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2027 Rivian R2 MPGe & Charging Cost
2 configurations · 99–105 MPGe combined
15,000 mi/yr · residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 9 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2027. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2027 Rivian R2 at a glance
The 2027 Rivian R2 has 2 configurations in the EPA database, rated 99–105 MPGe combined. The most efficient is the Performance (21in) 4WD at 105 MPGe (32 kWh per 100 miles, 330 mi of range), about $880 a year to charge at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026). Annual fuel cost across the configurations runs from $880 to $940, a $60 difference. The Performance (21in) 4WD costs less to fuel than 9 of 10 standard SUV configurations rated for MY2027 (class median $3,160 a year).
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (2 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
What the 2027 Performance (21in) 4WD costs to drive
Per month
$73
$880 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$1.47
Per 100 miles
$5.87
Five years
$4,400
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$2,280less a year
Class median $3,160 a year, MY2027
Based on 15,000 miles a year and residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
2027 Rivian R2 MPGe
Model year 2027 is still being filled in by EPA (2 configurations listed so far), so rows may be added.
EPA range 307–330 miles.
Electric configurations (2)
| Trim | Drive | kWh/100 mi | MPGe | Range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance (21in) (Most efficient) | 4WD | 32 | 105 | 330 mi | $880 |
| Performance (20in AT) | 4WD | 34 | 99 | 307 mi | $940 |
MPGe is the distance an electric car travels on 33.7 kWh, the energy in a gallon of gasoline. Fewer kWh per 100 miles means a lower running cost.
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Performance (21in) 4WD: $2,320 in Hawaii and $610 in Louisiana, a $1,710 difference.
Similar cars
Closest combined MPGe among MY2027 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2027* (2027)
Frequently asked questions
How efficient is the 2027 Rivian R2?
EPA rates the 2027 Rivian R2 at 99–105 MPGe combined across 2 configurations. The most efficient, the Performance (21in) 4WD, is rated 105 MPGe combined (114 city / 96 highway).
How much does it cost to charge a 2027 Rivian R2 per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), the Performance (21in) 4WD costs about $880 a year. Across all 2 configurations the cost runs $880–$940 a year. That is a $60 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2027 Rivian R2 100 miles?
About $5.87 per 100 miles for the Performance (21in) 4WD at residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), and between $5.87 and $6.27 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
Is the 2027 Rivian R2 more efficient in the city or on the highway?
The Performance (21in) 4WD is rated 114 city and 96 highway MPGe, so it is more efficient in city driving, by 18 MPGe.
How does the 2027 Rivian R2 compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Performance (21in) 4WD costs about $880 a year to fuel, $2,280 less than the class median of $3,160, and less than 9 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 184 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2027, not weighted by sales.
What is the range and charging cost of the 2027 Rivian R2?
EPA rates the range at 307–330 miles depending on configuration, and the Performance (21in) 4WD goes 330 mi. Efficiency is 32–34 kWh per 100 miles (99–105 MPGe). At residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026), charging costs $880–$940 a year, or $5.87 per 100 miles for the Performance (21in) 4WD.