What it costs to charge a 2027 Rivian R2 Performance AWD (21in) in Maine

In Maine, home electricity runs 29.67¢/kWh — put a 2027 Rivian R2 Performance AWD (21in)'s EPA-rated 32.2 kWh/100mi against that and 100 miles costs $9.55, versus $16.02 for a gas car averaging 25.5 mpg. That works out to 40.4% cheaper per mile than gasoline in Maine — charging at home is much cheaper than gas here.

2027 Rivian R2 Performance AWD (21in): yearly cost in Maine

Home charging this 2027 Rivian R2 Performance AWD (21in) in Maine runs about $1,432 over fueleconomy.gov's default 15,000 annual miles, versus about $2,403 for the gasoline equivalent. Call it about $971 saved annually, at this mileage.

What one full charge costs

$31.5 — that's what Maine's 29.67¢/kWh rate puts on the 106.2 kWh a 2027 Rivian R2 Performance AWD (21in) needs for its full 330-mile EPA range.

How this compares nationally

Among all 20,400 state-and-model combinations this site tracks, charging a 2027 Rivian R2 Performance AWD (21in) in Maine ranks 17,009 for cost savings versus gas — 1 being the best deal nationally. Separately, the Rivian R2 Performance AWD (21in) ranks 94 of 400 EV models for raw efficiency, and Maine ranks 48 of 51 for cheapest residential electricity.

Getting set up to charge a 2027 Rivian R2 Performance AWD (21in) at home

Everything above is the per-mile and per-year cost once a home charger exists — getting one installed is a separate electrical job whose price depends on your panel and wiring, not the state average used here.

Get quotes from local electricians for Level 2 charger installation in Maine before deciding.

More on how this number was built

The methodology guide names the exact EIA and EPA tables behind this page's numbers. Maine has some of the highest residential electricity rates in the country — see the guide to why the cost varies so much by state for the full picture.