BirSaNN Posted November 26, 2022 Posted November 26, 2022 We got up close and personal with the van, and believe us, you'd love for your Black Friday and Cyber Monday purchases to roll up in this cute Rivian EDV. Rivan and Amazon's adorable electric delivery van—the EDV—is hitting the streets, with the first 1000 of the planned 100,000 slated for production already in the hands of the e-commerce giant's drivers. We had a chance to get up close and personal with the EDV at Rivian's Venice, California, showroom and came away impressed with its design and novel features. Here are 10 things we think make the EDV cool and, we hope, will make for a better experience for Amazon's road warriors. The EDV's cute look is no accident. Rivian's designers wanted it to have a friendly look since it will be a frequent sight in American neighborhoods. Instead of wearing a Rivian logo, Amazon's is emblazoned on its mirror-finished black fascia. The EDV is offered in two lengths, one intended to haul 500 cubic feet of packages and one that can hold up to 700 cubic feet of cargo. The one shown here is the larger EDV700, but the EDV500 is essentially the same van with one less modular body panel. The entire van is designed to be easy to repair in case of damage. For example, if the van is hit from the rear, the rubberized plastic bumper can be easily swapped for an undamaged one back at the depot. Speaking of rear-end damage, the EDV's bright and unmistakable red taillamp stretches up and over the entirety of the van. Not only does it make the van more visible, but it also looks slick and futuristic. Prime Blue Accents rivian amazon edv delivery van DREW DORIANCAR AND DRIVER The bright blue color Amazon uses throughout its website is incorporated into the EDV's design too. It's everywhere from the Prime logo on the side of the van to the trim in the cabin and a big swatch of it covering the rear door area. Just inside the rear and the front right doors of the van are thick grab handles painted the same color. Stripes on the seats and details on the key fob carry the theme, too. Just like Rivian's R1T and R1S models, the EDV sports a large infotainment touchscreen and a digital gauge display. Amazon's route software is loaded in place of Rivian's normal navigation software but the rest is pretty much the same as what you'd find on the brand's luxury EV trucks. The view forward can only be described as panoramic, and from this vantage point, the driver can see directly what's in front of the EDV. A 360-degree camera system also helps improve visibility when maneuvering in city streets. link: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/g42063896/rivian-amazon-edv-delivery-van-black-friday/
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