According to the automaker, the Libian electric vans are now available to anyone with a commercial fleet.
For several years, Libian vans were exclusive to Amazon. Currently, the e-commerce giant’s delivery van-based platform is open to anyone with fleets of commercial vehicles and burning funds.
In 2019, Amazon agreed to buy 100,000 Libian vans as part of a blockbuster deal that also included a $1 billion investment in startups. Under the terms of the agreement, Libian will sell its VAN exclusively to Amazon.
However, the partnership ended prematurely in November 2023, with Amazon only getting around 20,000 vans from Rivian. That is, it was about 20% of the original commitment. Amazon remains Rivian’s largest shareholder, earning an estimated 17% stake in the company.
Libian says they will sell anywhere from single vans to thousands of vans to individual buyers, depending on their needs. However, vans cannot use personal use (sorry, #vanlifers) and must be registered as part of your business. The van comes in two sizes and two prices. The RCV500 starts at $79,900, while the RCV 700 starts at $83,900.
Libian says since the end of exclusivity, when Amazon tried out vans with several large fleets (like AT&T), it spent time building services and software businesses for future van customers Masu.
“Last year we’ve worked hard to test on some larger fleets and we’re really pleased with how these tests have disappeared,” said Tom Solomon, director of business development at Libian. It stated in a statement. “As a result, we look forward to opening sales to fleets of all sizes in the United States, whether in one van or thousands.”
The electric van market was unstable. After spin-off, General Motors reabsorbed its electric commercial vehicle business, Brightdrop. Ford had some success with the e-transit van, selling 12,610 in 2024. This has increased by 64% since 2023. Mercedes-Benz revealed the Esprinter Van in 2023, with delivery expected to begin later this year.
Being able to sell an electric van to a wider customer pool could be suitable for Libian’s financial situation, which has been relatively unstable in the past few years. The van has a higher profit margin than the company’s R1T and R1S vehicles. Libian can also sell subscriptions to various software features within the van, increasing overall long-term value.
