Rivian will invest nearly $120 million to construct a 1.2 million-square-foot supplier park adjacent to its Normal, Illinois, manufacturing plant, the company and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced on Monday. The project, supported by a $16 million incentive package from the state, is expected to create close to 100 direct jobs and help attract additional EV suppliers to the region.
Construction of the supplier park is already underway and is slated for completion in 2026. The facility will host Rivian’s component suppliers, who will conduct light assembly and manufacturing before transporting parts via a dedicated route across Highway 150 to Rivian’s main production site. The integration is aimed at improving supply chain efficiency and production continuity as the automaker prepares for the launch of its midsize R2 vehicle.
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“We are excited to see this supplier park coming together so quickly,” said Rivian Founder and CEO RJ Scaringe. “This will be a key enabler to increasing production at the plant in 2026 when we start to build R2 in addition to R1 and our commercial vans.” He added that co-locating suppliers will help ensure consistency and stability in the production process.
Governor Pritzker described the investment as part of Illinois’ broader effort to establish a robust electric vehicle manufacturing ecosystem. “In Illinois, we aren’t just making electric vehicles: we are creating an entire ecosystem – attracting investments, bolstering our workforce, and strengthening the EV manufacturing supply chain,” he said. State officials said the project would enhance Illinois’ competitiveness in the clean energy economy.
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The state’s $16 million incentive includes $5 million through the Reimagining Energy and Vehicles (REV Illinois) tax credit over 20 years, with the remainder consisting primarily of capital grant support. The REV agreement outlines a minimum requirement of 93 full-time jobs and a $119.6 million capital investment from Rivian.
Kristin Richards, Director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), said the investment reflects the state’s commitment to innovation and clean energy job growth. The project also received support from regional officials and lawmakers, who noted the expected economic impact across Bloomington-Normal and surrounding communities.
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The new supplier park follows Rivian’s $1.5 billion investment announced last year to produce its R2 model at the Normal facility, which is expected to create over 550 additional full-time jobs. Rivian also continues work on expanding its main plant by 1.1 million square feet, targeting an annual capacity of 215,000 vehicles. A second plant in Georgia, expected to open in 2028, will eventually raise Rivian’s total output to 400,000 units annually.