Adventure SUV comparison
Rivian R1S vs Toyota Camry Hybrid
Which costs less to own over 5 years? Compare purchase price, fuel, maintenance, insurance, and depreciation — then customize with your own numbers.
Rivian R1S vs Toyota Camry Hybrid: Quick Verdict
Based on average driving (12,000 miles/year), the Toyota Camry Hybrid costs approximately $28,833 less over 5 years compared to the Rivian R1S. The gas vehicle's lower purchase price outweighs the EV's fuel savings at this mileage.
Rivian R1S
$75,900
purchase price
Toyota Camry Hybrid
$30,450
purchase price
Gas saves
$28,833
over 5 years
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Average American drives ~13,500 miles/year
Charge at home overnight — cheapest option
Toyota Camry Hybrid Is Cheaper
Gas saves you
$28,833
over 5 years
EV costs more/mo
$26
fuel + maintenance
Operating cost payback
46.1 years
beyond ownership
The Toyota Camry Hybrid costs $28,833 less over 5 years than the Rivian R1S.
These vehicles are in different classes. The comparison is still valid but keep the size/class difference in mind.
Operating cost payback falls outside your ownership period. You may not recover the extra upfront cost through fuel and maintenance savings alone.
Gas saves you
$28,833
over 5 years (all-in)
EV costs more/mo
$26
fuel + maintenance
Operating cost payback
46.1 years
beyond ownership period
Vehicles compared
Rivian R1S · Camry Hybrid · Camry Hybrid
EV · Gas · Hybrid
Full Cost Breakdown
| Rivian R1SElectric | Toyota Camry HybridBestHybrid | Toyota Camry HybridBestHybrid | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase Price | $75,900 | $30,450 | $30,450 |
| Monthly Fuel | $43 | $67 | $67 |
| Annual Fuel | $515 | $808 | $808 |
| Total Fuel | $2,574 | $4,038 | $4,038 |
| Total Maintenance | $3,250 | $4,750 | $4,750 |
| Total Insurance | $13,000 | $8,500 | $8,500 |
| Resale Value | $39,468 | $21,315 | $21,315 |
| Total Cost of Ownership | $55,256 | $26,423 | $26,423 |
Rivian R1S
Electric
Toyota Camry Hybrid
Hybrid
Toyota Camry Hybrid
Hybrid
Cost Over 5 Years
Why This Result
The gas vehicle's lower purchase price and depreciation outweigh the EV's fuel savings at your current mileage. Driving more or higher gas prices could change this.
Fuel vs Charging
Charging the Rivian R1S costs about $515/year vs $808/year for gas in the Camry Hybrid. That's $293/year in fuel savings alone.
Maintenance
EVs have fewer moving parts — no oil changes, less brake wear, no transmission fluid. The Rivian R1S saves roughly $1500 in maintenance over the ownership period.
Depreciation & Resale
The Camry Hybrid holds 70% of its value vs 52% for the Rivian R1S. Purchase price and resale value are often the largest factors in total cost of ownership.
Insurance
EV insurance tends to run higher due to specialized repair costs. We've included $2,600/year for the Rivian R1S vs $1,700/year for the Camry Hybrid in the total comparison.
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At my mileage, the Toyota Camry Hybrid beats the Rivian R1S by $28,833 over 5 years. Check yours → isevworthit.com
About the Rivian R1S
The Rivian R1S is a fully electric adventure suv with an efficiency of 0.33 kWh per mile. Priced at $75,900, it costs around $650/year to maintain and $2,600/year to insure. It's widely regarded as the Adventure Ready option in its class.
About the Toyota Camry Hybrid
The Toyota Camry Hybrid is a hybrid adventure suv achieving 52 MPG. Priced at $30,450, it costs around $950/year to maintain and $1,700/year to insure. Note that these vehicles are in different classes — keep size and use-case differences in mind.
How We Calculate Total Cost
Total cost of ownership includes purchase price, fuel or charging costs over your ownership period, annual maintenance, annual insurance, minus estimated resale value based on depreciation. This gives you the true all-in cost of each vehicle — not just the sticker price.