A R R I V A L 1st look - is this Britain's Rivian? | FULLY CHARGED for Electric Vehicles.

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LIKE if you like the look of ARRIVAL's Electric Vans and SHARE if you think Electric Deliveries should be 'the new normal'. Full description below... Ever since we saw the renders of the fantastic, futuristic and electric ARRIVAL delivery vans we have been desperate to see one in the metal... and it definitely does not disappoint. Robert was lucky enough to visit the ARRIVAL headquarters and sneak a first look at the impressive design which is attracting interest from numerous big name businesses. Designed from the ground up and with price parity as the focus, ARRIVAL's Chief of Product Patrick Bion talks about rethinking the user experience and delivering the lowest cost solution for delivery fleets. One thing is for sure, ARRIVAL is here! *For easy reference, use the timestamps below...* Fully Charged is 100% independent thanks to KZbin Memberships (join above) and Patreons (join via www.patreon.com/FullyChargedShow). Online News, Views & Reviews: fullycharged.show LIVE exhibitions in USA, UK & Europe: fullycharged.show/events/ Guidebook to Clean Energy & Electric Vehicles: www.amazon.co.uk/Fully-Charge... Twitter: twitter.com/FullyChargedShw Instagram: instagram.com/fullycharge... Timestamps: 0:00 What an Arrival! 1:07 Interview with Chief of Product 2:09 Specifications and Future Versions 2:41 Price Parity with Combustion Engine Vehicles 3:23 Savings that Seriously Stack Up 4:04 Vehicle-to-Grid? 4:39 What's the Usage Case? 5:36 Cargo Capacity 6:23 Made in the UK 6:52 Components, Drivetrain, Software, Batteries 7:43 Exterior Walkaround 8:27 All Aboard! 9:12 The Full Package 9:29 Variations On A Theme 10:03 RIP Diesel Delivery Vans 10:22 Bulging Order Book 11:13 Platform Architecture for Multiple Variants 11:32 Autonomous Vans? 12:21 Benefits to Delivery Drivers 12:55 Cost per Kilometre 13:17 Composite Body Structure 13:57 Micro-Factory Business Model 14:50 Last Lingering Look 15:02 In Summary 15:29 Subscribe & Support

[@DevonHensley211]

Please fix the PATREON link - when someone click it there 404 page not found - you made error in link with sign ")" at the end of the link

[@HairyCheese]

Awesome review and fabulous vehicle(s) on the way.... Was I the only one saying to the TV 'drive it Bobby, drive it'

[@ianmearsphoto]

It looks impressive and if they really can get price parity (which does look like it’s still to be proved) then it becomes incredibly persuasive. Which begs the question why car manufacturers can’t do it...

[@gmuzz]

How do we invest?! This is the future of home delivery.

[@klaxoncow]

Don't worry, Robert and Andy, EVERYONE wants an electric camper van. Surprised no-one's really gone for it yet. Actually, what I really want is an electric camper van but which, like the Sono motors car you looked at, has solar panels on the roof. Because, you know, looking at a camper van online, as I was thinking about this, the roof of a camper van could easily be 8 metres squared or more (about 2 metres abreast and 4 or more in length). That's a lot of roof space for solar. But, no, as always, there's no expectation that the solar would actually run the camper van. It's more that you'd have solar and a battery for using the camper van (or an RV, if you want to go a bit larger on the concept) for, say, powering a mini fridge for your beers or a small microwave or electric rings for cooking stuff. And it's just a bonus that, if you're leaving it parked up in a sunny field for a few days, then it'll fill that battery right up, while it's not otherwise going anywhere. So, you know, if you went to a camping spot, parked up for a week of "fun, fun, fun, in the Sun, Sun, Sun" (nod to the Red Dwarf theme song there) then it probably would top the battery back up for the return journey. It's such an obvious want, it's really surprising that there aren't that many electric & solar camper vans / RVs / caravans out there. Basically, a mobile home that generates its own electricity. And the other thing about camper vans / RVs is that they're already got the right shape for the "sled" design. A big flat floor in which to stuff a massive battery. The torque of an EV for that little bit of "off-roading" you might do to drive your camper van into a field. (Here's another idea to throw into the ring. An EV towing a caravan - the caravan can have its own solar and battery too, for the purposes, as I say, of powering refrigeration / cooking appliances on your camping holiday. But you could have it that when you tow the caravan, you also have an electrical connection between the EV and the caravan, so the caravan's battery can help charge up the EV for a longer trip. You see, you can't do that with an ICE, but with electricity, you could have the tow connection carry power and then your EV now has a second battery to draw power from too.) If I had the expertise and cash to kick up a startup, then I'd already be doing this. It seems like a big obvious customer want - we'd all love an electric camper van (or RV, if you're really into actually going on a genuine camping holiday). When I saw Sono Motors with their EV that had solar on it, I immediately thought they'd missed a trick. In that solar on a camper van or RV or caravan would make tons more sense - as you can plug appliances in, and your vehicle actually passively generate power, as it's parked there on a sunny day - and it's already the perfect form factor for it, in that you've got a big flat roof for solar and a big flat floor, under which you store the battery. These delivery vans would also make sense in this department. Look at the roof space on that thing. Cover it in solar and then it could actually passively generate power on a sunny day - and this could power, for example, refrigeration for perishable foods in the back. Or, if it's a pizza delivery, say, then it could power a "keep the pizza warm" heater, so it's still lovely and hot by the time the delivery guy gets to your door. For a "mobile burger van" sort of deal, the solar and battery can be powering the cooker and fridge - and perhaps a sound system, to play music, to attract customer's attention. Solar on a car? Well, it could dribble a bit more into the range, maybe. But solar on a van - delivery van, camper van, mobile burger van - would make an abundance of sense to power other things, like refrigeration, cooking, entertainments, lights at night, etc. and the power's all free.

