Volkswagen's $5 billion investment in Rivian boosts EV maker's shares
) as part of a new, equally controlled joint venture to share EV architecture and software, the companies said on Tuesday.
It will also help Rivian, known for its flagship R1S SUVs and R1T pickups, turn cashflow positive. The company will license its existing intellectual property rights to the JV, and the R2 will be the first vehicle using software from the JV. Volkswagen vehicles, including ones by its Audi, Porsche, Lamborghini and Bentley brands, will follow.
The German automaker will also invest $2 billion in Rivian stock - $1 billion each in 2025 and 2026 - subject to the startup hitting certain milestones, and provide a $1 billion loan in 2026.
"They were definitely going to need something to get them past the launch of the R2s. This definitely helps extend that range," said Sam Fiorani, vice president at research firm AutoForecast Solutions.
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Volkswagen Is Investing Up To $5 Billion In RivianAlan Ohnsman is a Forbes senior editor who covers cleantech and advanced transportation. He joined Forbes in 2016 and works in Los Angeles. He co-authors the Current Climate newsletter, writes about promising clean energy developments and has covered Tesla since 2006, when he was with Bloomberg News. He has a graduate degree in journalism and a B.
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Volkswagen Investing Up To $5 Billion In Rivian As The Carmakers Plan Software VentureAlan Ohnsman is a Forbes senior editor who covers cleantech and advanced transportation. He joined Forbes in 2016 and works in Los Angeles. He co-authors the Current Climate newsletter, writes about promising clean energy developments and has covered Tesla since 2006, when he was with Bloomberg News. He has a graduate degree in journalism and a B.
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