Amazon now operates more than 30,000 electric delivery vans supplied by Rivian Automotive, adding roughly 10,000 units over the past year as part of its push to decarbonise last-mile logistics. The vehicles are deployed across thousands of cities, primarily in the United States.
The fleet consists largely of Rivian’s purpose-built Rivian EDV models, including variants such as the EDV-500. Aside from about 600 units operating in Germany, most of the vans are used by Amazon and its delivery partners in the U.S., according to company disclosures.
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Rivian is developing new versions of the electric vans featuring larger battery packs and all-wheel drive. The upgrades are expected to extend driving range by roughly 30% and improve traction in challenging conditions such as snow or mud, enabling Amazon to serve routes that are currently difficult for front-wheel-drive vehicles.
The vans were engineered specifically for Amazon’s delivery workflow. Features include an automated bulkhead door that opens when the driver reaches a stop, helping speed up package handling. Rivian has also said the vehicles can deliver lower total cost of ownership compared with conventional combustion-engine vans due to reduced fuel and maintenance expenses.
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While Rivian remains Amazon’s primary supplier of electric delivery vehicles, the retailer is diversifying its fleet. In 2025, Amazon ordered about 5,000 electric vans from Mercedes-Benz Vans, including the Mercedes-Benz eVito and Mercedes-Benz eSprinter, for deployment across several European countries.
Amazon and Rivian’s partnership dates back to 2019, when the companies agreed to deploy 100,000 electric delivery vans by 2030. Amazon is also Rivian’s largest investor, underscoring the strategic importance of the collaboration as both companies expand electric logistics operations.