Truck comparison
Rivian R1T vs Audi Q7
Which costs less to own over 5 years? Compare purchase price, fuel, maintenance, insurance, and depreciation — then customize with your own numbers.
Rivian R1T vs Audi Q7: Quick Verdict
Based on average driving (12,000 miles/year), the Rivian R1T saves approximately $7,538 over 5 years compared to the Audi Q7. Lower charging costs and reduced maintenance offset the EV's higher purchase price.
Rivian R1T
$81,885
purchase price
Audi Q7
$72,295
purchase price
EV saves
$7,538
over 5 years
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Average American drives ~13,500 miles/year
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Rivian R1T Saves You Money
EV saves you
$7,538
over 5 years
EV saves per month
$187
fuel + maintenance + insurance
Operating cost payback
1.7 years
within ownership
The Rivian R1T saves you $7,538 over 5 years compared to the Audi Q7.
These vehicles are in different classes. The comparison is still valid but keep the size/class difference in mind.
EV saves you
$7,538
over 5 years (all-in)
EV saves per month
$187
fuel + maintenance + insurance
Operating cost payback
1.7 years
achievable within ownership
Vehicles compared
Rivian R1T vs Audi Q7
Truck
Full Cost Breakdown
| Rivian R1TPremium Dual-Motor AWDBestElectric | Audi Q7Q7 quattro (base)Gas | |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase Price | $81,885 | $72,295 |
| Monthly Fuel | $51 | $184 |
| Annual Fuel | $616 | $2,211 |
| Total Fuel | $3,081 | $11,053 |
| Total Maintenance | $3,250 | $7,000 |
| Total Insurance | $12,500 | $12,000 |
| Resale Value | $36,848 | $30,942 |
| Total Cost of Ownership | $63,868 | $71,405 |
Rivian R1T
Premium Dual-Motor AWD
Electric
Audi Q7
Q7 quattro (base)
Gas
Cost Over 5 Years
Why This Result
You break even in about 1.7 years. Lower charging costs and reduced maintenance give the EV a clear cost advantage at your mileage.
Fuel vs Charging
Charging the Rivian R1T costs about $616/year vs $2211/year for gas in the Audi Q7. That's $1594/year in fuel savings alone.
Your electricity rate matters
Home charging is the EV's biggest lever. Every 1¢/kWh lower saves about $47/year ($237 over 5 years) for the Rivian R1T. Charging from rooftop solar can lower it further. Enter your actual overnight or solar rate above to see your own numbers.
Maintenance
EVs have fewer moving parts — no oil changes, less brake wear, no transmission fluid. The Rivian R1T saves roughly $3750 in maintenance over the ownership period.
Depreciation & Resale
The Audi Q7 holds 43% of its value vs 45% for the Rivian R1T. 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 $2,500/year for the Rivian R1T vs $2,400/year for the Audi Q7 in the total comparison.
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About the Rivian R1T
The Rivian R1T is a fully electric truck with an efficiency of 0.395 kWh per mile. Priced at $81,885, it costs around $650/year to maintain and $2,500/year to insure.
About the Audi Q7
The Audi Q7 is a gas-powered truck achieving 19 MPG. Priced at $72,295, it costs around $1,400/year to maintain and $2,400/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.