Rivian plans to restart site preparation for its planned electric vehicle factory in Georgia next month and aims to break ground in early 2026, according to documents obtained by TechCrunch through a public records request.
The company has already invested over $80 million in the project as of June 20, 2025, marking a significant increase from $41 million in July 2024.
The development follows the U.S. Department of Energy’s approval of a $6.6 billion loan under the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing program, which will support construction. As part of the next steps, Rivian intends to begin installing deep utilities in August and start vertical construction in the first quarter of 2026.
The company is also engaging with suppliers about potentially co-locating near the new factory and evaluating existing regional suppliers to support production of its upcoming R2 SUV and R3 hatchback, both slated for assembly at the Georgia site by 2028.
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe recently met with Georgia Governor Brian Kemp to discuss the status of the project and ongoing collaboration with the state.
The Georgia facility was originally announced in 2021 with plans for a $5 billion investment, but the timeline was delayed as Rivian prioritized expanding its Illinois plant amid supply chain challenges.
The Georgia plant has so far created 46 full-time jobs, and the company has begun listing new positions, including a construction manager, to accelerate the buildout.