[@LetsTakeWalk]

This is the first time I’ve seen a UPS van that looks nice.

[@MomentousGaming]

With the new van, packages being tossed in the back will look even better!

[@TheGramophoneGirl]

@@MomentousGaming I'm sure they'll just utilise the same system that's used at present.

[@davidmaxwaterman]

The old/existing ones are based on US designs, iinm...and when did the US make any vans that looked any good? TBH, I have trouble thinking of any road vehicles that look any good...one or two, perhaps. They have aircraft "down" though...

[@bumblebee9337]

It isn't by chance that UPS motif is brown.

[@juanangel1058]

Bumpkin Deliveray cars cannot be electric here in the U.S because it’s so widespread. The ups trucks specifically have to look like giant boxes because it’s easiest for the driver to drive the vehicle and quickly pull up to residences as close to and as fast as possible without crashing. But cars in general here are the nicest in the world. The bodies are bigger than almost all European cars.

[@Tom55data]

This is such a good design, they started from scratch and built it around the requirements of the user. I am really impressed with this company - I hope they clean up in the market.

[@Tom55data]

I see Patrick as a person knows exactly what he is talking about in a cool enthusiastic way, A real leader for a company, this has made my day and I am watching a second time.

[@KenHeslip]

It could be more aerodynamic at the front but that would probably add to the cost.

[@Tom55data]

@@KenHeslip Possibly, but since this is a local delivery van, up to 40mph the shaping is not critical, at 60, yes significant, but at least it is rounded without turbulent edges on the windows I would not be surprised it actually quite good aerodynamically until compressive air affects occur at higher speeds.

[@douglaskinloch6272]

Modec did exactly this 15 years ago, and they didn't survive, unfortunately

[@sadiqmohamed681]

@@KenHeslip It is never going to go more than 30mph. If you are delivering in a city it will spend most of it's time stopped in traffic or at the roadside. The cost of operation is a huge driver for the fleet owners.

[@mikeymike1792]

Their spokesperson is quite a charismatic man isn't he? That was an interview that felt honest.

[@marcusp905]

I only sell things I believe in !! You will be a winner in life.

[@Stefan-jk5gx]

The spokesperson used to host scrapheap challenge.

[@mikeymike1792]

@@Stefan-jk5gx I'm not referring to Robert? I'm referring to the man from Arrival.

[@sofronije74]

Unlike that Nikola guy....

[@patdaveydrums]

I believe him. Good luck to them I say.

[@mbatha10]

Incoming KZbin video trend: how I converted the electric UPS delivery truck into my perfect van life experience

[@LexaStanton]

1 month later: Electric Van Life Sucks! here's why

[@LouisSubearth]

There's already electric delivery vans made into tiny homes.

[@DannyPerski]

Yeah seriously I imagine there's plenty of people who want van life but don't want diesel/petrol lol

[@praba991ify]

That will be 20 years from now

[@yash1152]

@@DannyPerski me me me

[@digitalprism4213]

its so quiet il be able to hear them throwing my packages.

[@chrisPal20]

Lol Funny because its true..

[@tori_gundo_]

😂

[@lucky66CoKG]

So true

[@geomacaulay]

nearly as quiet as DPD sending you a "attempted delivery" notification instead of the driver actually getting out of his van and pressing the doorbell.

[@86dieselman]

Already hear that!

[@just-stuff]

Where do you start? -> Outstanding mindset -> Unbelievably cool design -> Incredible efficiency -> UK Design and Manufacturing I think this has been my favourite Fully Charged video not because I don't enjoy the others less but because I can truly start to see big changes in the world for EV. Private cars are fantastic and I'd love to own a Telsa at some point (Hybrid at the moment) but the shift for fleet vehicles will start this whole big ball moving. Good luck Arrival and I really hope you can... Deliver ;)

[@VoxelLoop]

It's really nice to see the spokesperson being so honest about the company too. Some other companies seem to 'hype up' their vehicles massively then they can't deliver on that hype. The Arrival van is what it looks like, and they have functioning models of it with an order of 10,000 from UPS. That's a really great start from them! It'll be nice to know at least something is still being built in the UK too. 😅

[@SamiCoopers]

Hear hear!

[@AWildBard]

Yes, it's very important for commercial vehicles to be electric or zero CO2 emissions.

