Rivian is expanding beyond Amazon, opening sales of its electric delivery vans to all fleet customers. The move comes as Amazon — which helped launch Rivian’s commercial vehicle program — has already deployed more than 20,000 of these vans across its delivery network.
The newly branded Rivian Commercial Van maintains the distinctive design of Amazon’s EDV (Electric Delivery Van) but introduces two configurations for different business needs. The smaller 500 model starts at $82,900, while the larger 700 variant is priced at $86,900 (both including a $3,000 destination fee).
Amazon’s early commitment was substantial — a 100,000-van order by 2030, backed by a $440 million investment in 2019. That exclusive partnership helped Rivian establish its commercial vehicle program, with the first deliveries rolling out in 2021.
The 500 model packs impressive utility into its 248.5-inch length, offering 487 cubic feet of cargo space and a 2,663-pound payload capacity.
For businesses needing more space, the 700 stretches to 278 inches and provides 652 cubic feet of cargo volume, though payload capacity drops slightly to 2,258 pounds. Both variants maintain a 9,500-pound GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating).
Rivian’s powertrain approach is straightforward — a front-wheel-drive system with a single motor delivering 320 hp and 299 lb-ft of torque. The vans use a 100-kwh LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery pack, achieving up to 161 miles of range in the 500 and 160 miles in the 700, based on EPA drive cycles.
While Rivian plans to adopt Tesla’s NACS connector for its passenger vehicles, these commercial vans will ship with CCS connectors supporting 100-kw DC fast-charging. They’re also equipped with 11-kw AC charging capability.
The commercial EV van market is heating up. Traditional manufacturers like Ram, Mercedes-Benz, and Ford are electrifying their existing van designs. GM’s taking a different approach with its BrightDrop vans, sharing technology with their passenger EVs. Mercedes-Benz is also developing a dedicated electric van platform called Van.EA, with a concept vehicle expected later this year.
Rivian has been quietly testing these vans with several major fleet operators, laying the groundwork for this broader commercial release.
