Key facts
- Rivian is licensing AI voice assistant technology to Volkswagen Group.
- The joint venture's value has been increased to $5.8 billion by 2027.
- The AI assistant could debut in VW's ID EVERY1 model.
- Rivian's AI assistant rolled out in September 2026 to its R1S, R1T, and R2 models.
- Rivian's new electric architecture reduced vehicle ECUs from 17 to seven.
Rivian is expanding its joint venture with Volkswagen Group to include AI assistant technology, according to a third-quarter investor presentation. The electric vehicle maker is licensing elements of its AI voice assistant to VW, which could see its debut in the automaker's ID EVERY1 model. This move builds on the existing partnership focused on electrical architecture and software, with VW increasing its investment commitment to $5.8 billion by 2027.