Rivian’s ALSO E-bikes Are Finally Hitting the Road – but Not for Frustrated Customers
The initial shipment of the ALSO e-bikes is being directed exclusively to press and reviewers, leaving early buyers waiting for delivery updates.
Rivian has begun shipping its long-awaited ALSO e-bikes, but the initial units are not going to the customers who placed pre-orders months ago. Instead, the first batch is designated for media and reviewers, extending the wait for frustrated buyers.
What Happened
According to reports from Electrek, the production units of the ALSO e-bike are now moving out of the facility. However, these first deliveries are strictly allocated to the press pool to generate reviews and coverage. Customers who ordered the bike during the initial launch phase remain on hold, with no immediate delivery dates provided for their orders.
Why It Matters
This allocation strategy highlights the logistical challenges Rivian faces in scaling production for its new lifestyle vehicle line. For buyers who committed early, the delay in receiving their units despite visible production activity can impact confidence in the brand's supply chain reliability. It also means that independent data on the bike's real-world performance, range, and build quality remains scarce until reviewers publish their findings.
The Bottom Line
Rivian's ALSO e-bikes are in circulation, but only in the hands of journalists for now. Early customers must continue to wait for their shipments, which are expected to follow after the initial review cycle is complete.
