Illinois leaders and Rivian Automotive announce a major plan to expand the electric vehicle company’s manufacturing plant in Normal.
Rivian says as part of a $1.5 billion investment into its Normal facility, it will shift its focus to the R2 SUV model and create 550 full-time jobs over the next five years. The state of Illinois is helping with that investment through an $827 million 30-year incentive package.
With the incentive package, Rivian says it will be able to produce 215,000 units per year and offer more EV choices to customers. The company says it chose Normal, Illinois, for its expansion with the state’s support and strong workforce, infrastructure and access to suppliers. New workers are estimated to receive a minimum salary of $51,174, a 20% increase in the average wage of a similar job in McLean County.
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