NewsRivian gets $16 million from Illinois to build new supplier parkThe state is counting on Rivian’s $120 million investment in the project to attract global investment and create new jobs.The state is counting on Rivian’s $120 million investment in the project to attract global investment and create new jobs.by Umar ShakirMay 5, 2025, 8:11 PM UTCLinkFacebookThreadsImage: The VergeUmar Shakir is a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge.Rivian is receiving $16 million in state incentives to help construct a new 1.2 million-square foot supplier park near its EV manufacturing plant in Normal, Illinois, according to Illinois Governer JB Pritzker and Rivian, who both made official announcements today. As part of the deal, Rivian will invest nearly $120 million towards the project, which is expected to directly create about 100 new jobs. In a press release, Pritzker says Rivian’s investment in the new facility will create “an entire ecosystem” that will help attract global investment and create jobs, as well as “strengthening the EV manufacturing supply chain.”Rivian says the supplier park is already under construction and is scheduled to be completed in 2026. It will feature an underground tunnel that connects it with the main plant so parts can easily be transferred without increasing traffic in the area. Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe says the park will be a “key enabler” in the production of its upcoming R2 vehicle. Scaringe today shared an image of the new Maximus drive unit on Instagram that will be used in the two-row electric SUV, which is slated for next year.Scaringe also says the supplier park will help increase production capacity for its current R1T and R1S vehicles, as well as its commercial vans, which are now available for sale to all commercial businesses.See More: BusinessCarsElectric CarsNewsPolicyTranspoMost PopularMost PopularA worthy sequel to one of the best websites everMark Zuckerberg just declared war on the entire advertising industryMicrosoft announces a Gears of War remaster – and it’s coming to PlayStation, tooThe fantasy of playing Final FantasyRIP Skype — you were right about almost everythingInstallerA weekly newsletter by David Pierce designed to tell you everything you need to download, watch, read, listen to, and explore that fits in The Verge’s universe.Email (required)Sign UpBy submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.Advertiser Content FromThis is the title for the native ad
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