[@TruckinAboutWithSteve]

@@AWildBard my commercial vehicles will always be diesel. Electric commercial vehicles are useless. And they emit more CO2 to build them and building the batteries which need replacing every 5 to 7 years. So a diesel van is less polluting.

[@apmgold]

@@TruckinAboutWithSteve It's a good job UPS followed your advice then. They obviously took on board all your comments and decided there was not point in going electric as there was nothing to be gained.

[@ItalianRain2]

As a UPS driver I REALLY cant wait for these to be in the US. For my average city route the amount I drive per day is around 65 miles. We leave the facility at 9am and we can get back as late as 10:30pm at night. This vehicle is PERFECT for us.

[@snowstrobe]

Be nice and quiet on the job, they look comfy too.

[@sroberts605]

Good to hear - I'm not a delivery driver but it makes so much sense from driver, company and citizen pov

[@bubba842]

It is perfect for most short range delivery vehicles. Charge at the depot every night.

[@TomSeidel]

Should be the perfect package for a UPS driver!

[@ronalddouglas7834]

You have Workhorse in the US. UPS is already ordering Workhorse and the USPS is evaluating Workhorse "last mile" delivery vehicles.

[@davidlazarus67]

Just think how much quieter the towns and countryside will be with millions of EVs.

[@TheGramophoneGirl]

With clear air too.

[@sroberts605]

Yes, bliss. Personally, when I lived in central London I found it increasingly uncomfortable breathing in summer, quite apart from the smell, and as I cycled everywhere, that was exacerbated. Can't even imagine the decrease in noise. I wonder how many are left over after the big delivery firms though? An awful lot seem to be independant, low paid gig economy drivers who have old vans?

[@davidlazarus67]

Michael G They will probably have better crash avoidance software.

[@TYFLOL]

Don't need all cars to be EV's, but deliver vans are always very loud and have old diesels. Would be awesome if all of those were EVs yehh

[@ColinRichardson]

@Michael G I personally get ran over by silent bikes all day, every day.. And don't even get me started on milk floats.. Got ran over by 14 of them just yesterday.. Deadly things..

[@jamesfbowes]

Delighted for a UK company taking on the challenge of commercial vehicles.

[@matthewspry4217]

where is it ?

[@AdmiralBucock]

This van looks amazing, it's one of the best things I've seen on your channel and I wish ARRIVAL all the best with it. The mindset they have and the planning etc that has gone into it is fantastic. I really hope this does become the new norm for deliveries.

[@Pikminiman]

Robert is such a brilliant hype man. His enthusiasm is contagious!

[@davidstuart4915]

Mr K is a daily tonic for all us depressed folk! :)

[@tenzinpassang4812]

now, he needs to narrate for Nat Geo docu-series. lol

[@venndiagram11]

We should ask him to be an actual hype man! Get him on stage spitting bars.

[@JockeSelin]

Never thought I’d feel excited about a delivery van...

[@gj9157]

Its about time they started using new delivery vans😄

[@dave20thmay]

This must rate as one of the best of the excellent fullycharged and so interesting to listen to Patrick. The van and bus look Amazing.

[@neilhatcher6506]

I noticed a bus to perhaps compete with the Chinese EV’s already used in London and a Touring Coach! I do not know of any other ‘coaches’ having been bought or used in this country... fill yer boots Arrival! P.S. obvious buyer - Arriva!!

[@danielwhyatt3278]

Totally. I was hooked on everything they said. This's such great and important news.

[@jeremyschmitz8382]

Can’t decide what’s more streamlined: the van or Patrick’s fade...

[@MICHGO1]

HE'S SWEET LOOKING.

[@thechumpsbeendumped.7797]

The first thing I thought when I saw it was, that would make a great camper van conversion.

[@thomasgrey6309]

I was thinking that, but wonder if a better choice would be a hybrid variant. I suspect the rv and van-living crowd (is it appropriate to combine these folks together?) will have the challenge of finding a consistent and reliable place to plug in and charge while they roam from shore to shore-- Electric without the dependence to "plug in" I think will continue to have a place in the market. But I suspect this isnt a concern of the commercial market so much as the consumer market..

[@thechumpsbeendumped.7797]

Thomas Grey I get where your coming from 120 mile range isn’t huge but a hybrid would cost more, be more complicated and less efficient spatially. Id cover the roof and at least 1 side in solar panels and cary a small petrol generator for emergencies and times when I’m out of range of charging places or I need to extend the time away from civilisation.

[@brentgreeff1115]

@@thechumpsbeendumped.7797 - Imagine if the roof opens and a huge panel folds out the top. - maybe twice the footprint of the van. - I would be OK with having to stop and charge along the way. - I would be parked most of the time anyway.

[@evilutionltd]

I think it looks brilliant and well done to UPS for making a large order to make this a reality.

[@Samji3877]

exactly - hats off to UPS for investing in a UK vehicle manufacturer

[@danielwhyatt3278]

Well, if Rivian's getting Amazon in America, it only feels fare we get a slice in the other half of the delivery business. This really is such a great opotunity for UPS and us in the UK.

[@jay-uo2bi]

Hats off to Hyundai motor group for investing 100 million euro.

