2027 Rivian R1S: real cost in California
See the R1S on Rivian's US site ↗US prices read 2026-11-09
Cheapest trim, Premium · California · age 35–59 · 6 years · 13,500 mi a yearChange
Sticker$83,990the advertised price
Drive away$93,699with fees and tax
Loan payment$1,512/mo72-month loan at 7%, $5,000 down
True cost$2,115/moeverything, after resale
$93,699 to drive away + $85,647 to run it for 6 years − $27,095 back at resale = $152,251, or $2,115 a month.
Where the money goes
Drive away$93,699
Running it, 6 yrs+$85,647
Back at resale−$27,095
Sticker pricethe advertised MSRP
+$83,990Feesfreight $1,895 · doc fee $85 (typical)
+$1,980Sales and use tax, 8.99%California
+$7,729Insuranceestimate, age 35–59, California
+$22,932Loan interest7% over 72 months
+$20,181Lost return on your money5% a year on the down payment and each payment
+$19,056Charging13,500 mi a year at 86 MPGe, home charging at $0.33/kWh
+$10,290Maintenanceestimate
+$8,499Title, registration and plates6 years in California, incl. 0.65% value tax a year
+$3,962California EV fee$121 a year
+$726Resale after 6 years32% of MSRP, you get this back
−$27,095True cost $152,251 ÷ 72 months$2,115 a month
The car
Size and space
BodySUV200.8 in long
Seats7
Cargo48.6 cu ftbehind row 2
Engine and fuel
Engine665–1025 hp electric, AWD
0–60 mph2.6–3.4 sRivian's figure
Energy use77–86 MPGeEPA combined
Range410 miabout 287 mi in winter
TowingUp to 7,700 lb
Tires22"265/50R22
Safety and cover
Crash testNot rated yet
Highway assistHands-free on highwayson mapped highways · Autonomy+ (Universal Hands-Free), +$2,625
Resale at 6 years32% of MSRPaverage for its type
Every trim
All trims: AWD, 7 seats.| Premium Dual-motor, Large battery | $83,990 | $93,699 | $152,251 | ✓ $2,115/mo | 86 MPGe |
| Premium Dual-motor, Max battery (Long Range, +$7,000) | $90,990 | $101,328 | $161,018 | $2,236/mo | 86 MPGe |
| Performance Tri-motor, Max battery | $106,990 | $118,766 | $182,718 | $2,538/mo | 84 MPGe |
| Quad Quad-motor, Max battery | $121,990 | $135,115 | $203,519 | $2,827/mo | 77 MPGe |
PremiumDual-motor, Large battery
✓ $2,115/mo
True cost
PremiumDual-motor, Max battery (Long Range, +$7,000)
$2,236/mo
True cost
PerformanceTri-motor, Max battery
$2,538/mo
True cost
QuadQuad-motor, Max battery
$2,827/mo
True cost
Features, trim by trim
Cheapest on the left. Each bar starts at the trim that adds it.Feature
Premium Dual-motor, Large battery$83,990
Premium Dual-motor, Max battery (Long Range, +$7,000)$90,990
Performance Tri-motor, Max battery$106,990
Quad Quad-motor, Max battery$121,990
Safety and driver assist
Automatic braking
✓ Every trim
Blind-spot monitor
✓ Every trim
Rear cross-traffic alert
✓ Every trim
Adaptive cruise
✓ Every trim
Lane centering
✓ Every trim
Hands-free driving
+ An option on every trim
Parking sensors
✓ Every trim
Comfort
Heated seats
✓ Every trim
Cooled seats
✓ Every trim
Heated steering wheel
✓ Every trim
Capability and looks
AWD or 4WD
✓ Every trim
Sunroof
✓ Every trim
Panoramic roof
✓ Every trim
Rivian lists only a few items for this model, so features not shown above may still be fitted; check with the dealer.
Full standard equipment on the Premium Premium Dual-motor, Large battery (12 items)
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Blind Spot Monitoring
- Highway Assist
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Lane Departure Warning
- Park Assist
- Heated and ventilated seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Panoramic glass roof
- Autonomy+ (option, $2,500)
- Power Upgrade (option, $5,000)
Recalls
11 NHTSA recalls for 2025 to 2027 R1S models. Dealers fix them free; a new car should have them done before delivery. Ask the dealer to check the VIN.
Back over prevention2025, 2026, 2027 · 98,828 vehicles
The rearview camera image may be obstructed by a notification when in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."Recall 26V597000 at NHTSA ↗Exterior lighting2025, 2026 · 3,829 vehicles
One or both front turn signals may fail to illuminate and flash.Recall 26V508000 at NHTSA ↗Seat belts2025, 2026 · 869 vehicles
The bolts that secure the second-row driver and passenger side seat belt retractor assemblies may be improperly tightened.Recall 26V009000 at NHTSA ↗Suspension2025 · 19,641 vehicles
The toe link may have been reassembled incorrectly during service procedures performed before March 10, 2025.Recall 26V003000 at NHTSA ↗Electrical system2025 · 24,214 vehicles
The Hands-Free Highway Assist (HWA) software may fail to correctly identify a lead vehicle.Recall 25V585000 at NHTSA ↗Electrical system2025 · 23 vehicles
An improperly grounded connection inside the High Voltage Distribution Box (HVDB) may cause a loss of drive power.Recall 25V537000 at NHTSA ↗Quick answers
- How much is a 2027 R1S in California?
- $93,699 to drive away for the Premium, from a $83,990 sticker.
- What does it cost a month?
- A $1,512 loan payment, about $2,157 a month with insurance, fuel and upkeep ($5,000 down); about $2,115 a month all in, after resale.
- How much can it tow?
- 7,700 lb for every trim.
Colors
Glacier White paint+$1,950Half Moon Grey+$2,500Esker Silver paintForest Green paint+$2,500Midnight paint+$3,000Rivian Blue paint+$2,500Storm Blue paint+$3,000Red Canyon paint+$2,500
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