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Rivian Begins Construction on $120M Supplier Park in Illinois

The EV maker's new facility, backed by $16 million in state incentives, aims to streamline production and boost capacity for its upcoming R2 model.

Workers assemble second-generation R1 vehicles at electric auto maker Rivian's manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois, U.S. June 21, 2024.  REUTERS/Joel Angel Juarez/File Photo
A Lucid Motors facility is pictured in Costa Mesa, California, U.S.,November 1, 2023. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
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Rivian truck recharges at a Rivian electric vehicle charging station during a snowstorm on March 3, 2024 in Truckee, California.

Overview

  • Rivian is investing $120 million in a 1.2 million-square-foot supplier park adjacent to its Normal, Illinois plant, with construction already underway and completion targeted for 2026.
  • The state of Illinois is supporting the project with $16 million in incentives, including $5 million in tax credits through the REV Illinois program over 20 years.
  • The supplier park is expected to create at least 93 full-time jobs initially, with potential for hundreds more as suppliers relocate to the facility.
  • An underground tunnel will connect the supplier park to Rivian's main plant, reducing logistics costs and traffic while improving production efficiency.
  • The facility will support Rivian's production ramp-up to 215,000 vehicles annually by 2026, including the launch of its more affordable R2 model.