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Get the latest updates on Volkswagen’s electric journey. From ID. series EVs and concept reveals to software updates and global strategy, this category covers everything VW is doing in the world of electric vehicles. Stay informed on how one of the world’s biggest automakers is shaping the future of mobility.

Volkswagen Boosts Stake in Rivian as EV Partnership Grows

Volkswagen is delivering its second $1 billion investment to Rivian this week after the EV maker hit key financial targets, including back-to-back quarters of gross profit. This follows VW’s initial $1 billion buy-in last year, which gave the German automaker an 8.6% stake in the company. The funding is part of VW’s broader $5.8 billion commitment, which includes equity and contributions to the previously announced joint venture focused on EV software and architecture. If all tranches are completed, Volkswagen could…

Wassym Bensaid with a yellow Rivian R1T behind him

Inside Rivian’s Secret Mission to Transform Every Volkswagen with Next-Gen Software

Volkswagen’s big software overhaul is moving forward, and Rivian is leading the charge. At the heart of this project is Wassym Bensaid (we love you), Rivian’s Chief Software Officer, who’s spearheading the development of a unified software system for all Volkswagen brands—from budget hatchbacks to luxury SUVs. Volkswagen’s own software team, Cariad, couldn’t keep up with the fast pace of tech development. Its electric vehicles felt behind the times. So in 2023, Volkswagen asked Rivian for help. Rivian is known…

VW ID.Every1 Concept with Rivian software

Rivian’s Software Will Power Volkswagen’s Affordable ID. EVERY1 EV

Volkswagen just unveiled a super-affordable electric car for the European market, the ID. EVERY1, and while the focus is on its budget-friendly price tag, there’s a major Rivian connection under the hood. According to TechCrunch, this little EV will be the first to roll out with Rivian’s software and vehicle architecture—marking a huge moment for the American EV maker’s expansion beyond its own trucks and SUVs. The ID. EVERY1 is expected to go into production in 2027 with a starting…

Volkswagen Looks to Strengthen Partnership with Rivian

Volkswagen and Rivian are taking their collaboration to the next level. In an interview with Spiegel magazine, VW CEO Oliver Blume revealed that the two companies are exploring ways to strengthen their partnership. This could include sharing components and combining purchasing efforts to cut costs. “The Volkswagen Group offers great opportunities for a small brand like Rivian,” Blume said. The market reacted positively to the news, with Rivian’s stock climbing over 3% in premarket trading. This move builds on the joint venture…

Rivian and VW Group Launch New Website to Educate on Joint Venture’s EV Innovations

Rivian and Volkswagen have launched a new website designed to offer deeper insights into their joint venture. While the partnership itself is well-known, the website serves to educate the public on the specific technologies and innovations they are working on together, especially in software-defined vehicles, zonal controllers, and advanced connectivity solutions. Highlighting Key Areas of Innovation The website provides an overview of the joint venture’s goals, specifically in advancing software-defined vehicles (SDVs). These vehicles allow over-the-air updates, enabling new features…