[@MultiStreetfigter]

@@Samji3877 I thought it was a USA Michigan manufacturer

[@WarChimp]

@@Samji3877 Quite literally, UPS Investment arm has bought a stake in Arrival. They also have an option on a further 10k vehicles, could be a while before anyone else gets one 😄.

[@marbastworks8519]

Wow! I have, today, cancelled my order for two Transit vans. I will keep the old ones going until these are available. Sorry Henry.

[@edc1569]

Has Arrival stated they are going to sell these directly anywhere in any sort of time frame? Its a lot of work to setup a dealer/maintenance network that can support a commercial vehicle - one I'm not sure is on their roadmap?

[@iainansell5930]

@@edc1569 i suspect you'll buy one in the same way you buy a tesla- online...

[@paulmcgreevy3011]

marbast works .......price? Range?

[@nickeustace9495]

@@edc1569 No, they're concentrating on fleet orders for business to begin with then will be looking at general sale

[@prosqueakers]

Loved this video. I accepted a job at arrival yesterday. And this video really got my hyped.

[@DavidKnowles0]

congratulations.

[@RinoaL]

Their factory background noise sounds like any movie or video game factory lol.

[@JulesInfinite888]

Yeah prolly fake. All of this. Ok it is. Notice how everyone does exactly what they’re told for the time period. And nobody is actually “nice”, just puppet.

[@JohnSmith-jf3us]

US jealousy, was the same with Concorde.

[@RupertReynolds1962]

@@JulesInfinite888 Oh, I don't know. That sound of a 3/8" drive extension being dropped sounded /very/ authentic :-)

[@hesterclapp9717]

@@JulesInfinite888 Of course the visit is planned, but that doesn't mean they aren't good normally

[@belowaverageluke1369]

Finally. I've been watching their website intermittently for the past 3 years and I'm glad that theres finally a new video on this.

[@anekinoo7]

2 years later and still nothing 😂

[@PlanetSavingNovice]

Sorry, I simply had to comment again. I absolutely LOVE that these vehicles are being produced in the UK which further reduces our carbon footprint as a country

[@no_alias_for_me]

right? I wanna see more of stuff like this made in the EU at least. Not like Volvo's Polestar 2 which is almost 100% Chinese.

[@LXTstudio]

@@no_alias_for_me I bet you there's a lot of Chinese components

[@no_alias_for_me]

@@LXTstudio Well in the video he said they gonna manufacture everything in their own facility in the UK so I don't know about that but I have to agree that it wouldn't be economically sound to do EVERYTHING in the UK since you can get cheaper circuit boards etc. from China. We'll see.

[@davidholden2658]

It's good to hear they're building them in the UK but given their plan to have small factories presumably these will be built in whichever country they're getting orders in. So if they get a big order from the USA they'll build them there etc.

[@grahamjohnson4702]

@@davidholden2658 Isn't UPS an American company then?

[@Loz__]

A good base van for a small Motorhome or Camper in the smaller variant maybe?

[@fionafiona1146]

The US"Roadtrip" style of travel wouldn't be as sensible as "postal routes of the European continent" tho... One of those was always strange to me

[@vidznstuff1]

I'd convert one as is

[@philw4625]

was just thinking that! Like an A class but manageable size!

[@joejoe4games]

That is highly dependent on how much battery they managed to cram in there... 150miles of range is perfectly fine for a delivery van, not so much for a camper that's going to be driven across country!

[@magnetmannenbannanen]

i imagine it with a large surfboard style solar panel on top, so every time it stops, the panels extend and angles at the sun, helping it live longer.

[@LXTstudio]

Absolutely beautiful design. Makes one proud to be British

[@rogerstarkey5390]

It's been a loooooong time since that could be said!

[@Gilespargiter]

I don't think it is at all revolutionary though - a slick modern Comma walk through van? Parcels have the same variety as ever.Remember the electric boxes the postmen used to walk in front of?

[@roderickmain9697]

I've now seen designs of this in John Lewis/Waitrose branding and Post Office branding. I think they are going to have more orders than they can deal with shortly. Not a bad place to be.

[@davis.fourohfour]

Electric tiny home on wheels. Just add solar and some odds and bits.

[@johnair1]

you can't deny it the future is electric and in 10 years i guess 30% if not more will be totally electric. It´s like the shift from the Old "bracket" phones to Smartphones. It takes some time but the step is inevitable since the technology is there and this time its not just usability and functions but also a necessity for the climate. Tesla led the way and the others follow.

[@iq4kr789]

Theoretically cool! Just an issue, would take ages to charge with solar , as the roof area is not that large. With current technology it is.

[@DavidS-wm9ud]

I agree! Truth is, it can be done! Wouldn't be hard to have a 6-10kw solar setup on a bus/van, 4-6 hours of day light and every 2 days you'd comfortably add 2-300kms of travel! A much more relaxed pace of travel, who really wants to travel ten hours every day in a bus or have that range?!? Even 200-300 Kms every couple days would suffice for most I think ;-)

[@johnair1]

@@DavidS-wm9ud in the spirit of slow traveling this scenarios would be possible. If you stay at one place longer and only use the van/rv for short shoppings trips or a shorter trip for a day you would be okay. In case you need to do more km a day there would be also an option to implement an ICE which can run on natural fuels.

