Cost to Charge Rivian R2 on Home Charging
A full charge for the Rivian R2 on Home Charging costs $11.95 at 17¢/kWh. That is $0.35 more than home charging at the national average rate. The equivalent cost per 100 miles is $4.56.
Full Charge (80%)
$11.95
Half Charge (50%)
$7.47
Per 100 Miles
$4.56
Charge Time
6h 24m
Home Charging vs Home Charging
| Scenario | Home Charging | Home (16.5¢/kWh avg) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Charge (80%) | $11.95 | $11.60 | +$0.35 |
| Half Charge (50%) | $7.47 | $7.25 | +$0.22 |
| 25% Top-Up | $3.74 | $3.63 | +$0.11 |
Home Charging Cost Variation by State
Compare Home Charging (17¢/kWh) against home charging in each state. In some states, public networks become competitive.
| State | Home Rate | Home Full Charge | Home Charging | Home Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 10.92¢ | $7.68 | $11.95 | +$4.28 |
| Nebraska | 11.76¢ | $8.27 | $11.95 | +$3.68 |
| Missouri | 11.8¢ | $8.30 | $11.95 | +$3.66 |
| Idaho | 12.07¢ | $8.49 | $11.95 | +$3.47 |
| Arkansas | 12.35¢ | $8.68 | $11.95 | +$3.27 |
| Louisiana | 12.46¢ | $8.76 | $11.95 | +$3.19 |
| Oklahoma | 12.62¢ | $8.87 | $11.95 | +$3.08 |
| Iowa | 12.83¢ | $9.02 | $11.95 | +$2.93 |
| Wyoming | 12.85¢ | $9.04 | $11.95 | +$2.92 |
| Montana | 12.86¢ | $9.04 | $11.95 | +$2.91 |
| Utah | 12.88¢ | $9.06 | $11.95 | +$2.90 |
| Tennessee | 13.1¢ | $9.21 | $11.95 | +$2.74 |
| South Dakota | 13.6¢ | $9.56 | $11.95 | +$2.39 |
| North Carolina | 13.68¢ | $9.62 | $11.95 | +$2.33 |
| Washington | 13.81¢ | $9.71 | $11.95 | +$2.24 |
| Nevada | 13.98¢ | $9.83 | $11.95 | +$2.12 |
| Mississippi | 14.24¢ | $10.01 | $11.95 | +$1.94 |
| Kentucky | 14.27¢ | $10.03 | $11.95 | +$1.92 |
| Kansas | 14.29¢ | $10.05 | $11.95 | +$1.91 |
| Georgia | 14.46¢ | $10.17 | $11.95 | +$1.79 |
| Oregon | 14.66¢ | $10.31 | $11.95 | +$1.65 |
| New Mexico | 14.7¢ | $10.34 | $11.95 | +$1.62 |
| West Virginia | 14.77¢ | $10.39 | $11.95 | +$1.57 |
| Minnesota | 14.98¢ | $10.53 | $11.95 | +$1.42 |
| South Carolina | 15.41¢ | $10.84 | $11.95 | +$1.12 |
| Arizona | 15.61¢ | $10.98 | $11.95 | +$0.98 |
| Texas | 15.69¢ | $11.03 | $11.95 | +$0.92 |
| Virginia | 15.87¢ | $11.16 | $11.95 | +$0.79 |
| Florida | 15.92¢ | $11.19 | $11.95 | +$0.76 |
| Alabama | 16.06¢ | $11.29 | $11.95 | +$0.66 |
| Indiana | 16.19¢ | $11.38 | $11.95 | +$0.57 |
| Illinois | 16.36¢ | $11.50 | $11.95 | +$0.45 |
| Colorado | 16.44¢ | $11.56 | $11.95 | +$0.39 |
| Delaware | 16.51¢ | $11.61 | $11.95 | +$0.34 |
| Ohio | 17.59¢ | $12.37 | $11.95 | -$0.41 |
| Wisconsin | 18.2¢ | $12.80 | $11.95 | -$0.84 |
| Washington D.C. | 18.5¢ | $13.01 | $11.95 | -$1.05 |
| Michigan | 19.52¢ | $13.73 | $11.95 | -$1.77 |
| Pennsylvania | 20.19¢ | $14.20 | $11.95 | -$2.24 |
| Maryland | 20.61¢ | $14.49 | $11.95 | -$2.54 |
| New Jersey | 23.13¢ | $16.27 | $11.95 | -$4.31 |
| Vermont | 23.29¢ | $16.38 | $11.95 | -$4.42 |
| Alaska | 25.52¢ | $17.95 | $11.95 | -$5.99 |
| New Hampshire | 26.32¢ | $18.51 | $11.95 | -$6.55 |
| Connecticut | 28.3¢ | $19.90 | $11.95 | -$7.95 |
| New York | 28.37¢ | $19.95 | $11.95 | -$8.00 |
| Rhode Island | 30.14¢ | $21.19 | $11.95 | -$9.24 |
| California | 30.29¢ | $21.30 | $11.95 | -$9.35 |
| Maine | 30.73¢ | $21.61 | $11.95 | -$9.65 |
| Massachusetts | 31.16¢ | $21.91 | $11.95 | -$9.96 |
| Hawaii | 39.79¢ | $27.98 | $11.95 | -$16.03 |
Practical Notes: R2 on Home Charging
The R2's NACS port plugs directly into Home Charging stalls — no adapter needed. Check the Home 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 Home 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 $11.95 full charge on Home Charging represents $0.04 per mile of driving — about 3.6¢/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 Home Charging would cost roughly $683.37/year in fuel — a meaningful delta compared to mostly-home charging (~$663.27/year).
For most R2 owners, the realistic use-pattern for Home 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 per-session pricing with no membership option. For regular home charging in a specific state, check our home vs public analysis and your R2 state-by-state breakdown.
Data sources: Home 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.