Rivian licenses AI voice assistant technology through Volkswagen JV
Rivian disclosed that it expanded its joint venture with Volkswagen Group by licensing elements of its AI Voice Assistant technology. The move, announced in Rivian’s third‑quarter 2026 earnings presentation, adds the assistant to the new R2 model and introduces Gmail integration via an over‑the‑air update.
Key points
- Rivian licenses AI Voice Assistant tech to its R2 via Volkswagen JV
- Volkswagen to invest up to $5.8 billion in the joint venture by 2027
- Joint venture contributed $354 million to Rivian’s $605 million software revenue
The joint venture, named Rivian and VW Group Technology, LLC, was launched on November 12, 2024, with a total deal size of up to $5.8 billion. Volkswagen Group plans to invest up to $5.8 billion by 2027, including a $1 billion convertible note, $1.3 billion at closing, and up to $3.5 billion more tied to milestones.
In Q3 2026, Rivian reported software and services revenue of $605 million, of which $354 million (59 %) came from the joint venture. Rivian’s total revenue was $2.155 billion, up 38 % year over year, with 19,248 vehicles delivered, up 46 %.
Rivian Licenses AI Voice Assistant Technology Through Volkswagen JV
Unite.AI · 29 October 2026
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