Project Traits
State: Illinois
Congressional District: IL16
Organization Type: Commercial
Partner Organization(s) Type: None or Unknown
Project Type: Manufacturing
Energy Sector: Transportation
Energy Subsector: EVs
Project Start Year: Unknown
Project Launch Year: 2021
Outcomes & Impacts
Private Investment: Unknown
Jobs Announced or Created: 7,950
People Served: Unknown
Projected Economic Impact: Unknown
Located at the site of a former Mitsubishi automotive plant, Rivian’s factory employs over 7,400 workers, with plans to add over 550 more jobs by 2026. It is the 2nd largest employer in McLean County, behind only State Farm.
Since starting operations in 2021, the plant has produced over 100,000 vehicles.
Rivian collaborates with Heartland Community College in Normal, IL, to administer an Associate in Applied Science Degree program focused on electric vehicle (EV) technology. The company provides its technology for training and company employees serve as instructors.