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Rivian R1S Performance Dual Large (20in) MPG by year — every rating on record

The Rivian R1S Performance Dual Large (20in) has a combined EPA fuel economy rating for 2 model years, from 2025 to 2026. Across those years its best rated version returned 79 mpg (2025) and its thirstiest returned 79 mpg (2025). The EPA record holds 2 configurations for this nameplate, most recently a Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD.

In the EPA record this nameplate also appears as R1S Performance Dual Large (20in), R1T Performance Dual Large (20in), R1S Dual Large (20in) and R1T Dual Large (20in). The figures below cover every one of them.

79best combined mpg (2025)
79worst combined mpg (2025)
79latest year best (2026)
2configurations on record

Year-by-year EPA ratings

Model yearConfigurationsBest combinedWorst combinedClass rank that yearDrivetrainsFuelEPA class
2025179 mpg79 mpg#43 of 192 (78th pct)4-Wheel DriveElectricityStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
2026179 mpg79 mpg#50 of 191 (74th pct)4-Wheel DriveElectricityStandard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

Where it has stood in its class

Ranked against every other nameplate the EPA filed under the same class that year. The Rivian R1S Performance Dual Large (20in) placed highest in 2025 at #43 of 192, and lowest in 2026 at #50 of 191. It spent 2 of its 2 ranked years in the top half of its class.

Every configuration on record

All 2 configurations EPA lists for this nameplate, newest first.

YearConfigurationEngine detailCityHighwayCombinedGallons/yrBarrels/yrEPA fuel cost/yrRangeCO2 g/miGHG
20264-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) ElectricityEV857279145.60.1$950300 min/a10/10
20254-Wheel Drive Automatic (A1) ElectricityEV857279145.60.1$950300 min/a10/10

What R1S Performance Dual Large (20in) fuel costs over a year

At the EPA's 11,500 miles a year, the 2026 Rivian R1S Performance Dual Large (20in) burns 146 to 146 gallons depending on configuration. Below is what that costs at three pump prices, and how much more the thirstiest configuration costs than the most efficient one.

Pump priceMost efficientThirstiestSpread
$3.00/gal$437$437$0
$3.50/gal$509$509$0
$4.00/gal$582$582$0

EPA’s own estimate for the 2026 model year is $950 to $950 a year in fuel, or $6,500 less than the average new vehicle over five years.

How it compares with other Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD

Across the 317 nameplates EPA classifies as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, the median best combined rating is 22 mpg. At 79 mpg the Rivian R1S Performance Dual Large (20in) is 57 mpg better the median, which is worth about $1,320 a year at $3.50 a gallon.

Other Rivian nameplates

Every Rivian model compared → — all nameplates ranked by best combined rating, with what each one costs a year.