VW-Rivian joint venture hits milestone, unlocking another $1B investment in Rivian

[R2D2TOO]

According to the Volkswagen Group, its joint venture with Rivian has achieved a key milestone by completing winter testing of Rivian’s technology in VW vehicles. As a result, the milestone unlocks an additional $1 billion in investment from Volkswagen Group in Rivian.

Today’s latest milestone news from across the pond dates back to summer 2024, when Volkswagen Group initially announced a new joint venture with Rivian that entails a total investment of up to $5 billion (with a “b”) should certain goals be met.

The purpose of the joint venture was to develop a “next generation electrical/electronic architecture.” VW Group initially invested a cool billion in Rivian at the time of the announcement, while gaining immediate access to Rivian’s electronics architecture and software development – a major strength of Rivian and a category that the German auto conglomerate has… stumbled in.

Two years later, Rivian’s technology has contributed to the development of a new Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) architecture, and Volkswagen Group has been testing it with several prototype vehicles from VW, Audi, and Scout Motors.

https://electrek.co/2026/03/27/volk...ne-unlocking-another-1b-for-the-ev-automaker/

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[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

All those rumors about the JV being in trouble? This makes clear intent of rumors.

 

[captainjp]

All those rumors about the JV being in trouble? This makes clear intent of rumors.

Yup.

 

[skyguyscott]

Well, TBH, we really don't know the state of the JV. It sounds like they are making progress. Reports also suggest they are having a hard time of it. Both could be true, or the rumors could be false. In any event, I doubt the effort has been an easy one. Wonder if Rivian will consider the effort worth it in the end.

 

[captainjp]

Wonder if Rivian will consider the effort worth it in the end.

$5 billion ain’t no chicken feed, so I’m gonna speculate that yeah, worth it.

 

[electruck]

it's not just the cash but also the supply chain benefits (access to VW suppliers, economies of scale with vehicles beyond Rivian using the hardware).

 

[electruck]

All those rumors about the JV being in trouble? This makes clear intent of rumors.

there will be ups and downs, just like any marriage. but if they are truly committed, they will work through the challenges.

 

[sparked]

it's not just the cash but also the supply chain benefits (access to VW suppliers, economies of scale with vehicles beyond Rivian using the hardware).

Supply chain has the biggest benefit for R2 immediately. They can get better parts for cheaper.

 

[Lindsay VW of Dulles]

We’re very excited about this!!

 

[Mos Eisley]

Now THIS is how you build the durable car company of tomorrow. RJ and crew are doing this very, very right.

 

[Gen(R3)Xer]

According to the Volkswagen Group, its joint venture with Rivian has achieved a key milestone by completing winter testing of Rivian’s technology in VW vehicles. As a result, the milestone unlocks an additional $1 billion in investment from Volkswagen Group in Rivian.

Today’s latest milestone news from across the pond dates back to summer 2024, when Volkswagen Group initially announced a new joint venture with Rivian that entails a total investment of up to $5 billion (with a “b”) should certain goals be met.

The purpose of the joint venture was to develop a “next generation electrical/electronic architecture.” VW Group initially invested a cool billion in Rivian at the time of the announcement, while gaining immediate access to Rivian’s electronics architecture and software development – a major strength of Rivian and a category that the German auto conglomerate has… stumbled in.

Two years later, Rivian’s technology has contributed to the development of a new Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) architecture, and Volkswagen Group has been testing it with several prototype vehicles from VW, Audi, and Scout Motors.

https://electrek.co/2026/03/27/volk...ne-unlocking-another-1b-for-the-ev-automaker/

This is fantastic news. Thanks for the update. Now can the stock start going up?

 

[Gen(R3)Xer]

Supply chain has the biggest benefit for R2 immediately. They can get better parts for cheaper.

The will benefit both companies, but especially when Rivian starts selling in Europe.

 

[R2D2TOO]

This is fantastic news. Thanks for the update. Now can the stock start going up?

I can only tell you that I own RIVN, and bought more this past week.
I’ll be buying more regularly as long as the price stays in the sub $15 range.
No telling what will happen in this market… but I think it a very good investment. RJ and the RIVN team have been doing everything right in my view.

 

[Cal]

I’m a big Rivian fan and plan to invest hopefully by the end of the summer. I am surprised given the EU’s express desire to not be dependent on US tech. Microsoft products are banned in gov use. The EU rejected using Space x for launching their Starlink satellite alternative. Using a French company that costs 5x the price Space X offered.

 

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

I’m a big Rivian fan and plan to invest hopefully by the end of the summer. I am surprised given the EU’s express desire to not be dependent on US tech. Microsoft products are banned in gov use. The EU rejected using Space x for launching their Starlink satellite alternative. Using a French company that costs 5x the price Space X offered.

What does that have anything to do with VW Group and what they deem necessary to remain relevant and competitive?

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