[@DavidS-wm9ud]

@@johnair1 Indeed, just to clarify, I wasn't suggesting integrated solar for a car, but rather for a bus/van/motorhome/RV. Ultimately, the "car" scenario has already long been "solved" with virtually all modern electric cars having a range far exceeding the requirements of a majority of people. "fuels" no longer really have any relevance other than the self inflicted relevance that slow to change humans inflict on us all ;-)

[@jasonbaxter3658]

Thats going to make a sweet camper van conversion one day :)

[@LaReynedeNeige]

This type of business case is what will ultimately put an end to fossil fuels. Bring it on.

[@pollumG]

Still takes fossil fuel to make it and don't get me started on the battery production.....

[@seanspain]

@@pollumG yawn

[@InebriatedMonk]

fossil fuels for the rich, electric for the poor plebs

[@robsengahay5614]

pollumG That is why Robert champions all green energy solutions and not solely electric vehicles. The energy to manufacture is also transitioning away from fossil fuels, neither will happen overnight unfortunately but they need to progress in synchronicity.

[@pollumG]

@@seanspain go back to sleep

[@jamesgleeson2128]

I’m just in love with the design, it’s a thing of beauty

[@StressLessCamping]

This would make the most incredible RV.

[@Tim1968-l9l]

I was thinking the same thing!

[@louisbeerreviews8964]

No

[@elektrotehnik94]

Here when Arrival announced they're gonna go public on the stock market. This interview suddenly became extremely important ^^ good job

[@erickgzz]

This hit me lol i care about EVERYTHING they have to say now

[@Porkonfork]

I see a long wheel base camper van, with solar on the roof........ Say no more, I'm already there

[@logicalChimp]

Yeah - EV Camper makes a lot of sense. far better performance when driving (especially up and down hills, etc), more than sufficient power for the onboard equipment (and no need to run the diesel in the evenings / at the campsite to top the batteries up, etc), better space utilisation.... about the only significant downside would be the cost of the batteries (vehicle that size with a decent range once the interior is fitted out would probably be significantly over 100kWh - which still means not cheap).

[@briandowling8372]

@@logicalChimp Having a camper with vehicle to home/grid would be amazing. When you're not using it plug it in and use it as battery storage for your home with off-peak or PV solar.

[@kenleach2516]

Solar on the roof and really free miles, waiting for one

[@laurencetayloruk]

@@logicalChimp If it's a camper, who needs range? Just park up and sleep every 25 miles :D Taking life slow again.

[@spmain97]

Now that’s a self charging vehicle... Toyota left the chat.

[@Angusoksen]

Who the hell dislikes this video? This is what the world needs! Noiseless 0 emission delivery . Can't wait to get my packages delivered without noticing and without my dog barking :D

[@PauloG100]

My thoughts exactly, how? why?

[@iamtehmunkie]

Jeremy Clarkson ?

[@robsengahay5614]

Also wont mind sitting behind one of these on the road rather than being choked by diesel fumes.

[@ZesPak]

Shell employees?

[@jur4x]

Bots that don't want to be discovered. They dislike random videos so that it doesn't look to suspicious when they like to many videos

[@SR-bh5jd]

The fact the electric motors aid in stopping and you will not need to stop and restart the engine at each stop should save a fortune in maintenance.

[@marcusthorpe7688]

Not really there will be a tradeoff in tech repair which won't be cheap.

[@TheGrayWolf81]

@@marcusthorpe7688 How much of a tradeoff would there be? A combustion engine powered vehicle has a drastically greater number of mechanical parts that require maintenance or repairs. Not to mention frequent oil changes are also an added cost. Electric vehicles are uber simple in comparison. They are nowhere near the mechanical complexity of a combustion powered vehicle. There drastically less required maintenance, and there is a lot less to wear out or fail over time. It is yet another reason why electric vehicles are so environmentally friendly and an economically better option, and why they will soon take over. Advancements in energy storage technology are making batteries cheaper to produce as well as better for the environment. The future is electric.

[@StupStups]

@@TheGrayWolf81 You're certainly right that electric motors are simpler and lower-maintenance than IC engines. IC engines are a very mature technology now though, and mechanical failures are relatively rare. Most breakdowns these days (I believe) are down to ECU or sensor failures. EV's are still susceptible to these, although probably to a lesser extent.

[@garywilson4132]

Brilliant, British development and engineering at its best. I wish Arrival all the success it deserves.

[@lukewilson2470]

You guys have GOT to make a video about their bus. I'm hyped to see it in action.

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

14:17 Man, that bus has INSANE visibility! We need these even more than we need electric automobiles right now, and semi trucks (articulated lorry) too.

[@yash1152]

yeah, i was thinking so @7:16 too, huuuuuge area

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

@@yash1152 Terrible aerodynamics, but since most buses drive at

[@choncord]

@@JustWasted3HoursHere Not good for wheelchair users, strollers etc.

