speed55 mi / 10 min 38
Peak 220 kW, derated to a realistic 10-80% average.
Economics — 34/100
Energy cost per mile11.0¢/mi 24
80% home at 17¢/kWh, 20% public DC at 48¢/kWh (US averages).
Fuel savings vs gas rival$1,150/yr 63
Against the Ford Expedition (19 MPG) at $3.92/gal, 12,000 mi/yr.
Battery value at risk$285/yr 26
Pack capacity lost each year, valued at $132/kWh replacement cost.
Road-trip charging cost$22.86 / 100 mi 24
Cost of 100 miles bought entirely at public DC fast chargers.
Ownership numbers at a glance
- Energy cost per mile
- 11.0¢
- Annual energy cost (12k mi)
- $1,326
- Fuel savings vs gas rival
- $1,150/yr
- Fast-charge speed
- 55 mi per 10 min
- Battery value lost per year
- $285
- NHTSA recall campaigns
- 21
Assumes 12,000 mi/yr, 80% home charging at $0.17/kWh and public DC at $0.48/kWh, gas at $3.92/gal. Scoring model v1.0.