2026 Rivian R1S Performance Dual Max (22in)

The CarCody take

The 2026 Rivian R1S Performance Dual Max (22in) is a four-wheel-drive electric SUV with a 410-mile EPA range. It uses 39.94 kWh per 100 miles and earns 84 MPGe combined. EPA annual fuel cost is $900. A 240-volt connection takes 15 hours to charge, so charging time matters as much as range for daily planning.

Who it suits. Drivers who prioritize long electric range SUV buyers wanting part-time four-wheel drive Owners with long 240-volt charging windows

What it is

This 2026 Rivian R1S is a standard sport utility vehicle with part-time 4-wheel drive. Its powertrain is electric, using a 264 kW ACPM motor and an automatic transmission.

The defining EPA figure is its 410-mile range. That is the estimated distance on a full charge under the EPA test cycle.

The numbers

The R1S returns 84 MPGe combined. Its rated energy use is 39.94 kWh per 100 miles.

It runs on electricity and is classified as an EV. The 410-mile range gives this version a long distance between charging stops on paper.

What it costs to run

EPA estimates annual electricity cost at $900. Your actual bill will depend on the electricity rate and how much you drive, but this is the official yearly figure for this vehicle.

At a 240-volt connection, a full charge takes 15 hours. That favors charging plans that leave the vehicle plugged in for extended periods.

How it compares

Use the 410-mile figure to place this R1S among electric cars by range. Its 84 MPGe and 39.94 kWh per 100 miles provide two additional ways to compare energy use.

For other electric SUVs, see Electric SUVs. To compare Rivian models, visit Rivian cars.

Who it suits

This R1S suits drivers who want an electric SUV with a long EPA range and four-wheel drive. It also fits owners who can leave the vehicle charging for a long period at 240 volts.

The 410-mile rating can help reduce charging stops on longer trips, while the $900 EPA annual fuel cost gives a yearly budgeting reference.

Trade-offs

The long range comes with an energy-use rating of 39.94 kWh per 100 miles. That is the number to weigh against the range when comparing electric SUVs.

Charging is not quick from a 240-volt connection: the listed time is 15 hours. Part-time four-wheel drive and the 264 kW ACPM electric motor define the drivetrain, but the facts do not give a separate city or highway figure.

Verdict

Choose this R1S when your priorities are a 410-mile EPA range, electric power, and part-time four-wheel drive in an SUV body. The $900 annual EPA fuel-cost estimate offers a straightforward running-cost baseline. Plan around the 15-hour 240-volt charge time, especially if the vehicle cannot stay connected overnight or during other long parking periods. Its 84 MPGe combined rating and 39.94 kWh per 100 miles make energy use easy to compare with other electric SUVs.