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Rivian’s Electric Delivery Van Could Save Your Business Money

February 12, 2025

Amazon’s 20,000 Rivian vans delivered over a billion packages in 2024.
Rivian commercial vans prioritize safety with 360-degree visibility, emergency braking, and collision warnings.
Lower fuel and maintenance costs make them a smart investment for any business

Remember the days when delivery vans were clunky, loud, and just about as comfortable as a metal folding chair? Yeah, those days are gone. Meet the Rivian Commercial Van, an all-electric alternative that’s changing how businesses think about their fleets. Amazon already has 20,000 of them on the road, and now Rivian is opening sales to fleets of all sizes, whether you need one or a thousand.

And before you roll your eyes at “another EV van,” take a look at the numbers. This one cuts costs, improves safety, and makes fleet management simple.

A Smarter, Safer Delivery Van Built for Performance

For starters, this van wasn’t adapted from an old gas-powered model. It was built from the ground up with electric power in mind. That means better performance, lower maintenance, and more efficient use of space.

Safety is a big deal here. The Rivian Commercial Van has automatic emergency braking, collision warnings, and full 360-degree visibility, which is way more than what most commercial vans offer. If you’ve ever backed up a delivery van and felt that moment of sheer panic because you couldn’t see a thing – this fixes that.

On the performance-end, there are two sizes. 500 and 700. So you can pick what fits your needs. The payload tops out at 2,663 lbs with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 9,500 lbs. That’s serious capability!

But here’s where it really gets interesting: the software.

Rivian’s Smart Vans Cut Costs and Downtime for Any Fleet

Rivian’s in-house software stack controls nearly every function of the van, from unlocking the doors to managing charging. The system goes beyond a basic dashboard, simplifying operations, minimizing downtime, and keeping costs under control. Because every minute a van is sitting idle or stuck in maintenance is money lost.

Tom Solomon, Rivian’s Senior Director of Business Development, mentioned, “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. As a result, we’re excited to now be able to open sales to fleets of all sizes in the US, whether they want 1 van or thousands.”

Translation: This van isn’t an experiment. It’s already working at scale.

Rivian electric Commercial Delivery Van interior

Rivian electric Commercial Delivery Van cabin and storage

Rivian’s Delivery Van Cuts Costs and Boosts Efficiency for Fleets

Operating a commercial fleet is expensive. Gas, maintenance, insurance – it all adds up. Rivian’s electric delivery vans slash fuel costs to near zero and require significantly less maintenance than traditional gas-powered vans. That means lower total cost of ownership, which is something any fleet manager will appreciate.

And for businesses looking to lower their carbon footprint (or just keep up with regulations)? This is an easy win.

If your business relies on delivery vans, the Rivian Commercial Van should be on your radar. It’s safer, cheaper to run, and built with modern fleet management in mind. Amazon has already proven it works. Now, every business, big or small, can get in on it.