Rivian breaks ground on $5B Georgia factory ahead of construction in 2026

1. Rivian has begun construction on its Atlanta factory, targeting 400,000 EVs annually. 2. The factory will create 7,500 permanent jobs and 2,000 construction jobs. 3. Production is expected to start in 2028, with a $6.6 billion DOE loan secured. 4. Local opposition and supply chain issues caused previous delays in project development. 5. Rivian's strategy may help meet global demand for electric vehicles by 2028.