Volkswagen uses Rivian R2’s tech stack, like zonal architecture & electronics, for future EVs, first ID. EVERY1.
Volkswagen and its new partner Rivian and will try to understand which Rivian model Volkswagen will base its upcoming electric trains is going to base on which Rivian models. It’s a very interesting development that can change the automotive world, especially in the electric vehicle segment. If you’re interested in trains, this information can be quite important to you.
According to the information we have, Volkswagen Group will use the technology associated with Rivian’s R2 mid-size SUV for its upcoming electric cars. A report by Yahoo Finance quoted Rivian’s chief software officer, Wassym Bensaid. Bensaid said that R2 is the platform that will actually be the basis for all the future EV products in Volkswagen. However, it was initially a bit unclear what Platform Bensaid was talking about – was it the complete architecture of the car or software and electronics?
But the information from the sources makes it clear that Bensaid means R2’s modular, scalable technology stack. Technology Stack means an interconnected set of electronic components, software and mechanical parts that make electric vehicles. The system called Rivian R2’s zonal architecture is also part of this technology. In this architecture, the system is bundled based on the location of the car, which reduces electronic complexity considerably. This could cause the wiring to decrease by up to about 2.3 miles, making the car lighter, more reactive and more efficient.
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This Rivian technology will first appear in the production version of the ID. EVERY1 concept. Over time, it will be implemented in most of the offers of the Volkswagen Group. This means that not just Volkswagen, but also Rivian’s electronics DNA can be seen in other branded trains like Skodas, SEATs, Bentleys and Porsches, although they will have their own brand-specific user interface. This partnership has been described as very beneficial in terms of technology for Volkswagen, especially since their current software development arm CARIAD has recently faced some security and privacy problems.
This partnership is also beneficial for Rivian because it includes a lot of money. Volkswagen’s $5.8 billion investment will help Rivian bring R2 to the fast market. R2 is expected to become Rivian’s first volume cell and it can help the company to get out of losses, especially if it comes at an initial price of $45,000, already promised. So, in short, Volkswagen will use Rivian R2’s entire physical platform for its future electric cars, but its advanced electronic architecture and scalable technology stack. This seems to be a win-win situation for both companies!
Sophiya’s passion for cars ignited before she was three, and she would identify every vehicle on her street. That enthusiasm fueled her pursuit of a mechanical engineering technology degree and a career covering the auto industry. A four-time Canadian Automotive Journalism Awards winner, Sophiya now serves as president of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada.
