Rivian Expands Commercial Van Sales to Fleets Across the US
Rivian’s electric commercial van is now available to fleets nationwide, offering customizable options, advanced safety tech, and lower TCO.
Since the conclusion of Rivian and Amazon’s exclusivity period, Rivian has been trialing its commercial van with several large fleets in the U.S. and preparing its fleet management process for the mass market.
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Rivian Automotive announced last month the opening of sales for the Rivian Commercial Van to fleets of all sizes in the U.S.
The Rivian Commercial Van is the platform on which Amazon’s custom Electric Delivery Van (EDV) is based and is designed from the ground up, prioritizing safety, driver comfort, total cost of ownership, and sustainability. Safety features include automatic emergency braking, collision warnings, and 360-degree visibility.
Rivian is also planning a demo drive program for fleets as they plan future vehicle investments.
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Expanded Availability Following Successful Fleet Trials
Since the conclusion of Rivian and Amazon’s exclusivity period, Rivian has been trialing its commercial van with several large fleets in the U.S. and preparing its fleet management process for the mass market. These pilots have paved the way for Rivian to open further sales.
“Through existing partnerships, our commercial vans have already proved incredibly successful. Amazon currently has more than 20,000 in its fleet and delivered over a billion packages from its Electric Delivery Vans in 2024 alone. Over the last year, we have been focusing our efforts on testing with some larger fleets, and we’re really pleased with how those trials have gone,” Tom Solomon, senior director of business development at Rivian, said
Rivian’s Fleet Sales team is partnering with U.S. upfitters to allow users and commercial fleets to customize their vans to match their vocation-specific needs.
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Upfit and Tech Solutions
The Rivian Commercial Van comes in two sizes, the 500 and the 700, providing a payload of up to 2,663 lbs. and a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of up to 9,500 lbs.
According to Solomon, Rivian’s Fleet Sales team is partnering with U.S. upfitters to allow users and commercial fleets to customize their vans to match their vocation-specific needs.
“We’ve been getting inquiries ever since launching our Amazon fleet. Lots coming in from the trades and delivery services — plumbers and electricians, floral delivery, food services like grocery stores and bakeries, dry cleaning, and linen delivery. And more than a few dog groomers. It’s really a wide set of industries,” Solomon said.
Rivian’s in-house software stack controls nearly every interaction, from unlocking the vehicle and opening the door to charging and acceleration. These tools help streamline the ownership experience and minimize costs while increasing safety and productivity.
Rivian is also planning a demo drive program for fleets planning on future vehicle investments.
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