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

@@choncord True. We could tether them to the side of the bus maybe? JUST KIDDING! _Or AM I?!_

[@domramsey]

You skipped over the most important feature of this van: It's so cute!

[@SakariNy]

Yeah, when I saw the thumbnail I was like "I want one of those!" And then on video I heard that they said they'd eventually make passenger van!!

[@KuraIthys]

I love that these are starting to be a thing. As someone that by and large has never owned a new vehicle in their life, my transition to electric is likely going to be dictated by the second-hand market. On that level I'm currently in the planning stages of a coach to mobile home conversion. Now, leaving aside generally not driving new vehicles, who has the money for a $350,000 coach? Not me. But... If it's old enough, they can get into even the $10,000 to $20,000 range, and then it becomes a lot more viable... What has that got to do with these vans? Well, should be obvious. To be able to do similar things with electric vehicles in future, said vehicles have to exist first. XD And I'm happy to see we're moving away from just cars...

[@FabianYoutub]

Fully Charged's cinematography is really on the next level. An absolute joy to watch every time. Thank you and keep up the outstanding work!

[@gbjanuary]

Very nice looking van and can’t wait to see them on the roads 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Kalepsis]

Love it. I'd like a bare one to turn into a camper.

[@b.i.g.g.u.s]

Edited: Make an electric Tourneo-style version of this and I'm sold. Remove seats for cargo space, add furniture for camping, etc.

[@Wookey.]

Yep. Me too. But it does need to do 200+ miles, and like all other van manufacturers they are not targeting that yet. We need more details on what wheelbase/area/weight the platform can do to work out what's possible, and how helpful they are going to be to self-builders and commercial builders. Clearly the model of small builds is perfect in principle...

[@rogerstarkey5390]

@@b.i.g.g.u.s This can have windows. It has VtoG, so it can supply mains voltage to the rear. It has vertical sides, so no fiddly insulation. Walkthrough cab. Cab forward, "shorter than an equivalent "conventional" van" What more do you need?

[@b.i.g.g.u.s]

@@rogerstarkey5390 Ah, sorry - I meant to type "a Tourneo version of this". I can personally only justify a van if it's multiple use, so if I can easily swap between empty van, camper and minibus then it's perfect.

[@CampbellZeroOne]

I'm all over this. Brilliant package. I could use one of these in so many ways.

[@piotrceglinski1555]

It's great to see these vans! Aspecially with it being made in Britain.

[@aberdeenmeadows]

Way to go, Rivian! You are truly doing the world a good deed by producing vehicles that will replace petrol vans and buses. UPS and FEDEX typically keeps their vehicles for a long, long time because they can maintain them and because they are quite simple vehicles, really. The thing about electric vehicles is that UPS will be able to have a much longer serviceable life with these vehicles. I can see a 30-40 year lifespan but obviously, the batteries and other components will need to be replaced. I challenge Rivian to make it possible for UPS to have these electric vans in service for that long!

[@sebby324]

THE FUTURE IS NOW I also want the Royal Mail to use this

[@robertlee8805]

"The Future is Now" I Agree 10,000%

[@mikewilliams6467]

Royal Mail are getting LEVC vans

[@phweakwilled]

This would look good in Royal Mail red postman Pat van

[@BassBanj0]

@Joseph ford most people in the UK? They are the most reliable from what ive used

[@henryrrodwell2968]

@Joseph ford people who can spell they're i imagine.

[@davethefab6339]

Fantastic to see commercial vehicles built like this one....bring em on👍❤️

[@timscott3027]

Wow looks amazing, bring on the buses! Can't come quickly enough

[@adrianscott500]

Looks great! I hope this quickly becomes the norm.

[@gj9157]

True, they've been using the same boxy trucks for decades.

[@mspalmboy]

BRILLIANT episode. Bring on the future!

[@M-TRON]

Now that's something! I would smile every time I see one of these. Well done, Banbury!

[@timogronroos4642]

Would love to see Campervans made out of this platform. Future of recreational vehicles

[@sroberts605]

Imagine having that much power available when parked up. But actually, I've been looking (somewhat aspiringly) at the trend for adventurers living in vans and often implying a small carbon footprint....with a diesal van. Hmmm. Would this make it better?

[@timogronroos4642]

@@sroberts605 No gas would be needed, all electric (with good size solar panels)

[@sroberts605]

@@timogronroos4642 Of course, but how about making the thing? Materials, energy. Which is not an argument against, merely an observation :)

[@timogronroos4642]

@@sroberts605 It's beed proven already, that electric cars are way more eco-friendly if you consider whole lifecycle of a vehicle. And the batteries will be re-used as stationary energy storage for years and still can be recycled 90+% after that. With oil, once you burn it, you lost it.

[@thorestey]

Well the good things about camper vans is, that they could act as a battery connected to your home, even with space on the roof for solar panels.

[@snowstrobe]

I really like their business approach, esp the micro-factories... much more human-scale. Hope it all comes good.

[@alaneasthope2357]

Agreed, and it creates local jobs around the country rather than all the jobs in one big centre.

