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Rivian EDV 700 gets EPA certification with AWD and 129 kWh battery

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The EPA has certified the 2027 model year versions of Rivian's EDV 700 Large delivery van, in front-wheel-drive (FWD) and AWD configurations. It is the first major hardware upgrade to the platform since production began in 2021. The battery rises from 90 kWh to 129 kWh usable, and both packs use LFP cells. According to certification documents, unadjusted laboratory range increases from 261.7 miles (421 km) to 355.5 miles (572 km) in FWD, about 36% more. The dual-motor AWD version reaches 322.25 miles (519 km), roughly 23% more than the standard van.…

🔎 Why it matters: The EPA certification of the 2027 model year EDV 700 Large with AWD and a 129 kWh battery is official documentation. Amazon, the main customer, expects to receive these units later this year.
📈 Upside: According to RivianTrackr, the AWD version would be useful in areas with snow, ice, and muddy roads, where front-wheel drive has more difficulty.
📉 Risk: The figures come from unadjusted laboratory testing, so they do not directly reflect real-world range.
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