Rivian Commercial Van

Update: Added some additional photos from the Montgomery County Police Reporter. An Amazon Electric Delivery Van (EDV) was completely engulfed in flames while parked in Conroe, Texas, according to photos shared on Reddit. The van, part of Amazon’s electric fleet built by Rivian, appears to have caught fire while stationary—though the exact cause of the fire hasn’t been determined yet. The photos show what’s left of the vehicle. It’s a total loss. Thankfully, no one was injured in the incident,…

Rivian’s Commercial Van lineup keeps growing, and the latest addition is a seriously fun one. Olive & June, a popular nail care brand known for its high-quality polishes and at-home manicure kits, has joined forces with Rivian to create the “Mani Mobile”—a fully customized Rivian Commercial Van that’s all about bringing DIY nail art to the streets. This new partnership is debuting at SXSW in Austin, where attendees can check out the Mani Mobile in action. The van features a…

Ben & Jerry’s is rolling out two brand-new electric “scoop trucks” built on Rivian’s Commercial Van platform, bringing ice cream to fans with a cleaner, quieter, and more sustainable twist. The first truck is making its debut at SXSW this week in Austin, Texas, giving attendees a first taste of the future of mobile ice cream delivery. This partnership is a perfect blend of two brands that care about sustainability—Ben & Jerry’s has long been outspoken about environmental responsibility, and…

Rivian just dropped a new upfitting program for its Commercial Van lineup, and if you’re in the business of making deliveries, running a mobile service, or just need a van that works as hard as you do, this is big news. Upfitting, for those who might not be familiar, is the process of customizing a vehicle after it leaves the factory to make sure it’s perfectly suited for the job at hand. Think shelving, custom flooring, sirens, flashers—whatever your business…

Rivian has officially opened orders for its Commercial Van to fleets of all sizes, confirming what we reported last week. Businesses can now order the Delivery 500 or 700. Riviain has also confirmed there is no minimum required so you can order as little as 1 Commercial Van or 1,000 Commercial Vans. Until recently, these vans were exclusive to Amazon, but with that deal now over, Rivian can begin offering them to other companies. The Commercial Van is built with…