[@paulrichards1061]

Wow, totally blown away, so professional and made in the UK! I can't wait to see them on the road and I want a camper Van too!

[@grantvowles8213]

I love the van. I am also seriously impressed with the camera work and the quality of your video. Thank you for the obvious effort and attention to detail, your hard work does not go unnoticed.

[@eddyd8745]

I love the fact that these are designed and built in the UK. Something to be proud of.

[@theancientsancients1769]

By a Georgian 😃

[@OperationMonster]

Amazing! I love how it looks and hope to see a lot of them on the roads, preferably from other companies as well.

[@borinvlogs]

Love all the new EV. They just make these automobiles look like from future or time travel films. 😂

[@SW-lw6mt]

LOVE the design(especially the door), would make a great motorhome! I wants one :)

[@davidlazarus67]

It would be really practical for Europeans.

[@wendlerkurt]

Everyone, as of this morning, Arrival is now publicly traded as CIIC. You can invest in it.

[@addictiontocars]

I already did, down 20% lol

[@pwnisherino7414]

@@addictiontocars buckle up, this is a long term investment

[@richardcook1987]

65% up in last 2 days.

[@Floyd005]

Good stocks takes time, that is how IBM and Hilton were born

[@gio1.8t5]

Not on 212??

[@andrewfrodo2086]

Jaw-dropping beauty. Tears in the eyes as the realization that dreams do come true. In five years as a consumer in the USA, I can get my dream van. (the real factory sounds gave the video a frans saw. Not a commercial but Fullycharged way).

[@Samji3877]

absolutely fantastic content as always - that van looks beautiful and im so excited!!!!!!!

[@gormauslander]

I love seeing electric slowly chip away at more markets

[@shaungregory1789]

I work as delivery driver for super market. We plug our vans in an electric socket for fridge and freezer but fill it in the tank with Diesel. These vans have to be the future very soon they look great.

[@SiggyMe]

I started buying into them and will now add a bunch of their stock. The whole story now makes sense. You forgot to ask him about the composite material instead of metal being used for the van. Super impressive with their concept. All engineers on staff just amazing. Thanks!

[@gordonfoat8269]

Congratulations. Looks great. You are like a kid in a sweetshop 😁🎉

[@ozzyg82]

Remember the milk man. He drove something like this decades ago.

[@sroberts605]

Ha ha, mine still does. Bet he wishes it was this though

[@EddyKorgo]

Range: 50km Topspeed: 10km/h

[@m.v.k4681]

Made by Smiths Vehicles on the Team Vally in Gateshead, they might have other places as well.

[@apexjailor9349]

No difference at all 🙄

[@sroberts605]

@@EddyKorgo thousands of milk bottles must be a _particular_ payload! I wouldn't wanna go over 10km/hr

[@michaelle9600]

This EV is just an ideal for any van life person.

[@khuo0219]

So you are out in the wild and need to charge the battery? With fuel you can carry a few jugs to fill up if you need to. I love EVs but it seems to not support van life unless your van life is mostly in the city and suburbs?

[@johndoyle4723]

Thanks, I wish them all the best, the guy in the interview seems to know what they want to achieve. Keep production in the UK, we need this new tech and manufacture business. Covid has changed everything and home deliveries are the future, hope they succeed.

[@Joseph-jy5lz]

Fantastic looking E-Van. Well done Arrival. Look forward to seeing more of those vehicles on the road very soon. Fantastic that they are designed and built in the England.

[@forton615]

I want this as a camper!

[@yash1152]

ohhhh, camper in the sense of camping. i didnt understand earlier.

[@Specky12]

That would make a magnificent camper van. What a great product.

[@Monkey_SK]

Great design, being made in the UK, solving the problem of all those polluting vans and helping clients save money. What's not to like about this company!

[@stuffandnonsense8528]

Absolutely fantastic! Heroes of industry.

[@barryjmarling]

Wow what a game changer,and the icing on the cake it’s a British build,absolutely Vantastic.🇬🇧👍🏻

[@steffenjachnow8176]

Just one word: Brilliant!

[@junior.senior]

Amazing product! Great to see this kind of innovation based in the UK.

[@melonmelon2848]

No paint, he says! I LOVE THAT

[@robertwoodliff2536]

No paint and composite....sounds like grp to me?

[@yash1152]

@@robertwoodliff2536 grp??

[@PaperCut2UGaming]

so nice before actually sitting in it. does that back door close or do you always drive with it open?

[@manntrileros1888]

Bravo! very beautiful.. panoramic view.. just perfect!

[@TheGramophoneGirl]

And they're RHD so hopefully we'll be seeing these all over the UK soon. Good. Also interested in the autonomy for the vehicles to park up after shift. That would be interesting, efficient and very useful. Interesting video, loved it.

[@thomasfrederiksendk]

I’d love to see these as LHD vehicles for the rest of the world once they’ve got the UPS order for the UK done.

[@bluemountain4181]

@@thomasfrederiksendk I think that is one of the advantages of having multiple small factories - they can have different factories producing slightly different models. They'll probably set up LHD producing ones in Europe.

