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IRVINE, Calif. - Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: NASDAQ:RIVN), a $12.7 billion market cap electric vehicle manufacturer, announced today that it is opening sales of its Rivian Commercial van to all fleet sizes in the United States. The van, which is also the basis for Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN)’s custom electric delivery van (EDV), emphasizes safety, driver comfort, and sustainability. With revenue growth of over 20% in the last twelve months, Rivian continues to expand its commercial presence. InvestingPro analysis shows the company maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 5.09, indicating robust short-term financial health.
The company’s move comes after the end of an exclusivity period with Amazon, during which Rivian conducted trials with several large U.S. fleets. These trials have reportedly been successful, leading to the decision to broaden sales. According to InvestingPro data, while Rivian holds more cash than debt on its balance sheet, the company faces challenges with cash burn rates. Investors can access detailed financial health metrics and 12 additional ProTips through InvestingPro’s comprehensive research platform.
Rivian’s Commercial Van is available in two sizes, the 500 and the 700, capable of carrying a payload of up to 2,663 lbs and a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of up to 9,500 lbs. The vehicle’s operations are managed by Rivian’s proprietary software stack, which aims to enhance the ownership experience by reducing costs and improving safety and productivity.
Tom Solomon, Rivian’s Senior Director of Business Development, shared that Amazon has integrated over 20,000 of these vans into its fleet, delivering over a billion packages in 2024. Solomon expressed confidence in the van’s performance during trials and enthusiasm for the sales expansion to fleets regardless of size.
Rivian’s vehicles are designed with safety features such as automatic emergency braking, collision warnings, and 360-degree visibility, which positions them among the safest vehicles currently available.
The company’s announcement is based on a press release statement, and those interested in the Rivian Commercial Van can register their interest on the company’s website. Rivian continues to position itself as a major player in the electric vehicle market, catering to both consumer and commercial customers with a focus on zero-emission transportation. With its next earnings report scheduled for February 20, 2025, investors can access detailed analysis and Fair Value estimates through InvestingPro’s exclusive research reports, available for over 1,400 US stocks including Rivian.
In other recent news, Rivian has been subject to recent developments involving government policies and financial agreements. President Donald Trump’s directive to review electric vehicle (EV) policies could potentially impact the EV industry, including Rivian. The executive order targets incentives that have been promoting EV sales, including a call to end waivers that allow states to set their own limits on gas-powered car sales. However, the actual impact on Rivian will depend on the specifics of any policy changes enacted.
Simultaneously, Rivian has secured a loan agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy for up to $6.6 billion. This funding is set to support the construction of Rivian’s new manufacturing facility in Georgia, create 7,500 jobs, and expedite the production of Rivian’s upcoming R2 SUV and R3 crossover models. The company plans to break ground on the Stanton Springs North site near Social Circle, Georgia, in 2026, with the first customer vehicles expected to roll off the production line in 2028.
On a different note, Global Equities Research analyst Trip Chowdhry has suggested that Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)’s Cybertruck needs to be smaller and cheaper to spur demand. Chowdhry proposed that the size of the Cybertruck should be reduced by 20% and the price should be between $40,000 and $60,000. He expressed skepticism about the recently announced Cybertruck incentives and noted that Rivian appears to be gaining popularity in comparison to the Cybertruck.
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