At some point, you’ve probably received a package from Amazon. While these packages can come from a variety of carriers, sometimes they come from an Amazon delivery van or vehicle. And now, those delivery vans are getting an electrical upgrade, courtesy of Rivian.
Who makes Amazon delivery vans?
The future of Amazon package delivery goes to the car company Rivian. Rivian is a manufacturer that builds electric vehicles and is helping Amazon meet its climate commitment.
Currently, the market uses vans such as the Ram ProMaster and the Ford Transit. But that will probably change in the near future. Amazon has teamed up with Rivian to make an exclusive electric delivery van, and it looks pretty friendly.
Rivian has delivered 1,000 Amazon vans
Amazon is rapidly increasing its use of electric delivery vans. Rivian Amazon vans are used in Austin, Boston, Denver, Houston, Indianapolis, Las Vegas, Madison, Newark, New York, Oakland, Pittsburgh, Portland, Provo, and Salt Lake City. There are also other smaller cities that have seen this new EV make deliveries.
The exterior of Rivian’s delivery van does not appear threatening. And apparently, that was done on purpose. This vehicle will be running in cities and neighborhoods, so it makes sense that it looks “happy.”
Amazon isn’t the only delivery service taking advantage of EV technology. The United States Postal Service is phasing out the Grumman LLV in favor of the Oshkosh NGDV. This new mail truck has the ability to come equipped with an electric powertrain. And that should help USPS reduce its environmental impact.
How many electric vans has Amazon ordered?
According to car and driver, Amazon has placed an order for 100,000 units of the Rivian electric delivery van. The pickup is available in multiple configurations, including an RHD model for international use. The goal is to have all electric vehicles in operation by 2030, with thousands to be put to work by the end of 2022.
Rivian electric vans have already delivered more than five million Amazon packages. And that number will only increase as more and more of these electric vehicles enter service. You may have opinions on Amazon, but it’s great to see a company that is willing to embrace the future of the auto industry.
Amazon first invested in Rivian in 2019. It invested $700 million dollars at the time, and that’s not an extra amount of money. Rivian is currently known for its electric pickup truck and EV SUV. But soon, you might see one in your driveway delivering a package.
What is Rivian?
Rivian is an electric vehicle company that was first founded in 2009. It’s been slow to see Rivians in sizable numbers finally on American roads, but depending on where you live, chances are you’ve found one.
The company has received investment from Amazon, Ford and others. Now, that Amazon investment is paying off. As the brand starts using Rivian delivery vans in massive numbers.