Volkswagen looking to deepen partnership with U.S. EV maker Rivian, Spiegel reports
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on January 17, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 27, 2026

Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on January 17, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 27, 2026

Volkswagen is considering a deeper partnership with Rivian, focusing on shared modules and purchasing volumes to enhance their EV strategies.
BERLIN (Reuters) - Volkswagen is considering ways to deepen its partnership with U.S. electric car maker Rivian, the German company's CEO told Spiegel magazine in comments published on Friday.
"For example, we are thinking about sharing modules and bundling purchasing volumes," Oliver Blume said. "The Volkswagen group offers great opportunities for a small brand like Rivian."
(Writing by Rachel More, Editing by Miranda Murray)
The main topic is Volkswagen's consideration of a deeper partnership with U.S. EV maker Rivian, focusing on shared modules and purchasing.
Volkswagen plans to explore sharing modules and bundling purchasing volumes with Rivian to strengthen their partnership.
Volkswagen's CEO, Oliver Blume, commented on the potential partnership with Rivian in Spiegel magazine.
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