Rivian to Begin Building $5 Billion EV Factory in Georgia
Rivian is finally set to break ground on its long-awaited second U.S. production facility, a massive $5 billion EV factory east of Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday, September 16. The 2,000-acre site, located across Walton and Morgan counties, is expected to become one of the largest economic development projects in Georgia’s history, with plans for 20 […]
Tesla Vehicles Can Now Plug In Directly at Rivian Chargers
Rivian has officially begun upgrading its Rivian Adventure Network (RAN) with Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) plugs, eliminating the need for adapters when Tesla drivers charge at Rivian stations. The upgrade kicked off last week at Rivian’s Joshua Tree Charging Outpost in California, marking the company’s first location to offer both NACS and CCS1 […]
Rivian Expands Illinois Factory to Get Ready for R2 SUV
Rivian is growing its manufacturing site in Normal, Illinois, to prepare for production of its new R2 electric SUV, which is expected to launch in 2026. The company is adding a 1.1 million square-foot building to its existing 4.3 million square-foot facility, which already produces the R1 series and electric delivery vans. Once the expansion […]