Rivian (RIVN) had the best-selling electric van in the US last year, topping Ford for the title. The electric delivery van (EDV) is rolling out across the US through its partnership with Amazon, but Rivian is expanding with new customers.
Rivian EDV was the best-selling electric van in the US
With over 51,500 electric vehicles delivered in 2024, Rivian beat expectations. Although it was only slightly higher than the 50,122 delivered in 2023, things picked up in the second half of the year.
Rivian shut down its manufacturing plant in Normal, IL, last April to introduce new upgrades designed to cut costs and increase efficiency.
To make matters worse, Rivian had to temporarily pause electric van production last summer due to a part shortage.
After releasing fourth quarter and full-year 2024 delivery and production figures in early January, Rivian said, “The previously discussed shortage of a shared component on the R1 and RCV platforms is no longer a constraint.”
New Kelley Blue Book estimates show that Rivian outpaced Ford with America’s best-selling electric van in 2024.
| Q4 2024 sales | YOY | Full-year 2024 sales | YOY | |
| Rivian EDV | 4,397 | +84.1% | 13,423 | +65.9% |
| Ford E-Transit | 3,354 | +56.5% | 12,610 | +64.4% |
Rivian sold 13,423 electric vans in the US last year, up 67% from 2023. In comparison, Ford sold 12,610 E-Transit vans in the US in 2024. In the fourth quarter, Rivian outpaced Ford, with nearly 4,400 EDVs sold compared to 3,354 E-Transit sales.
The accomplishment comes despite Ford introducing the updated E-Transit last March with a bigger battery and faster charging. In October, the 2025 E-Transit hit the market with the same price as “comparable gas Transit models,” according to Ford, starting at $51,000.
Rivian has already secured a commitment from Amazon for up to 100,000 EDVs, but it also offers its commercial van (RCV), which is designed for other companies.
Over the past few weeks, Rivian electric vans with different brandings have been spotted testing, including logistics giant DHL.
As the Rivian scales production, its R1S electric SUV was also the tenth best-selling electric vehicle in the US last year.
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