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Ever since Rivian spun off its “micromobility enterprise” right into a standalone startup referred to as Additionally earlier this 12 months, there’s been a lot hypothesis about what sort of autos the corporate is engaged on. Now, Is also exhibiting off its first merchandise: a lineup of e-bikes and two pedal-assisted electrical quads.

The TM-B e-bike is Additionally’s try at a do-it-all e-bike that may adapt to totally different use instances whether or not that is each day commuting, path driving or child and cargo-hauling. It sports activities a modular body that may additionally accommodate a bench seat or rear cargo rack that helps as much as 35KG of weight.

The totally different seats might be simply swapped out with out additional instruments. As an alternative, a button on the bike’s touchscreen show controls a latching mechanism that releases the seat. It solely is available in one body measurement, however Additionally says it ought to be capable of adapt to “a number of physique sizes,” because of totally different seat sizes and types.

The detachable USB-C battery is available in two sizes: customary, which may energy as much as 60 miles of driving, and huge, which maxes out at 100 miles of vary. Whenever you’re not driving, the batteries can be used as a big exterior battery pack.

When it comes to energy, the TM-B’s throttle tops out at 20MPH although the bike can attain speeds as much as 28MPH with added pedaling. Is also taking an attention-grabbing strategy to its drive system, with a setup it is labeled “DreamRide.” As an alternative of a mechanical connection between the bike’s rear wheel and the pedals, the TM-B makes use of “software-defined pedaling,”

In follow, because of this you pedaling is definitely feeding the generator that powers the bike’s battery quite than straight pushing you ahead. Nonetheless, an Additionally rep instructed me that there’s additionally a “limp mode” for when the bike runs out of juice so riders received’t get stranded. In these conditions, pedaling will give the bike sufficient juice to hopefully get you to a spot the place you’ll be able to recharge.

Software program-controlled pedaling most likely received’t attraction to purists, however Additionally says it allows a way more customizable driving expertise. When in auto mode, the bike will adapt to the velocity you’re pedaling, although you’ll be able to push on the throttle to get a lift. There’s additionally a handbook mode that lets you choose a “gear” (these are additionally software-controlled).

It additionally makes use of regenerative braking, so tapping on the brakes helps recharge the battery. Although in my quick check trip I discovered that I didn’t want to make use of the brakes a lot, as a result of after I stopped pedaling the bike slowed down fairly shortly, sort of like taking your foot off the accelerator in an EV.

Given the bike’s roots at Rivian, it is not stunning that there are additionally a bunch of different tech-enabled options, together with a 5-inch touchscreen show, referred to as “Portal,” that helps navigation, music playback and calling options through an accompanying app. There’s additionally a built-in safety system that robotically locks the body and rear wheel whenever you stroll away. On the handlebars, there are customizable controls that can be utilized to regulate the amount and music playback, reply calls or navigate by means of show.

Is also promoting the TM-B in three configurations. The primary to ship subsequent spring would be the $4,500 TM-B Restricted Launch Version, which has a spread as much as 100 miles, help for normal and sport trip modes and options clear purple accents. The $4,500 TM-B Efficiency has the identical options because the restricted version mannequin, however has a barely totally different coloration scheme, and might be accessible throughout the “first half” of 2026. Lastly, there is a base-level TM-B mannequin with a spread of as much as 60 miles that solely comes with customary trip modes. Additionally hasn’t introduced an actual value, however says it is going to value lower than $4,000 when it ships “later in 2026.”

Pre-orders for the Launch Version are open now and the opposite two bikes can be found to order with a $50 deposit. The bikes may even be on show in Rivian showrooms later this 12 months,

The corporate additionally previewed two electrical, pedal-assisted quads it is calling TM-Q. The smaller quad is outwardly meant for “households and people in search of a protected, compact various to vehicles” that may nonetheless haul “vital hundreds.” The bigger TM-Q, alternatively, is supposed for industrial deliveries.

Additionally has partnered with Amazon to develop fleets of such autos that can be utilized by supply drivers. Each quads are meant for use in bike lanes, in response to Additionally.

The corporate did not share particulars about when these autos is likely to be accessible or how a lot they will value.

Replace, October 22, 2025, 2:29PM PT: Added extra particulars and pictures from Additionally’s launch occasion.