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Rivian · model year 2027
2027 Rivian R1S Performance (20in)
SUV · 4-Wheel Drive · Electric · EPA class: Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
Where it places
- 01 Rivian cars
Every model year, newest first #1 of 187 - 45 Electric SUVs
Ordered by EPA range #45 of 401 - 428 2027 cars and trucks
Every car of that year, A to Z #428 of 539 - 111 Electric cars by range
Ordered by EPA range #111 of 683 - 614 Electric cars by efficiency
Ordered by efficiency #614 of 683 - 783 Electric cars by charging time
Ordered by charge time at 240 V #783 of 818
Against other electric SUVs
The CarCody take
The 2027 Rivian R1S Performance (20in) is a four-wheel-drive electric SUV with a 348-mile EPA range. It returns 72 combined MPGe and uses 46.99 kWh per 100 miles. EPA annual fuel cost is $1,050. Charging from a 240-volt source takes 15 hours, so the range figure matters most for long-distance planning.
Good to know
- 348-mile EPA electric range
- Four-wheel drive
- 72 combined MPGe
- 201 and 233 kW ACPM electric motors
Watch for
- 15-hour charge time at 240 volts
- 46.99 kWh per 100 miles
- EPA annual electricity cost of $1,050
Who it suits. Drivers seeking a long-range electric SUV Owners who need four-wheel drive People able to plan around long 240-volt charging
The R1S Performance (20in) makes its case with a 348-mile EPA range and four-wheel drive. That distance can reduce charging stops, but replenishing it is a planned event: EPA lists 15 hours at 240 volts. Its 72 combined MPGe and 46.99 kWh per 100 miles describe the energy trade clearly. Buyers should weigh that charging routine against the $1,050 annual electricity estimate before choosing this electric SUV.
What it is
This 2027 Rivian R1S Performance (20in) is a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD. It uses electricity, four-wheel drive, and an automatic transmission.
Its powertrain lists 201 and 233 kW ACPM electric motors. The key EPA figure is a 348-mile driving range.
The numbers
The R1S returns 72 combined MPGe. EPA energy use is 46.99 kWh per 100 miles, which puts electricity use in clear terms for trip planning.
A full charge is rated for 348 miles. At 240 volts, the stated charge time is 15 hours.
What it costs to run
EPA lists annual fuel cost at $1,050. Here, fuel means electricity rather than gasoline, and the estimate reflects the vehicle's reported energy use.
How it compares
The R1S gives electric-SUV shoppers a 348-mile EPA range figure to place beside other models. You can view it with electric SUVs or browse electric cars by range.
Who it suits
This SUV suits drivers who want four-wheel drive and an EPA-rated 348-mile range from an electric vehicle.
It also fits owners who can plan around a 15-hour charge time on a 240-volt connection.
Trade-offs
The long range comes with reported energy use of 46.99 kWh per 100 miles and an EPA annual fuel cost of $1,050.
Charging takes 15 hours at 240 volts, which requires more time between drives than the range figure alone suggests.
Verdict
Choose the R1S Performance (20in) if four-wheel drive and a 348-mile electric range match your regular travel. Its 72 MPGe rating keeps the running figure clear, while the 240-volt charge time calls for deliberate scheduling. The $1,050 EPA annual electricity estimate gives a practical budget marker. This is a fit for buyers who value range and electric driving, and who can accommodate a lengthy charge cycle.
Every figure on record
- Combined MPGe
- 72 MPGe
- EPA range
- 348 miles
- Energy use
- 47 kWh per 100 miles
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,050
- Charge time at 240 V
- 15 hours
- Model year
- 2027
- Body
- SUV
- EPA size class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Drive
- 4-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- 201 and 233 kW ACPM
- Transmission
- Automatic (A1)
- Fuel
- Electricity
Questions
What is the EPA range of the 2027 Rivian R1S Performance (20in)?
Its EPA-rated electric range is 348 miles.
How efficient is this R1S?
It is rated at 72 combined MPGe and uses 46.99 kWh per 100 miles.
How much does it cost to fuel each year?
EPA lists an annual electricity cost of $1,050.
How long does charging take?
Charging at 240 volts takes 15 hours, according to the listed figure.
Is the R1S Performance (20in) electric?
Yes. It uses electricity and lists 201 and 233 kW ACPM electric motors.
Does it have four-wheel drive?
Yes. Its EPA class is Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, and the drive system is four-wheel drive.
What transmission does it use?
The vehicle has an Automatic (A1) transmission.
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