Rivian overtakes Chevrolet in US EV sales with commercial vans driving 45.7% year on year growth
By Eve
Rivian delivered 19,248 electric vehicles in Q3 2026, climbing from 10th to second place among American EV brands and capturing a 7.2% market share. Commercial vans accounted for 8,469 units, representing the heaviest contribution to the 45.7% year on year increase. Cox Automotive's estimate of 19,239 deliveries closely matched Rivian's published figures, with the brand finishing ahead of Chevrolet despite the overall US EV market remaining below 2025 levels.
Why it matters
The surge in Rivian's commercial van deliveries signals growing fleet electrification demand, creating potential charging infrastructure opportunities at depot and logistics sites. Rivian's leap to second place demonstrates how commercial EV adoption can reshape market dynamics and drive charging procurement beyond consumer focused networks.
Source
- Original title
- “Rivian just leapfrogged Chevrolet in EV sales, and its vans did the heaviest lifting”
- Published
- 25 October 2026
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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- Electric Vehicles
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- United States
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