Rivian Automotive(US:RIVN) Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-05-07 00:37Core Insights - Rivian announced a $120 million investment to build a supplier park near its factory in Normal, Illinois, aimed at reducing logistics costs and accelerating production of the 2026 Rivian R2 SUV [1][3] - The supplier park will cover 1.2 million square feet and is expected to create hundreds of jobs, directly generating nearly 100 positions [1] - This initiative is part of Rivian's strategy to address U.S. import tariffs and reduce reliance on imported parts, aligning with similar moves by other automakers [3] Investment and Expansion - Rivian previously announced a $1.5 billion plan to expand its factory in Illinois [1] - The Illinois government will provide $16 million in incentives, including over $5 million in tax breaks and capital grants, in exchange for Rivian's commitment to invest at least $119.6 million and create 93 jobs [3] - The current annual production capacity of the Normal factory is 215,000 vehicles, producing R1T pickups, R1S SUVs, and commercial electric vans [3] Future Production Plans - Rivian has paused construction of a new factory in Georgia to conserve cash and has shifted R2 production to the Normal facility, with mass production expected in the first half of 2026 [3] - The company secured a $6.6 billion loan from the U.S. Department of Energy, planning to resume construction in Georgia in 2026 and start producing R2 and subsequent R3 crossover models in 2028 [3]