[@logicalChimp]

@@thomasfrederiksendk Given the lack of engine / drive-train considerations (and e.g. having to work around the exhaust headers when switching the wheel to the other side, etc), it should be fairly easy to convert. In fact, it looks like the wheel / pedals are a single panel - so they could presumably just pull it from the right side, and install it on the left side.

[@Muppetkeeper]

Good visibility in that, hopefully easier to see the cyclists and pedestrians.

[@logicalChimp]

Maybe, although those vertical A-pillars looked really chunky.... so I'd be somewhat concerned about forward blindspots, etc.

[@danielwhyatt3278]

That's definitely one of the big incentives for this vehicle. With EVs going about, cyclists will have to be more aware of their surrounding than previously have, so this kind of viewing ability for the drivers is a great help for both parties. They will have to of course make sure that the size and curvature they're using for the screen doesn't increase the conduction of heat in the driver area on sunny days. That's what one of their trials coming up with the 20 test models will be about I guess.

[@333Socks]

I think I've seen this vehicle before.......in some SCI-FI movie! It's absolutely beautiful and I also see the days of diesel vans are coming to an end.

[@kebruya]

The whole entire time I've been thinking how perfect camper it'd make

[@voltswag8673]

Best looking delivery van in the world!

[@timbomiddleton]

This looks incredible. Can't wait for a campervan version!

[@bluemountain4181]

I wonder what the range is. He didn't mention it in the video and if it's designed for city driving it might not be enough for a viable campervan version.

[@timbomiddleton]

@@bluemountain4181 good point. Presumably have different price points based on range. Otherwise it may be camping at the end of the road!

[@bluemountain4181]

@@timbomiddleton If they can put solar panel on the roof then people could to 50 mile hops and then camp while it recharges :D

[@timbomiddleton]

@@bluemountain4181 yeh great thinking. The size and shape offers so much versatility. Perhaps an arrival ambulance dare I say

[@Jonathantuba]

Blue Mountain Looking online it says 100 miles range, but that may just be for the UPS version. I guess that is enough for local deliveries?

[@JamesMcLaren1000]

The low floor height is a big advantage too, makes it easier to get in and out all day.

[@millomweb]

Front doors need to slide or fold - so it can be driven with the doors open.

[@gasdive]

9:43 all I could think of all through was "camper van". They need to export to NZ. There are camper van hire companies with fleets of that size. The charging infrastructure is there.

[@gooble69]

What do you think the market is for a $200k electric camper?

[@gasdive]

@@gooble69 at 3:20 he says there's no price premium.

[@gasdive]

@@gooble69 looking at the parking for the Maui campers in christchurch, there's parking for about 400 campers. They have 10 depots. So that's 4000. If they plan on 80% occupancy, that's 20 000 campers. However Māui is one of 3 main brands held by THL. They use their campers for 1 year under the Maui premium brand. 4 years under Britz, and another 5 years as Mighty. So the Maui branded campers would be about 10% of their fleet. So even if I've over estimated by a factor of 10, that's still 20 000 campers.

[@gooble69]

@@gasdive Of course he did, but he'll be using funky math to get there. I'll bet my house that the sticker price is at least 1.5x the ICE equivalent.

[@gooble69]

@@gasdive So, $4Billion worth of campers? Yeah nah....

[@leemee88]

These are a real eye opener.Its the start of something for everyone’s benefit.Including our planet.

[@nigelroddy9125]

Beautifully Designed Van!!

[@DaveBoxBG]

This is just amazing. We should have had this years ago!

[@alfredahye4552]

Solar cells on the roof would have been an additional plus

[@joeblack4026]

Yep but probably not for UPS , but for ordinary van or camper it does make sense

[@fpartidafpartida]

I think they need a “skylight” to make it easy to sort through the packages for delivery.

[@danielrose1392]

Due to the added weight, solar cells would reduce the efficiency and loading capacity. Don't think they are right on a delivery van which moves a lot. But if they ever make a camper version, it should definitely get some solar cells.

[@adamlytle2615]

Would probably be better served on the roof of their depot.

[@Diamondjack931]

Great concept, and for once it's been designed and is going to be manufactured in the UK.

[@TH-bp2cl]

Great to see a UK company design and manufacture a great product in the UK

[@craigoneill4504]

Just makes sense. Awesome. Well done Arrival!

[@stevencowles8419]

Great programme as always. The van looks stunning, love the micro factory approach, will be a selling feature overseas

[@detroitgarage9430]

That is one sweet van, brilliant.:)

[@leedza]

can wait until their on the second hand market would make a great camper van.

[@lord_scrubington]

Agreed

[@captainboggles]

"replacement battery, sir, that'll be £3500 please"

[@highpath4776]

@@captainboggles There has to be a market in leasing or renting battery packs. Plenty of Milk Floats still about ( Milk and More Re-equipped with new about 15months ago ) for £1500 to £7500 for the s/h ones

[@moonettewolfsong9960]

Been loving hearing about delivery companies going electric so it’s great to see vehicles designed for company use!!

[@vincem4756]

Came for Arrival...stayed for Patrick 😍 🤣 And good video as always fullycharged