Volkswagen and Rivian are joining forces as part of a $5.8 billion dollar deal, one that will see the two companies co-develop architectures and software for future electric vehicles. Now, one VW exec has confirmed where we'll first see the fruits of this joint development between the legacy German automaker and the U.

Volkswagen just revealed the next-gen electric Golf will benefit from Rivian’s cutting-edge software and electrical systems.

Volkswagen’s $5.8 billion joint venture with Rivian will play a central role in reshaping the automaker's electric vehicle strategy for the next decade.

Volkswagen will leverage its partnership with Rivian to power its upcoming flagship electric vehicle, codenamed "Project Trinity."

Volkswagen partners with Rivian in a $5.8 billion joint venture to redefine EVs with next-gen software-defined technology.

More has come to light about the $5.8 billion partnership between Rivian and Volkswagen Group as well as what it will actually lead to. Yes, EVs, but more specifically, Audi and Porsche will utilize Rivian’s EV architecture and software as early as 2027.