Rivian (RIVN) had the best-selling electrical van within the US final 12 months, topping Ford for the title. The electrical supply van (EDV) is rolling out throughout the US by way of its partnership with Amazon, however Rivian is increasing with new prospects.
Rivian EDV was the best-selling electrical van within the US
With over 51,500 electrical autos delivered in 2024, Rivian beat expectations. Though it was solely barely larger than the 50,122 delivered in 2023, issues picked up within the second half of the 12 months.
Rivian shut down its manufacturing plant in Regular, IL, final April to introduce new upgrades designed to chop prices and enhance effectivity.
To make issues worse, Rivian needed to quickly pause electrical van manufacturing final summer time attributable to an element scarcity.
After releasing fourth quarter and full-year 2024 supply and manufacturing figures in early January, Rivian mentioned, “The beforehand mentioned scarcity of a shared part on the R1 and RCV platforms is now not a constraint.”
New Kelley Blue Guide estimates present that Rivian outpaced Ford with America’s best-selling electrical van in 2024.
| This fall 2024 gross sales | YOY | Full-year 2024 gross sales | YOY | |
| Rivian EDV | 4,397 | +84.1% | 13,423 | +65.9% |
| Ford E-Transit | 3,354 | +56.5% | 12,610 | +64.4% |
Rivian bought 13,423 electrical vans within the US final 12 months, up 67% from 2023. Compared, Ford bought 12,610 E-Transit vans within the US in 2024. Within the fourth quarter, Rivian outpaced Ford, with almost 4,400 EDVs bought in comparison with 3,354 E-Transit gross sales.
The accomplishment comes regardless of Ford introducing the up to date E-Transit final March with an even bigger battery and sooner charging. In October, the 2025 E-Transit hit the market with the identical value as “comparable gasoline Transit fashions,” in line with Ford, beginning at $51,000.
Rivian has already secured a dedication from Amazon for as much as 100,000 EDVs, however it additionally provides its industrial van (RCV), which is designed for different firms.
Over the previous few weeks, Rivian electrical vans with completely different brandings have been noticed testing, together with logistics large DHL.
Because the Rivian scales manufacturing, its R1S electrical SUV was additionally the tenth best-selling electrical car within the US final 12 months.
