A new era for sustainable logistics began as Rivian’s Electric Delivery Vehicle (EDV) entered the Canadian market in autumn 2025. Amazon now deploys its first fleet of 50 Rivian EDVs in Vancouver, a step that signals further expansion of Amazon’s e-mobility initiatives beyond the United States. The move follows Amazon’s strategic commitment, announced in 2019, to transition much of its last-mile delivery fleet to electric vehicles in pursuit of environmental goals. With Canadian roads welcoming Rivian’s custom-built vans, local operations are set to observe their impact on efficiency and emissions standards more closely than ever before.
Amazon and Rivian’s partnership has drawn wide attention since its initial unveiling over five years ago. Earlier announcements focused on the rollout within U.S. metropolitan areas and highlighted Amazon’s plan to integrate 100,000 EDVs by 2030. While previous milestones centered around fleet numbers and geographic reach, this latest development represents a marked shift in regional deployment. As competitors such as Ford and Mercedes-Benz previously made strides in commercial EV delivery, Amazon’s direct inclusion of the Rivian EDV in Canada demonstrates a deepening commitment to diversified electric delivery solutions. Compared to the earlier U.S.-centered news, the Canadian entry also signals a search for operational and market insights abroad.
What prompts Rivian and Amazon’s expansion into Canada?
The launch in Canada is part of Amazon’s broader effort to decarbonize its logistics network and test operational performance outside the U.S. The deployment aligns with the company’s climate pledges and expands access to electric technologies in one of Amazon’s quickly growing international delivery markets. According to company statements, Amazon views Canada as a valuable proving ground for scalable green logistics.
How is the EDV model tailored for Amazon?
Manufactured exclusively for Amazon, the Rivian EDV features a design and interior optimized for high-volume package delivery. Alongside the EDV, Rivian also produces the retail-oriented Rivian Commercial Van (RCV), which launched in early 2025 for broader customer sales and starts at $83,000. These developments allow Rivian to serve both exclusive and general commercial users, including recent clients such as AT&T.
What future steps do the companies plan?
As the Canadian rollout continues, additional cities are expected to receive EDV units. Amazon has signaled intentions to further scale up its electric delivery presence in North America. Rivian, reflecting on its partnership, remarked:
“The first Rivian Electric Delivery Vans have arrived in Canada,”
underscoring the companies’ shared vision for sustainable transportation on a global scale.
Both companies have highlighted the milestone as a continuation of efforts to reduce environmental impacts and innovate delivery operations. An Amazon spokesperson commented,
“This marks an exciting milestone in our five-year history of operations in Canada.”
As logistics companies increasingly scrutinize carbon footprints, Amazon and Rivian’s experience in both U.S. and Canadian markets may provide vital lessons about fleet electrification, customer expectations, and service continuity in diverse urban environments. Lessons from the U.S. EDV deployment are likely to inform the operational playbook for the Canadian fleet as it grows.
Fleet electrification in e-commerce remains a rapidly evolving field, with Amazon and Rivian’s initiatives being closely watched by competitors and policymakers alike. For professionals exploring commercial EVs, understanding the division between exclusive models like the EDV and general-market options such as the RCV will be important. The Canadian market, with its unique geography and regulatory requirements, may introduce new logistical challenges and opportunities for both Amazon and Rivian as they navigate sustainability in last-mile deliveries. Delivery partners, businesses considering EV adoption, and policy planners will benefit from monitoring the operational performance and scalability of these commercial fleets as the project advances.
- Rivian’s Electric Delivery Vans now serve Amazon’s customers in Vancouver, Canada.
- The EDV’s entry marks Amazon’s expanding electrified fleet outside the U.S.
- The Rivian RCV offers commercial EV alternatives to companies beyond Amazon.
