Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies, LLC (also known as RV Tech) is an automotive technology company jointly owned by Rivian and Volkswagen Group. The company was established in 2024 as a joint venture with the goal of advancing the capabilities of software-defined vehicles.
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies focuses on developing scalable technology platforms that can be applied across a range of vehicle segments. Its primary areas of focus include operating systems, zonal controllers, and cloud connectivity solutions. The partnership was aimed to reduce production costs and enhance competitiveness in the EV market by combining Rivian’s software expertise with Volkswagen’s manufacturing experience. [3][4]
Operations
Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies, LLC is headquartered in Palo Alto, with additional development sites planned across North America and Europe. The joint venture is owned equally by Rivian