Cost to Charge Rivian R1S on Shell Recharge
A full charge for the Rivian R1S on Shell Recharge costs $49.81 at 44¢/kWh. That is $31.13 more than home charging at the national average rate. The equivalent cost per 100 miles is $15.19.
Full Charge (80%)
$49.81
Half Charge (50%)
$31.13
Per 100 Miles
$15.19
Charge Time
31 min
Shell Recharge vs Home Charging
| Scenario | Shell Recharge | Home (16.5¢/kWh avg) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Charge (80%) | $49.81 | $18.68 | +$31.13 |
| Half Charge (50%) | $31.13 | $11.67 | +$19.46 |
| 25% Top-Up | $15.57 | $5.84 | +$9.73 |
Home Charging Cost Variation by State
Compare Shell Recharge (44¢/kWh) against home charging in each state. In some states, public networks become competitive.
| State | Home Rate | Home Full Charge | Shell Recharge | Home Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 10.92¢ | $12.36 | $49.81 | +$37.45 |
| Nebraska | 11.76¢ | $13.31 | $49.81 | +$36.50 |
| Missouri | 11.8¢ | $13.36 | $49.81 | +$36.45 |
| Idaho | 12.07¢ | $13.66 | $49.81 | +$36.14 |
| Arkansas | 12.35¢ | $13.98 | $49.81 | +$35.83 |
| Louisiana | 12.46¢ | $14.10 | $49.81 | +$35.70 |
| Oklahoma | 12.62¢ | $14.29 | $49.81 | +$35.52 |
| Iowa | 12.83¢ | $14.52 | $49.81 | +$35.28 |
| Wyoming | 12.85¢ | $14.55 | $49.81 | +$35.26 |
| Montana | 12.86¢ | $14.56 | $49.81 | +$35.25 |
| Utah | 12.88¢ | $14.58 | $49.81 | +$35.23 |
| Tennessee | 13.1¢ | $14.83 | $49.81 | +$34.98 |
| South Dakota | 13.6¢ | $15.40 | $49.81 | +$34.41 |
| North Carolina | 13.68¢ | $15.49 | $49.81 | +$34.32 |
| Washington | 13.81¢ | $15.63 | $49.81 | +$34.18 |
| Nevada | 13.98¢ | $15.83 | $49.81 | +$33.98 |
| Mississippi | 14.24¢ | $16.12 | $49.81 | +$33.69 |
| Kentucky | 14.27¢ | $16.15 | $49.81 | +$33.65 |
| Kansas | 14.29¢ | $16.18 | $49.81 | +$33.63 |
| Georgia | 14.46¢ | $16.37 | $49.81 | +$33.44 |
| Oregon | 14.66¢ | $16.60 | $49.81 | +$33.21 |
| New Mexico | 14.7¢ | $16.64 | $49.81 | +$33.17 |
| West Virginia | 14.77¢ | $16.72 | $49.81 | +$33.09 |
| Minnesota | 14.98¢ | $16.96 | $49.81 | +$32.85 |
| South Carolina | 15.41¢ | $17.44 | $49.81 | +$32.36 |
| Arizona | 15.61¢ | $17.67 | $49.81 | +$32.14 |
| Texas | 15.69¢ | $17.76 | $49.81 | +$32.05 |
| Virginia | 15.87¢ | $17.96 | $49.81 | +$31.84 |
| Florida | 15.92¢ | $18.02 | $49.81 | +$31.79 |
| Alabama | 16.06¢ | $18.18 | $49.81 | +$31.63 |
| Indiana | 16.19¢ | $18.33 | $49.81 | +$31.48 |
| Illinois | 16.36¢ | $18.52 | $49.81 | +$31.29 |
| Colorado | 16.44¢ | $18.61 | $49.81 | +$31.20 |
| Delaware | 16.51¢ | $18.69 | $49.81 | +$31.12 |
| Ohio | 17.59¢ | $19.91 | $49.81 | +$29.90 |
| Wisconsin | 18.2¢ | $20.60 | $49.81 | +$29.21 |
| Washington D.C. | 18.5¢ | $20.94 | $49.81 | +$28.87 |
| Michigan | 19.52¢ | $22.10 | $49.81 | +$27.71 |
| Pennsylvania | 20.19¢ | $22.86 | $49.81 | +$26.95 |
| Maryland | 20.61¢ | $23.33 | $49.81 | +$26.48 |
| New Jersey | 23.13¢ | $26.18 | $49.81 | +$23.62 |
| Vermont | 23.29¢ | $26.36 | $49.81 | +$23.44 |
| Alaska | 25.52¢ | $28.89 | $49.81 | +$20.92 |
| New Hampshire | 26.32¢ | $29.79 | $49.81 | +$20.01 |
| Connecticut | 28.3¢ | $32.04 | $49.81 | +$17.77 |
| New York | 28.37¢ | $32.11 | $49.81 | +$17.69 |
| Rhode Island | 30.14¢ | $34.12 | $49.81 | +$15.69 |
| California | 30.29¢ | $34.29 | $49.81 | +$15.52 |
| Maine | 30.73¢ | $34.79 | $49.81 | +$15.02 |
| Massachusetts | 31.16¢ | $35.27 | $49.81 | +$14.53 |
| Hawaii | 39.79¢ | $45.04 | $49.81 | +$4.77 |
Practical Notes: R1S on Shell Recharge
The R1S's NACS+CCS port plugs directly into Shell Recharge stalls — no adapter needed. Check the Shell Recharge app before your first session to confirm which connector your target station uses — mixed-connector deployments are common in 2026.
On a session-by-session basis, the R1S's 220 kW peak charging speed is well-matched to Shell Recharge's DC fast hardware. Expect a 10→80% charge in roughly 22 min. Real-world times run 10–20% longer due to charging taper and battery preconditioning.
Cost-wise, one $49.81 full charge on Shell Recharge represents $0.12 per mile of driving — about 12.1¢/mile. A gas equivalent at 30 mpg and $3.50/gal is roughly 11.7¢/mile, so this charging session is more expensive than gas at current prices. Over 15,000 miles/year, exclusive reliance on Shell Recharge would cost roughly $2,277.80/year in fuel — a meaningful delta compared to mostly-home charging (~$854.18/year).
For most R1S owners, the realistic use-pattern for Shell Recharge is road trips and occasional top-ups — not primary fueling. If you live in an apartment or condo and rely on public charging as your main option, factor in the per-session pricing with no membership option. For regular home charging in a specific state, check our home vs public analysis and your R1S state-by-state breakdown.
Data sources: Shell Recharge published rate card; EPA fueleconomy.gov; manufacturer specs; EIA residential electricity averages. Charging speed and effective cost vary with temperature, state-of-charge, and station power.