| Cover | Aug. 02, 2023 | May 03, 2023 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | ||
| Document Type | 8-K | |
| Entity Registrant Name | Enviva Inc. | |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE | |
| Entity File Number | 001-37363 | |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 46-4097730 | |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 7272 Wisconsin Ave. | |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 1800 | |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Bethesda, | |
| Entity Address, State or Province | MD | |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 20814 | |
| City Area Code | (301) | |
| Local Phone Number | 657-5560 | |
| Written Communications | false | |
| Soliciting Material | false | |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock | |
| Trading Symbol | EVA | |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE | |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001592057 | |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 02, 2023 |
