Rivian Automotive Inc. and Volkswagen have launched their upsized joint venture, joining forces with the goal of creating “cutting-edge” electric-vehicle technology.

The companies said the deal is now up to $5.8 billion, with the first VW models to use Rivian's software and electrical architecture arriving as early as 2027.

The recently announced Rivian-Volkswagen joint venture is already hiring, and one of the job offers points to adding games to the infotainment systems