Rivian faces components shortage for electric van production

Rivian has paused its electric delivery van production due to a components shortage. These EDVs are employed by Amazon to improve sustainability.

Announced last year, Rivian EDVs are designed as all-electric commercial vans. The EV maker has partnered with Amazon to provide 100,000 EDVs by 2030.

As of July this year, the retail giant is using 15,000 electric vans. The majority of this figure is fulfilled by Rivian about 13,500 units.

The Rivian EDV has two variants – Delivery 500 and Delivery 700. The first offers 161 miles of range, 9,350 lbs gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), a four-wheel drivetrain, and 2,734 lbs payload capacity. Delivery 700 has a 153-mile range, 9,500 lbs GVWR, FWD drivetrain, and 2,513 lbs payload capacity.

The length of the Delivery 500 is 248.5 inches, height is 114.7 inches, cargo volume is 487 cu ft and ground clearance is 6.9 inches. The delivery 700 has a 278-inch length, 114.8-inch height, 652 cu ft cargo volume, 6.9-inch ground clearance, and 187-inch wheelbase.

These delivery vans come with LED headlights. Rivian has installed a rear halo safety lighting to improve visibility for other drivers. There is an automated bulkhead door designed for extra efficiency and interior storage that could go up to 6.10 ft in height.

The curbside sliding door provides access and improved safety for drivers. In terms of accessibility, it has grab handles and its key fob has a pocket clip for hands-free access.

Rivian EDV for Amazon (Image Credit: Rivian)

Components Shortage

The Irvine California-based car maker has confirmed that a part shortage has temporarily caused a halt in electric delivery van production. However, it’s expected to recover from ongoing supply chain issues and resume production soon.

Meanwhile, Rivian has not disclosed information about the component or the component supplier.

Currently, the company is producing its vehicles at the Normal Illinois factory. Fortunately, the components shortage has not affected the Rivian R1S electric SUV and R1T pickup truck. Recently, both of these vehicles have received upgrades with 2025 models.

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