Rivian begins deliveries of upgraded electric van with 30% more range and all-wheel drive option
By Eve
Rivian has started delivering its first major hardware upgrade for the electric delivery van since production began in 2021, featuring a 129 kWh LFP battery pack that provides 30% more range and a new dual-motor all-wheel drive configuration. The upgrades, confirmed in the company's Q3 2026 shareholder presentation, are available on the larger EDV 700 model and are designed to expand route coverage into rural networks for Amazon's fleet. EPA certification documents issued on 17 September list the new pack at 129 kWh usable, up from the current 100 kWh pack that delivers up to 160 miles of range.
Why it matters
The range and capability upgrade addresses a key constraint in last-mile electrification, enabling fleet operators to deploy electric vans on longer and more challenging routes that were previously out of reach. For charging infrastructure planners, the larger battery and rural deployment focus signal growing demand for depot charging capacity and potential need for en-route charging in less urbanised delivery networks.
Source
- Original title
- “Rivian’s electric van gets 30% more range and AWD, now delivering”
- Published
- 29 October 2026
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
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- insideevs.com
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- Electric Vehicles
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- United States
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- Rivian
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