Rivian Automotive and Volkswagen Group have announced their intention to form an equally controlled and owned joint venture (JV) to create next-generation electrical architecture and best-in-class software technology. They intend to produce next generation software-defined vehicle (SDV) platforms to be used in both companies’ future electric vehicles.
Volkswagen Group will invest an initial $1 billion in Rivian, with up to $4 billion in planned additional investment for a total expected deal size of $5 billion.