Cost to Charge Rivian R2 on Blink Charging
A full charge for the Rivian R2 on Blink Charging costs $30.94 at 44¢/kWh. That is $19.34 more than home charging at the national average rate. The equivalent cost per 100 miles is $11.79.
Full Charge (80%)
$30.94
Half Charge (50%)
$19.34
Per 100 Miles
$11.79
Charge Time
6h 24m
Blink Charging vs Home Charging
| Scenario | Blink Charging | Home (16.5¢/kWh avg) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Charge (80%) | $30.94 | $11.60 | +$19.34 |
| Half Charge (50%) | $19.34 | $7.25 | +$12.09 |
| 25% Top-Up | $9.67 | $3.63 | +$6.04 |
Home Charging Cost Variation by State
Compare Blink Charging (44¢/kWh) against home charging in each state. In some states, public networks become competitive.
| State | Home Rate | Home Full Charge | Blink Charging | Home Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 10.92¢ | $7.68 | $30.94 | +$23.26 |
| Nebraska | 11.76¢ | $8.27 | $30.94 | +$22.67 |
| Missouri | 11.8¢ | $8.30 | $30.94 | +$22.64 |
| Idaho | 12.07¢ | $8.49 | $30.94 | +$22.45 |
| Arkansas | 12.35¢ | $8.68 | $30.94 | +$22.26 |
| Louisiana | 12.46¢ | $8.76 | $30.94 | +$22.18 |
| Oklahoma | 12.62¢ | $8.87 | $30.94 | +$22.07 |
| Iowa | 12.83¢ | $9.02 | $30.94 | +$21.92 |
| Wyoming | 12.85¢ | $9.04 | $30.94 | +$21.90 |
| Montana | 12.86¢ | $9.04 | $30.94 | +$21.90 |
| Utah | 12.88¢ | $9.06 | $30.94 | +$21.88 |
| Tennessee | 13.1¢ | $9.21 | $30.94 | +$21.73 |
| South Dakota | 13.6¢ | $9.56 | $30.94 | +$21.38 |
| North Carolina | 13.68¢ | $9.62 | $30.94 | +$21.32 |
| Washington | 13.81¢ | $9.71 | $30.94 | +$21.23 |
| Nevada | 13.98¢ | $9.83 | $30.94 | +$21.11 |
| Mississippi | 14.24¢ | $10.01 | $30.94 | +$20.93 |
| Kentucky | 14.27¢ | $10.03 | $30.94 | +$20.91 |
| Kansas | 14.29¢ | $10.05 | $30.94 | +$20.89 |
| Georgia | 14.46¢ | $10.17 | $30.94 | +$20.77 |
| Oregon | 14.66¢ | $10.31 | $30.94 | +$20.63 |
| New Mexico | 14.7¢ | $10.34 | $30.94 | +$20.60 |
| West Virginia | 14.77¢ | $10.39 | $30.94 | +$20.55 |
| Minnesota | 14.98¢ | $10.53 | $30.94 | +$20.41 |
| South Carolina | 15.41¢ | $10.84 | $30.94 | +$20.10 |
| Arizona | 15.61¢ | $10.98 | $30.94 | +$19.96 |
| Texas | 15.69¢ | $11.03 | $30.94 | +$19.91 |
| Virginia | 15.87¢ | $11.16 | $30.94 | +$19.78 |
| Florida | 15.92¢ | $11.19 | $30.94 | +$19.75 |
| Alabama | 16.06¢ | $11.29 | $30.94 | +$19.65 |
| Indiana | 16.19¢ | $11.38 | $30.94 | +$19.56 |
| Illinois | 16.36¢ | $11.50 | $30.94 | +$19.44 |
| Colorado | 16.44¢ | $11.56 | $30.94 | +$19.38 |
| Delaware | 16.51¢ | $11.61 | $30.94 | +$19.33 |
| Ohio | 17.59¢ | $12.37 | $30.94 | +$18.57 |
| Wisconsin | 18.2¢ | $12.80 | $30.94 | +$18.14 |
| Washington D.C. | 18.5¢ | $13.01 | $30.94 | +$17.93 |
| Michigan | 19.52¢ | $13.73 | $30.94 | +$17.21 |
| Pennsylvania | 20.19¢ | $14.20 | $30.94 | +$16.74 |
| Maryland | 20.61¢ | $14.49 | $30.94 | +$16.45 |
| New Jersey | 23.13¢ | $16.27 | $30.94 | +$14.68 |
| Vermont | 23.29¢ | $16.38 | $30.94 | +$14.56 |
| Alaska | 25.52¢ | $17.95 | $30.94 | +$13.00 |
| New Hampshire | 26.32¢ | $18.51 | $30.94 | +$12.43 |
| Connecticut | 28.3¢ | $19.90 | $30.94 | +$11.04 |
| New York | 28.37¢ | $19.95 | $30.94 | +$10.99 |
| Rhode Island | 30.14¢ | $21.19 | $30.94 | +$9.75 |
| California | 30.29¢ | $21.30 | $30.94 | +$9.64 |
| Maine | 30.73¢ | $21.61 | $30.94 | +$9.33 |
| Massachusetts | 31.16¢ | $21.91 | $30.94 | +$9.03 |
| Hawaii | 39.79¢ | $27.98 | $30.94 | +$2.96 |
Practical Notes: R2 on Blink Charging
The R2's NACS port may require a CCS-to-NACS or NACS-to-CCS adapter depending on the station. Tesla Superchargers now ship "Magic Dock" CCS support at many sites, and most non-Tesla OEMs are distributing free NACS adapters to owners. Check the Blink Charging 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 R2's 217 kW peak charging speed exceeds what Blink Charging's Level 2 hardware can deliver. You'll be limited by the car's onboard AC charger (11 kW), so a full charge takes roughly 6h 24m. L2 is best for destination or overnight charging, not road-trip pit stops.
Cost-wise, one $30.94 full charge on Blink Charging represents $0.09 per mile of driving — about 9.4¢/mile. A gas equivalent at 30 mpg and $3.50/gal is roughly 11.7¢/mile, so this charging session is still cheaper than gas. Over 15,000 miles/year, exclusive reliance on Blink Charging would cost roughly $1,768.72/year in fuel — a meaningful delta compared to mostly-home charging (~$663.27/year).
For most R2 owners, the realistic use-pattern for Blink Charging 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 $4.99/month Blink Charging membership (drops your rate to 29¢/kWh). For regular home charging in a specific state, check our home vs public analysis and your R2 state-by-state breakdown.
Data sources: Blink Charging 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.