VW and Rivian officially kick off $5.8 billion joint venture, announce leadership
Last June, VW said it would invest $5 billion in Rivian as part of a new joint venture that’s focused on developing a new electrical architecture and vehicle software for future models, including subcompact cars, with the first planned for 2027. The investment size has now increased to $5.8 billion.
Rivian And VW's $5.8B Joint Venture Will Power A Lot, Including 'Subcompact Cars'
The venture will be jointly run by Rivian's Chief Software Officer, Wassym Bensaid, and Carsten Helbing, Volkswagen Group's CTO. They'll serve as co-CEOs. It'll be based in Palo Alto, California, to start. Three more sites are in development North America and Europe, the companies said on Tuesday.
Volkswagen raises investment in Rivian to $5.8 billion
The joint venture aims to integrate advanced electrical infrastructure and Rivian's software technology for future electric vehicles of both companies, across all relevant vehicle segments, including subcompact cars,
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The joint venture targets Rivian’s existing electrical architecture and software technology stack, enabling the launch of Rivian’s R2 model in the first half of 2026, the companies said.
Rivian, Volkswagen joint venture is upsized to $5.8 billion
Rivian Automotive Inc. and Volkswagen Group have launched their upsized joint venture, vowing to join forces to create “cutting edge” EV technology.
Volkswagen and Rivian Form Joint Venture, Deepening Alliance
The new agreement, which builds on an earlier announcement, calls for the German automaker to invest $5.8 billion in Rivian, a maker of electric vehicles.
Rivian-Volkswagen joint venture increase deal to up to $5.8 billion, VW cars expected as early as 2027
The companies said the deal is now up to $5.8 billion – up from up to $5 billion – with the first VW models to use Rivian's software and electrical architecture arriving as early as 2027.
Rivian and VW finalize joint venture worth up to $5.8B
The automakers are partnering to develop software for their next-generation EVs through a separate entity helmed by top Rivian and VW officials. Called “Rivian and VW Group Technology LLC,” the joint venture provides Volkswagen access to Rivian’s technology platform while juicing the startup’s balance book as it aims to make the jump to profitable company.
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