Rivian Secures $6.6B Loan for Georgia EV Plant
Rivian Secures $6.6B Loan for Georgia EV Plant

Rivian Secures $6.6B Loan for Georgia EV Plant

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Rivian Automotive has received a conditional commitment for a $6.6 billion loan from the U.S. Department of Energy to construct a new electric vehicle plant in Georgia, intended to reinforce its U.S. manufacturing footprint. The facility will be developed in phases, each with a capacity of producing 200,000 units annually, and is expected to create up to 7,500 jobs by 2030. Previously paused to save $2.25 billion by initially producing its R2 SUV in Illinois, the new plant will now also support the production of smaller R3 vehicles, with the first phase anticipated to begin in 2028. This loan is part of the Biden administration's effort to boost U.S. EV production, though it may face challenges with the upcoming presidential transition. Additionally, a recent joint venture with Volkswagen provided a $5 billion boost to Rivian, stabilizing its financial position and advancing its plans. Rivian must meet several conditions, including not opposing union efforts at the Georgia plant, to finalize the loan.

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