Also, a company spun off from Rivian, has entered a strategic partnership with DoorDash to develop and deploy small autonomous electric vehicles for last-mile delivery in urban environments.
The collaboration includes investment, joint product development, and plans for commercial deployment, focusing on purpose-built vehicles designed to operate in dense city areas such as cycle lanes, kerbsides, and road shoulders—spaces often inaccessible to conventional delivery vans.
“ALSO is building purpose-built EVs that are designed to unlock new ways to meet customers and merchants where they are,” said Stanley Tang, co-founder and head of DoorDash Labs. “We’re excited to invest and partner with them as we look to scale autonomous delivery.”
Also, established as an independent entity in 2025, is developing a portfolio of micromobility vehicles for goods and passenger transport. Its initial lineup includes the TM-B e-bike and two pedal-assisted quadricycles—the Consumer TM-Q and the Commercial TM-Q. The commercial variant is designed for logistics applications, featuring an enclosed cargo box and weather protection, with a planned market launch in 2026.
The Commercial TM-Q has already drawn interest from Amazon, which is reportedly considering deployments in Europe and the United States. Amazon and Rivian have an existing relationship dating back to a 2019 agreement for 100,000 electric delivery vans.
DoorDash will also take on a strategic role in Also’s development, with Tang joining the company as a board observer. The partnership is intended to accelerate real-world testing and scaling of autonomous delivery systems, particularly in complex urban settings.
The announcement comes alongside Also’s $200 million Series C funding round, led by Greenoaks with participation from Prysm Capital and DoorDash. The capital will be used to scale production and support international expansion.
Also said its vehicles are built on a proprietary software-defined platform, including its DreamRide system, which integrates pedal assistance, regenerative energy features, and digital controls. The company plans to initially target markets in North America and Europe, with future expansion into Asia and South America.