Edina approves Rivian electric vehicle showroom at Galleria
The Edina City Council unanimously approved a conditional use permit on September 8 allowing Rivian, an electric vehicle manufacturer, to open a showroom dealership at Galleria Edina. The approval marks a significant retail development for the city's shopping mall.
Rivian will establish its showroom on the northwest side of Galleria Edina, positioned between Kraton Barrel and Big Bowl. The dealership will feature up to six Rivian vehicles available for test drives, allowing customers to experience the electric vehicles before making a purchase.
Unlike traditional car dealerships, the Rivian showroom will operate as a retail tenant similar to other mall stores. Customers can place vehicle orders at the location, with purchased cars delivered directly to their homes rather than requiring customers to pick them up at the dealership. This model aligns with how Rivian operates similar showrooms across the country.
The City Council's approval was unanimous, with no dissenting votes recorded. The conditional use permit authorizes the company to proceed with opening the showroom, which would represent a second auto dealership presence in Edina.
Rivian's showroom concept reflects a shift in how some automakers are selling vehicles directly to consumers, bypassing the traditional dealership model. The company has successfully implemented this approach in multiple locations nationwide, suggesting the Edina location will follow an established operational framework.
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Conditional Use Permit Approval for Rivian Showroom Dealership at Galleria Edina
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The City Council considered and approved a conditional use permit for Rivian to open a showroom dealership at Galleria Edina. The facility would be located on the mall's northwest side between Kraton Barrel and Big Bowl, featuring up to six Rivian vehicles available for test drives. The showroom would operate as a retail tenant where customers can order vehicles, with home delivery of purchased vehicles. The model aligns with Rivian's similar showroom dealerships operating across the country.
A second auto dealership could be coming to Edina soon. The city council has approved a conditional use permit for Rivian, an electric vehicle manufacturer, to open a showroom dealership at Galleria Edina.
Rivian has similar showroom dealerships around the country. Aside from offering test drives, the Dina location would operate much like any other retail tenant at the [mall].
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[Music] Welcome to Agenda Edina, a program summarizing the actions taken at city hall that affect you most. I'm your host Doraththa Marty. A second auto dealership could be coming to Edina soon. The city council has approved a conditional use permit for Rivian, an electric vehicle manufacturer, to open a showroom dealership at Galleria Edina. The showroom would be located on the mall's northwest side between Kraton Barrel and Big Bowl with up to six Rivian vehicles available on site for test drives. Customers would be able to order a vehicle inside the store, but deliveries would be made directly to their homes. Rivian has similar showroom dealerships around the country. Aside from offering test drives, the Dina location would operate much like any other retail tenant at the
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