Now Anyone Can Buy Rivian’s Electric Cargo Van
Want to start a whispering Quiet delivery service, zero-emission food truck or other van-based business? Will those new round-eyed delivery trucks make you envious? Well, you’re lucky because Rivian – some of our favorite maker Electric truck and SUV – It announced today that its commercial delivery van will be open for sale to “U.S. fleets of all sizes, whether they want 1 van or thousands of people.”
The first 10,000 examples of what was then called the Rivian Electric delivery van were ordered by Amazon. In 2019, Rivian’s major early investor, the online retail giant, had exclusive rights to EDVs until the contract with over 20,000 EDVs was fulfilled in 2023 in the fleet, Rivian began to turn to other large fleet buyers, and Use EDV as a service vehicle platform. Today, the Illinois-based EV announced it will open sales to anyone interested in its electric commercial vans.
Electric car vans come in two flavors, the labour 500 and 700. The 500 is more actionable in both, with its 478 cubic feet cargo box, a shorter 157.5-inch wheelbase and a smaller turning radius of 49.9 feet. The larger 700 has a larger 652 cubic feet, requiring a longer wheelbase (187 inches), a wider, 53.9-foot turning circle.
Both electric vehicles share the same Rivian commercial vehicle powertrain, with a single electric motor that drives the front wheels to 320 horsepower and 299 lb-ft of torque. The prescribed total vehicle weight rating is 9,500 pounds, but the slightly lighter delivery of 500 only has a more payload (2,663 pounds, over 2,258 pounds) and a slight range advantage – 161 miles – compared to the 700’s 160.
Rivian’s electric vans have been used to deliver and serve vehicles, but the fleet can dream of any application that might want to be used in sponge-like cargo boxes.
The Delivery 500 and 700 also feature Rivian’s commercial suite, safety and convenience technology, including advanced driver assistance features, wraparound cameras, connected dashboard technology, and integrated fleet management and surveillance software.
Rivian delivers $79,900 starting at 500, pre-tax and destination charges, while larger delivery reaches 700 units for up to $83,900. Interested individuals and fleets can start from rivian.com/fleet.
