Rivian Spinoff Also to Begin E-Bike Deliveries After Delays

Key facts

• Also, a spinoff from Rivian, will commence e-bike deliveries next week.
• The TM-B e-bike, retailing at $4,500, faced delays due to supply chain constraints.
• The company expects to deliver all Launch Edition bikes between next week and September.
• Also originated as a project within Rivian in 2022 and was spun out in March 2025.
• Future plans include developing four-wheel cargo vehicles and an autonomous delivery vehicle.

Rivian spinoff Also is set to begin delivering its TM-B e-bike to customers next week, marking an end to months of delays. The company cited global supply chain issues and a spike in demand for raw materials and electronic components as the primary reasons for the postponement.

Also, which started as an internal project at Rivian in 2022, was spun out as an independent company in March 2025 with $105 million in backing from Eclipse. The TM-B e-bike, priced at $4,500, was initially slated for a Spring 2026 delivery, but the supply chain disruptions pushed the timeline. The company now expects to deliver all Launch Edition bikes between next week and September.

Customers have voiced frustration online regarding the repeated delays and perceived lack of clear communication from Also. Despite these initial hurdles, Also has broader ambitions, referring to itself as a "vehicle" company with plans to develop four-wheel pedal-assist cargo vehicles and an autonomous delivery vehicle.