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2023 BMW iX vs Rivian R1T
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
The 2023 BMW iX is the cheaper one to run. Driving 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, it costs about $1,053 a year to fuel (86 MPGe), versus $1,166 for the 2023 Rivian R1T (78 MPGe). That's roughly $113 a year, or about $567 over five years.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- BMW iX
- Rivian R1T
Side by side
| BMW iX | Rivian R1T | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,053 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,166 |
| 86 MPGe | Combined efficiency | 78 MPGe |
| 86 MPGe | City | 82 MPGe |
| 87 MPGe | Highway | 74 MPGe |
| 39 kWh | Electricity use (kWh/100 mi) | 43.2 kWh |
| 324 mi | Driving range | 352 mi |
| 0 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 0 g/mi |
| 10/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 10/10 |
| 10/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 10/10 |
| 12 hrs | Charge time at 240V | 13 hrs |
| Electric | Powertrain | Electric |
| Electricity | Fuel | Electricity |
| Electric motor | Engine / motor | Electric motor (418 kW) |
| Single-speed | Transmission | Single-speed |
| AWD | Drivetrain | Part-time 4WD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
BMW iX vs Rivian R1T across model years
- BMW iX
- Rivian R1T
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
The Rivian R1T goes farther between stops: about 352 miles on a charge, compared with 324 miles for the BMW iX.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2023 BMW iX or the 2023 Rivian R1T?
Measured by cost to drive, the BMW iX. The BMW iX is rated 86 MPGe combined and the Rivian R1T 78 MPGe (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2023 BMW iX vs. the Rivian R1T per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity, about $1,053 for the BMW iX and $1,166 for the Rivian R1T.
Which has more range?
The Rivian R1T: about 352 miles versus 324 miles.
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