- Rivian Electric Delivery Vans for fleet customers start at $82,900
- Up to 161-mile range from 100-kwh LFP battery pack
- Amazon already has over 20,000 Rivian electric vans, with a goal of 30,000 by 2030
Rivian electric vans are set to expand beyond delivering Amazon packages.
The automaker has announced the launch of sales for its commercial vans to fleet customers outside of Amazon. Originally, Amazon kickstarted Rivian’s venture into commercial vehicles.
Rivian initially had an exclusive partnership with Amazon for these vehicles since 2019 when Amazon placed an order for 100,000 vans by 2030, along with a $440 million investment in Rivian. However, Rivian has been planning to broaden its customer base once the exclusivity with Amazon ended. The company has been testing vans with various large fleets in preparation for this expansion, as stated in a Rivian press release.
The first Rivian Electric Delivery Vans (EDV) hit the roads for Amazon deliveries in 2021. Amazon now boasts a fleet of over 20,000 of these vans, as per a Rivian press release.
Rivian Commercial Van
Now known as the Rivian Commercial Van, the mass-market version shares design elements with the EDV used by Amazon. It will be available in two variants labeled 500 and 700, priced at $82,900 and $86,900 respectively, inclusive of a $3,000 destination fee. The shorter 500 model measures 248.5 inches in length with a 157.5-inch wheelbase, while the longer 700 model stretches to 278 inches in length with a 187-inch wheelbase.
The 500 model offers 487 cubic feet of cargo space and a payload rating of 2,663 pounds, whereas the 700 model provides 652 cubic feet of cargo space and a payload rating of 2,258 pounds. Both versions have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 9,500 pounds.
Rivian Commercial Van
Both models are front-wheel drive, equipped with a single motor delivering 320 hp and 299 lb-ft of torque. They come with a 100 kwh usable lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack offering up to 161 miles of range for the 500 model and 160 miles for the 700 model—based on EPA drive cycles but not official EPA ratings. While Rivian has plans to switch to the Tesla NACS connector for its passenger vehicles in the future, the Commercial Van will initially ship with a CCS connector providing 100 kw of DC fast-charging power. The AC charging rate is 11 kw.
Several other automakers also offer electric vans, but many of them, such as the Ram ProMaster EV, Mercedes-Benz eSprinter, and Ford E-Transit, are electrified versions of traditional combustion designs. On the other hand, General Motors’ Chevrolet BrightDrop vans utilize the same components as the automaker’s existing electric passenger vehicles. Mercedes is also developing electric vans based on a dedicated architecture named Van.EA, with a concept vehicle expected to be unveiled later this year.