What you need to know:
- Amazon continues expanding its fleet of Rivian Electric Delivery Vans (EDVs), accelerating the nationwide rollout of zero-tailpipe-emission, battery-electric delivery vehicles.
- More than 30,000 Rivian EDVs are now operating across thousands of U.S. cities, strengthening Amazon’s electric last-mile delivery network.
- Amazon remains committed to deploying 100,000 Rivian electric vans by 2030, reinforcing its long-term EV fleet electrification strategy.
- Rivian is developing AWD and extended-range EDV variants, enhancing battery range, route coverage, and delivery efficiency across Amazon’s network.
Amazon is showing no signs of slowing its rollout of zero-tailpipe-emission, battery-electric delivery vans—built exclusively by Rivian at its Normal, Illinois manufacturing facility—that have become a familiar sight on roads nationwide, delivering packages to customers' doorsteps each day.
The e-commerce giant's relationship with the battery-electric vehicle (BEV) manufacturer remains in full swing and continues to grow, according to a recently released letter to Rivian shareholders.
"Our partnership with Amazon remains strong," the letter states. "Amazon now has over 30,000 custom-built Rivian Electric Delivery Vans (EDV) delivering packages across thousands of cities in the U.S. Rivian Commercial Vans have been specifically designed around the delivery process to minimize the total cost per package delivered through features such as an automatic bulkhead door that opens as the driver gets to their destination, as well as bringing a significant total cost of ownership reduction relative to internal combustion engine delivery vans."
Amazon, Rivian's largest stakeholder with a 16% stake, remains committed to its target of 100,000 Rivian EDVs for its delivery network by 2030.
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Rivian adds that "in addition to the EDV FWD standard battery pack variant already on the road, we are developing new variants of the van with a larger battery pack and AWD. The larger battery brings a 30% increase in range, while all wheel drive improves traction in conditions like mud and snow. These new variants will expand EDV route coverage in Amazon's network."
The Rivian EDV currently comes powered by a 100 kWh LFP battery pack that's good for 320 horsepower and 299 lb-ft of instant torque. With a claimed 160 miles of range on a single charge, the EDV's maximum payload capacity of just over 2,700 lbs.
Amazon's expanded use of the EDV isn't limited to the U.S. Last November, Rivian announced the van's introduction to the Canadian market, specifically in Vancouver.
