Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian is set to construct a 1.2 million-square-foot supplier park in Normal, IL, with an investment nearing $120 million. The move is projected to directly create nearly 100 new jobs and support the development of its supply chain ecosystem, paving the way for hundreds more employment opportunities statewide.
“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,” said RJ Scaringe, Rivian founder and CEO.
The new supplier park will allow component manufacturers to locate near Rivian’s production facility, streamlining the logistics between suppliers and the assembly plant just across Highway 150. This proximity aims to improve efficiency and reliability in manufacturing processes.
Gov. JB Pritzker emphasized the strategic importance of the investment, stating, “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.”
The investment is supported by a $16 million state incentive package, including a $5 million REV Illinois tax credit over 20 years and capital grants. Under the agreement, Rivian must generate at least 93 full-time jobs and spend at least $119.6 million.
Kristin Richards, director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), praised the move as a signal of the state’s leadership in sustainable innovation. “Illinois is committed to building a sustainable future, supporting innovation, and expanding access to high-quality jobs, especially in the electric vehicle sector,” she said.
Intersect Illinois President and CEO Christy George called the project “a clear reflection of the state's growing leadership in the clean energy economy.”
Local officials, including Normal Mayor Chris Koos and Bloomington Mayor Dan Brady, welcomed the project as a significant catalyst for economic development in the region. Legislators and community leaders also voiced support, positioning the expansion as a boost for Central Illinois’ workforce, infrastructure and reputation as a hub for advanced manufacturing.
The announcement builds on Rivian’s $1.5 billion commitment last year to produce its R2 model in Normal and hire more than 550 additional full-time employees. The REV Illinois program continues to offer competitive incentives to companies in clean energy and EV manufacturing to support long-term growth in the state.
