From $79,900: Rivian can now sell electric vans to more than just Amazon
US electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian has announced that it has started taking orders for its electric EDV (Electric Delivery Van) from all interested companies. The vehicles were previously produced exclusively for Amazon under an exclusivity agreement signed in 2019 for the delivery of 100,000 vehicles. The exclusivity condition expired at the end of 2023, after which Rivian has been testing EDVs with a number of large fleets in the US.
Here's What We Know
Rivian EDVs are available in two versions, the EDV 500 and EDV 700. For the US market, the vehicles are equipped with Type 2 and CCS1 connectors. Pricing:
- Rivian EDV 500 - from $79,900
- Rivian EDV 700 - from $83,900.
The vans support DC charging up to 100 kW. Both models are front-wheel drive, with up to 235 kW engine and a 100 kW⋅h battery pack.
Rivian EDV 500 and Rivian EDV 700. Screenshot from Rivian's website. Illustration: Rivian
The EDV 500 has a range of 260 km (161 miles), a payload capacity of 1.2 tonnes (2,663 lb) and 14 cubic metres (487 cubic feet) of cargo space. The EDV 500 is 6.3 metres long, 2.9 metres wide and has a wheelbase of 4 metres.
The EDV 700 has a range of 257 kilometres (160 miles), a payload capacity of 1.02 tonnes (2,258 pounds) and a cargo volume of 18.5 cubic metres (652 cubic feet). The vehicle is 7.3 metres long, about 3 metres high and has a wheelbase of 4.7 metres.
It's worth noting that Amazon remains a significant investor in Rivian, owning a 16 per cent stake in the company.
Sources: Businesswire, Rivian
