Photo Credit:Fair Use [17 U.S.C. § 107] AI-envisioned off-road E-bike in the spirit of Rivian's R1S

Rivian's Also: A Billion-Dollar Bet on Small Electric Vehicles

18 Aug 2025 | Abstracted from EVWorld.com

Rivian's spin-out, Also, is a billion-dollar bet on premium small-format EVs like e-bikes and scooters. Incubated as "Project Inder," it's now a standalone company backed by Greenoaks Capital. With design input from Jony Ive's LoveFrom and Rivian's tech, Also aims to bring connected, stylish micromobility to urban markets. Though no products are launched yet, its strategy blends Rivian's infrastructure with startup agility..."

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