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Rivian pushes back on reports of Volkswagen software changes

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Rivian rejected reports that Volkswagen is considering replacing its jointly developed software with technology from Chinese automaker Xpeng. Wassym Bensaid, Rivian's Chief Software Officer and co-lead of the joint venture, replied on X: “The Volkswagen partnership is going incredibly well and the JV roadmap remains unchanged.” According to the report, Volkswagen is considering bringing the China Electronic Architecture, developed with Xpeng, to its European vehicles. That would cover around three-quarters of next-generation VW, Skoda and Cupra models.…

🔎 Why it matters: Bensaid, co-lead of the joint venture, publicly backs the roadmap against the report on Xpeng's China architecture. Volkswagen has not confirmed any change to its software plans.
📈 Upside: Rivian reaffirms that the VW ID.1 remains on schedule for next year despite a very aggressive timeline.
📉 Risk: According to the report, the Chinese architecture could sideline Rivian across around three-quarters of next-generation VW, Skoda and Cupra models, and VW has announced no decision.
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