Amazon and Rivian’s e-bike startup ink deal to use pedal-powered delivery vans

Rivian’s micromobility spinoff ALSO is attempting to make big moves in the small EV world, unveiling a new line of four-wheeled, pedal-assist electric quads aimed at both commercial and consumer markets. And in true Rivian fashion, these go beyond average cargo bikes, showing off sleek, tech-forward solutions ready to hit bike lanes instead of clogging up the streets.

The new platform is called the TM-Q, and it comes in two flavors: a commercial model and a consumer version. The commercial TM-Q is designed with delivery fleets in mind – think dense urban environments where full-size vans don’t make much sense anymore. ALSO says the quad is optimized for throughput, total cost of operations, and nimble handling in tight city spaces.

The consumer TM-Q, on the other hand, is pitched as a family-friendly alternative to a second car. It’s got space for errands, groceries, or even weekend fun, and it’s built with the same technology backbone as the delivery version. In other words, don’t think of this as a toy – it’s meant to be a seriously capable four-wheeled e-bike designed for real-world utility.

Perhaps the biggest news, though, is a multi-year partnership between ALSO and Amazon. The retail giant will deploy thousands of pedal-assist e-cargo quads across its 70+ micromobility hubs in the U.S. and Europe. The goals are lower emissions, reduced congestion, and quieter cities – all while maintaining fast, flexible delivery speeds.

“Amazon already operates more than 70 micromobility hubs in cities across the U.S. and Europe. Micromobility solutions like pedal-assist e-cargo quads allow us to quickly deliver to customers in dense, urban cities, while helping reduce traffic and noise,” said Emily Barber, Director of Amazon’s Global Fleet. “Similar to our Rivian EDV partnership, working with ALSO provides an opportunity to continue to innovate in this space, building on our delivery logistics experience, paired with their advanced technology, safety, and performance features.”

If the Rivian electric van was Amazon’s big bet on sustainable delivery vans, this is their small bet – though with potentially big impacts. With ALSO’s TM-Q platform now rolling into view to join industry leaders like EAV, the era of four-wheeled, bike-lane-legal electric microvans could be accelerating faster than we think.