50 Rivian-built electric vans deployed by Amazon in Greater Vancouver region.
Amazon closed its facilities in Quebec earlier in 2025 rendering branded Rivian EDVs an unlikely sight.
Electric vans form part of Amazon’s net-zero carbon target by 2040.
Amazon has launched its first electric delivery vans in Canada, deploying 50 Rivian-built vehicles in the Greater Vancouver area. The new electric delivery vans (EDVs) are operating from Amazon’s DYV1 delivery station in Delta, BC, and have been incorporated into local routes by two regional Amazon Delivery Service Partners.
The deployment forms part of Amazon’s efforts to decarbonize its delivery operations. The company, a co-founder of The Climate Pledge, hopes to achieve net-zero carbon emissions across its operations by 2040. Amazon plans to have 100,000 electric delivery vehicles from Rivian in service globally by 2030. To date, more than 35,000 electric vehicles are in operation across its global network, which have delivered over 1.5 billion packages.
Amazon Canada Rivian electric delivery vans | Photo: AmazonThe custom EDVs from Rivian include a suite of safety and efficiency features, such as 360-degree visibility, adaptive cruise control, sensor detection, and automatic emergency braking. The vehicles are also integrated with Amazon’s delivery workflow system, providing drivers with access to navigation, routing, and package management directly from the vehicle. Driver experience is enhanced through features such as ventilated seats, automatic locking and unlocking, and a powered bulkhead door that opens at delivery points.
Local deployment is currently limited to the Vancouver region, with the vans operated through Amazon’s in-house logistics network. The company has said that similar rollouts in other provinces are planned. Earlier this year, Amazon closed its Quebec-based delivery facilities preferring to rely on third-party local delivery companies for service. in the province.
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