Amazon just inked a major deal with Also, the Rivian spinoff, to buy thousands of pedal-assist cargo quads that can haul 400+ pounds while fitting in bike lanes. The multi-year partnership represents Amazon's latest push into sustainable last-mile delivery, building on its existing fleet of over 25,000 Rivian electric vans.
Amazon is doubling down on its micromobility strategy with a game-changing partnership that could reshape urban delivery. The e-commerce giant announced a multi-year deal with Also, the Rivian spinoff, to purchase thousands of pedal-assist cargo quad vehicles that bridge the gap between traditional delivery trucks and nimble e-bikes.
The TM-Q vehicles launching in 2026 pack serious capability into a bike-lane-friendly form factor. These four-wheeled electric quads can carry over 400 pounds of packages while remaining narrow enough to navigate crowded urban streets and dedicated bike infrastructure. For Amazon's last-mile delivery challenge in dense cities, it's a potential breakthrough.
"We really understand how to work with each other," Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe told TechCrunch, referencing the companies' existing relationship. Amazon has already deployed more than 25,000 Rivian electric delivery vans, creating a foundation of trust and operational knowledge.
The timing couldn't be better for Also, which spun out of Rivian earlier this year with $105 million in funding from Eclipse Ventures. The startup emerged from Rivian's internal skunkworks project with deep industry connections and technical expertise from the EV maker's delivery van program.
"There's no guesswork and Also has benefited from a lot of input from the Rivian team, which has been involved, because they're so close to Amazon," Scaringe explained. That relationship translates into vehicles custom-built for Amazon's specific delivery requirements across European and US markets.
The TM-Q vehicles share core technology with Also's consumer TM-B e-bike, including a proprietary pedal-by-wire drivetrain system and removable battery packs. The company is developing battery swap stations to enable continuous operation without lengthy charging downtime. A five-inch circular touchscreen handles navigation, fleet management, and vehicle security through the Also app.
