Amazon has officially launched its first fleet of Rivian-built electric delivery vans (EDVs) in Canada. Fifty of the Rivian vans have begun delivering packages across Greater Vancouver, operating from Amazon’s delivery station in Delta, British Columbia.
According to Amazon, the vehicles are being used by two local Delivery Service Partners and represent a key step in the company’s commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions across all operations by 2040.
Drive Tesla first reported on the Rivian delivery vans arriving in Canada last month on X.
Amazon’s partnership with Rivian began in 2019, shortly after the e-commerce giant co-founded The Climate Pledge, a global initiative that commits signatories to reaching net-zero carbon by 2040.
The electric delivery vans are designed with driver comfort and efficiency in mind. They feature 360-degree visibility, advanced sensor detection, and a large panoramic windshield for improved safety. Other highlights include automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and collision warnings.
Each vehicle integrates Amazon’s delivery workflow directly into its onboard technology, offering features such as optimized routing, navigation assistance, and package organization tools. The vans also include automatic door locking and unlocking, a powered bulkhead door that opens at delivery stops, ventilated seats, and an ergonomic driver’s cabin and cargo area.
In addition to environmental benefits, the use of Rivian vans in B.C. takes advantage of the province’s clean electricity grid, where over 90% of power is generated from renewable sources like hydro and wind.
Amazon plans to have 100,000 Rivian electric delivery vehicles operating globally by 2030. So far, more than 35,000 have already been deployed in markets across the world, collectively delivering over 1.5 billion packages.
