2022 Rivian R1T: MPG and fuel economy
The 2022 Rivian R1T is a fully electric vehicle rated at 70 MPGe combined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. It has an EPA-rated driving range of 314 miles on a full charge.
This page collects every fuel-economy figure the EPA publishes for the 2022 Rivian R1T. Below you will find the headline combined, city, and highway MPG, the estimated annual fuel cost at three different driving levels, the tailpipe CO₂ emissions, and a full breakdown of the engine and drivetrain.
Key takeaways
- Returns 164% better combined MPG than the average car in the Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD class for the 2022 model year (26.5 MPG class average).
- EPA estimates this car saves around $5,250 in fuel over five years compared with an average new vehicle of the same model year.
- Has an EPA-rated electric driving range of 314 miles, which is above the typical range for new electric vehicles.
Fuel economy at a glance
These are the EPA's official ratings for the 2022 Rivian R1T. The numbers come from a standardised laboratory test cycle and are the same figures that appear on the window sticker of every new car. Real-world mileage varies with driving style, weather, fuel quality, and how heavily loaded the car is.
Combined MPG is a 55/45 weighted blend of the city and highway test cycles. The EPA uses it as the single number you can compare across the entire dataset, including hybrids and EVs (which use the equivalent MPGe figure).
| Combined MPG | 70 MPG |
| City MPG | 74 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 66 MPG |
| Annual fuel cost | $1,100 |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | — |
| Fuel type | Electricity |
How the 2022 Rivian R1T compares
The 2022 Rivian R1T returns 70 combined MPG. Cars in the Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD class for the same model year average 26.5 MPG, which puts this car ahead of the class average by about 164%.
For broader context, the average new car of the 2022 model year (across all classes) returns 30.7 MPG. Larger vehicles pull the all-cars average down, so do not use that figure on its own to judge a small car or a hybrid. The full list of the most efficient cars of the 2022 model year is on its own page.
Annual fuel cost across driving patterns
The headline annual fuel cost the EPA publishes assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year and a fuel mix of 55% city and 45% highway. The dollar figure is calculated using the EPA's current reference price for electricity, which is $0.15/kilowatt-hour. EPA updates that reference periodically rather than tracking live pump prices, so treat it as a window-sticker estimate rather than today's pump number.
The table below scales the EPA's number to three common driving patterns. The combined MPGe and the reference electricity price stay constant, only the annual mileage changes. Charging at home rather than at a public DC fast charger usually lowers the real cost below the EPA's published figure.
| Driving pattern | Estimated annual fuel cost |
|---|---|
| Light driver, 7,500 miles per year | $550 |
| Average driver, 15,000 miles per year | $1,100 |
| Heavy driver, 25,000 miles per year | $1,833 |
Compare against other Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD for 2022
If you are cross-shopping the 2022 Rivian R1T, the most useful comparison is against the other cars in the Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD class for the same model year. The list below shows the highest-MPG peers, ranked from most to least efficient. Click any of them to open its full page.
Specifications
The 2022 Rivian R1T is a fully electric vehicle. It is powered by 162, 162, 163, 163kw ac 3-phase. The EPA rates its driving range at 314 miles.
Engine, transmission, and drivetrain together drive most of the variation in fuel economy across trims. A larger engine moves the car with less effort but burns more fuel. A turbo lets a small engine punch above its weight, often without much MPG penalty. All-wheel drive adds traction and weight, and usually costs a couple of MPG compared with two-wheel drive of the same engine.
- Vehicle class
- Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD
- Transmission
- Automatic (A1)
- Drivetrain
- Part-time 4-Wheel Drive
- Fuel type
- Electricity
- Electric motor
- 162, 162, 163, 163kW AC 3-Phase
- EV range
- 314 miles
- Annual petroleum use
- 0.1 barrels per year
Common questions about the 2022 Rivian R1T
Quick answers to the questions people most often search for when looking up the 2022 Rivian R1T.
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Is the 2022 Rivian R1T fuel efficient?
Yes. The 2022 Rivian R1T returns 70 combined MPG, which beats the average car in the Standard Pickup Trucks 4WD class for the same model year by about 164%. -
What MPG does the 2022 Rivian R1T get?
The EPA rates the 2022 Rivian R1T at 70 combined MPG, 74 MPG in city driving, and 66 MPG on the highway. Real-world numbers depend on your driving style, the weather, and how loaded the car is. -
How much does it cost to fuel a 2022 Rivian R1T per year?
The EPA estimates an annual fuel cost of $1,100 for the 2022 Rivian R1T. That figure assumes 15,000 miles of driving per year, a 55% city and 45% highway split, and the EPA's published average fuel price for the rated fuel grade. -
Does the 2022 Rivian R1T use gasoline?
No. The 2022 Rivian R1T is fully electric and runs on grid electricity. The MPGe figure on this page converts electricity use into a gasoline-equivalent so you can compare it directly to a regular car. -
How much CO₂ does the 2022 Rivian R1T emit?
The 2022 Rivian R1T produces zero tailpipe emissions because it runs entirely on electricity. The full carbon footprint of charging it depends on how the electricity on your local grid is generated, which varies a lot from one state to another. -
What is the difference between the city and highway MPG of the 2022 Rivian R1T?
City driving returns 74 MPG and highway driving returns 66 MPG. A flat (or city-better) split is the signature of a hybrid or electric drivetrain, where regenerative braking recovers energy that would otherwise be lost in stop-start city traffic. -
What motor does the 2022 Rivian R1T use?
The 2022 Rivian R1T uses 162, 162, 163, 163kW AC 3-Phase. Electric motors do not have a displacement or cylinder count the way a combustion engine does, so EPA reporting focuses on the motor type and battery system instead. -
What transmission and drivetrain does the 2022 Rivian R1T have?
The 2022 Rivian R1T comes with a automatic (a1) transmission and part-time 4-wheel drive. -
What is the EV range of the 2022 Rivian R1T?
The EPA rates the 2022 Rivian R1T for 314 miles of electric driving range on a full charge. That sits above the typical range for new EVs, putting the car comfortably in the long-distance bracket. -
How much does the 2022 Rivian R1T save on fuel compared to an average car?
The EPA estimates that over five years, the 2022 Rivian R1T will save you about $5,250 in fuel compared with an average new vehicle of the same model year. That figure uses the same 15,000 mile per year and EPA fuel-price assumption as the annual fuel cost.
Source: U.S. EPA fuel economy dataset. Annual fuel cost figures assume 15,000 miles of driving per year and a 55% city, 45% highway split. Real-world mileage varies with driving conditions, vehicle maintenance, fuel quality, and driver behaviour.