Rivian spinoff Also aims to transform micromobility with electric vehicles

In early 2026, a new electric vehicle company named Also, a spinoff from Rivian, is set to launch its flagship product. Based in the United States and Europe, the company will focus on micromobility solutions rather than traditional passenger vehicles, aiming to offer efficient and sustainable alternatives like e-bikes and scooters. This initiative emerged from an internal project at Rivian that explored whether their expertise in electric powertrains and vehicle technology could be applied to smaller vehicle formats. As news surfaced in 2023 regarding a Rivian e-bike, the specifics concerning its design and capabilities were uncertain, leading to speculation about its configuration, potentially resembling an electric motorcycle rather than a pedal-powered bike. Currently, details about Also's products remain vague but indicate a unique approach to the electric vehicle market, leveraging in-house technology to potentially reduce production costs, making them more accessible and affordable. Rivian maintains a minority stake in Also, which is also backed by Eclipse, a venture capital firm, and has appointed Chris Yu, a former Rivian VP, as its president.