Rivian’s micromobility spinoff company Also unveiled its initial lineup of electric vehicles on Wednesday, including an e-bike, and plans for another product in partnership with Amazon.
Also’s first electric bike, called the TM-B, starting at $4,500, is adaptable to several uses including commuting, utility, trail and recreation. The bike’s in-house drive system, called DreamRide, can “tune every ride to the individual rider's preference,” Also said. The TM-B’s security system locks its battery, wheels, and frame automatically as the rider walks away. It'll have pedal-assisted speeds up to 28 mph.
The company also announced two four-wheel electric vehicles, or quads, that will be pedal-assisted and designed for bike lanes, while being able to carry significant loads. There will be both a commercial and consumer version of the quad, called TM-Q. No price was available.
The TM-B bikes will be the first to hit the market, with first deliveries expected in spring 2026. Preorders for the TM-Bs are open now.
“Our vision is to bring together the latest technology with fun, thoughtful design to create small EVs that inspire people to adopt these more efficient modes,” Chris Yu, president of Also, said in a statement. “This launch has been years in the making and it is just the beginning of a broader platform we are building that we believe will catalyze adoption globally.”
Spinning off Also
Rivian said earlier this year that it would spin off Also into a separate company, although no products were announced until Wednesday. Its micromobility work started as a “stealth” program inside Rivian several years ago, aimed at applying the company’s software, electronics and electric propulsion to smaller vehicles.
“Also was created to develop technology and products that challenge existing expectations for what is possible in form factors smaller than a car or truck – I couldn't be more excited about the potential for Also to help drive excitement for new modes of transportation,” Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe said in a statement Wednesday.
“We have built a ground-up technology platform that enables us to deliver rich, personalized experiences that get better over time, through the power of software.”
Also and Amazon also announced a multiyear collaboration on a customized pedal-assist e-cargo quad “with the shared aim to expand Amazon's micromobility fleet with thousands of quads across Europe and the U.S.,” the companies said. Amazon — a Rivian investor and customer — already operates more than 70 micromobility hubs in cities across the U.S. and Europe.
“Micromobility solutions like pedal-assist e-cargo quads allow us to quickly deliver to customers in dense, urban cities, while helping reduce traffic and noise,” said Emily Barber, director of Amazon's global fleet. “Similar to our Rivian EDV partnership, working with ALSO provides an opportunity to continue to innovate in this space, building on our delivery logistics experience, paired with their advanced technology, safety, and performance features.”
Rivian makes its electric trucks, vans and SUVs in Normal. WGLT has asked Also where its products will be made and is awaiting a response.
