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Cost to own
2026 Rivian R2 Performance Launch
Cost per mile
$1.32/mi
$65,812 total over 5 years
about $1,097 a month · $11,008 a year fixed + $0.22 per extra mile
Smiles per dollar
4.4
experience 5.8/10 ÷ $1.32/mi (editorial rating, never part of the cost)
Worked out for 5 years at 10,000 miles a year with U.S. averages for taxes, fees and fuel (enter your ZIP in the tool for your state's rules) and a 7.14% loan with nothing down. Change any of it in the tool or compare it with other cars.
Where the money goes
| Depreciation | $30,000 | 46% |
| Tax + title | $3,029 | 5% |
| Fuel / charging | $2,945 | 4% |
| Insurance | $12,000 | 18% |
| Maintenance + repairs | $4,080 | 6% |
| Registration | $1,468 | 2% |
| Vehicle property tax | $185 | 0% |
| Loan interest | $12,104 | 18% |
| Total | $65,812 | 100% |
Buying and selling
Price $60,000, worth about $30,000 after 5 years (50% of its value kept). Prices as of September 2026. Uses 0.321727 kWh per mile.
Known problem areas
- First-model-year build quality (high odds, $0–$1,500): Early R2 deliveries: paint mismatches (Half Moon Grey paused), blown subwoofer, Blind Spot View camera stutter, mic distortion source
- Rear camera display recall / lighting software (high odds, $0–$0): Recall for ESC alert covering rear camera image (OTA, 96% done); matrix high beams fixed by OTA 2026.24 source
- 21in Pirelli Scorpion MS (OEM-only size) (high odds, $1,600–$1,900): 255/55R21 has few non-OEM options, so replacements are pricey source
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- 2020 Audi SQ5 · $1.27/mi
Every number is an estimate you can change. Sources for each one are on its sticker in the tool (tap the small "i"). How CPM works.