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Amazon Delivery EVs Hitting the Streets

Coming to a city near you (maybe)

By Rob Rich Rob Rich News Reporter College for Creative Studies Rob is a freelance tech reporter with experience writing for a variety of outlets, including IGN, Unwinnable, 148Apps, Gamezebo, Pocket Gamer, Fanbolt, Zam, and more. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on July 25, 2022 12:42PM EDT Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Fact checked by Jerri Ledford Western Kentucky University Gulf Coast Community College Jerri L. Ledford has been writing, editing, and fact-checking tech stories since 1994. Her work has appeared in Computerworld, PC Magazine, Information Today, and many others. lifewire's fact checking process Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Smart & Connected Life Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming Some cities across the US will start seeing Amazon's new electric vehicle (EV) delivery vans out and about very soon—possibly even today. This new fleet of vehicles, designed in partnership with EV manufacturer Rivian, has been in the works in some capacity for the past three years. The two companies joined forces in 2019 when Amazon kicked off its Climate Pledge with the goal of reaching net-zero carbon output by 2040. Whether or not Amazon will meet that carbon reduction goal remains to be seen, but the new fleet of EVs is definitely a step towards it. Business Wire The main point of EVs is they're much cleaner and better for the environment than standard gas-powered vehicles. So, of course, one of the main benefits of replacing a fleet of delivery trucks/vans with them is to cut back on environmental damage. There are a lot of Amazon delivery vehicles out there, and those emissions add up.
Business Wire Delivery EVs have other, less immediately obvious benefits, though. Driver comfort and safety are being considered more thoroughly. Improved visibility and other built-in sensors are meant to keep pedestrians and other drivers on the road safer as well. And Amazon believes the newly integrated driver assistance technology will make package routing (and by extension, delivery) easier, safer, and faster all-around. Amazon/Rivian delivery EVs are hitting the streets now in Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Kansas City, Nashville, Phoenix, and more locations, with the expectation to replace many of Amazon's gas-powered delivery vehicles across 100 cities by the end of 2022. Correction 7/25/2022: Fixed an incorrect date in the final paragraph. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Can EV Batteries be Replaced or Upgraded? Is an Electric Vehicle Right for Me? Apple Car: News and Expected Price, Release Date, Specs; and More Rumors 5 Reasons People Don't Buy EVs What’s the Shift to Electric Vehicles All About? EV (BEV) vs PHEV vs FCEV vs Hybrid: What's the Difference? 43 Most Common EV Questions Answered Electric Vehicles: A Short History Lesson What Does an EV Battery’s Miles per KWh Number Mean? When Might All New Cars Be Electric? Can a Gasoline Vehicle Be Converted to an EV? 8 Things to Consider Before Buying a Used EV How ‘Green’ are Electric Vehicles, Really? Parking and HOV Lanes: The Secret Perks of EV Ownership EVs and Electric Bills: Myth vs. Fact How Long to Expect Your EV Battery to Last (and How to Extend Its Life) Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies