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Rivian gets millions in state incentives for Illinois factory expansion

The substantial funds from Illinois will be allocated toward expanding the plant.

Rivian Automotive announced this week that it has secured an $827 million incentive package from Illinois, intended to fund an expansion at its Normal facility. 

This boost comes at a critical juncture for the Irvine, California-based company, whose shares surged by nearly 10% in afternoon trade following the news. Rivian’s stock had previously experienced a sharp decline, losing over 60% of its value this year until Wednesday’s close. Last month, the startup laid off 10% of its workforce in an effort to cut costs and plans to make an additional 1% reduction over the remainder of the year.

The Illinois plant, where Rivian manufactures electric delivery vans for Amazon, boasts a production capacity of 150,000 vehicles annually. With the addition of the recently unveiled midsize SUV R2 model, scheduled to launch in 2026, Rivian anticipates achieving a total annual capacity of 215,000 vehicles.

The substantial funds from Illinois will be allocated toward expanding the plant, enhancing public infrastructure, and implementing comprehensive job training programs for its workforce. These investments align with Rivian’s broader strategy of sustainable growth and innovation in the electric vehicle sector.

Rivian has halted construction at a separate manufacturing facility in Georgia, echoing moves from other automakers who have scaled back electric vehicle investments in the face of slower-than-expected sales. However, the tech startup says it remains committed to opening the new plant, calling it “an extremely important part” of its strategy.

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Colin Velez
Colin Velez
Colin Velez is a staff writer/reporter for CBT News. After obtaining his bachelor’s in Communication from Kennesaw State University in 2018, he kicked off his writing career by developing marketing and public relations material for various industries, including travel and fashion. Throughout the next four years, he developed a love for working with journalists and other content creators, and his passion eventually led him to his current position. Today, Colin writes news content and coordinates stories with auto-industry insiders and entrepreneurs throughout the U.S.

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