Rivian Moving Forward on $5B Georgia EV Plant

Rivian moving forward on $5B Georgia EV plant

The battery electric vehicle maker will host two events next month to mark the restart of construction in 2026.

Rivian revives $5B Georgia EV factory, pledges 7,500 jobs

On the Dash: Rivian’s $5B Georgia EV plant will create 7,500 jobs, with production by 2028. First announced in 2021, the factory is now set to break ground in 2026. The project relies on $1.5B in state incentives and a $6.6B federal loan. Rivian is moving forward with plans for its long-delayed $5 billion electric vehicle factory east of Atlanta, a project expected to create 7,500 jobs and expand production of the company’s upcoming R2 crossove…