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Rivian Normal Illinois Plant
[Last updated: Apr 2026]
This battery pack/module gigafactory is part of the advanced manufacturing and industrial electrification ecosystem.
| OEM/owner: | Rivian |
| Facility: | Normal Illinois Plant |
| Location: | Normal Illinois |
| Country: | USA |
| Tier level: | 1 |
| Capacity: | GWh |
| Cell chemistry: | NMC / LFP |
| Status: | Operational |
| Opened: | 2021 |
| Investment: | $5.00B USD |
| Anchor customer: | Rivian / Amazon / VW |
| Other customer: | Geo risk: | LOW |
Supply chain notes:
Rivian primary assembly; Normal IL; R1T, R1S, EDV (Amazon delivery); VW JV SDV platform; R2 production 2026; 215k units capacity..
Semiconductor relevant notes:
Rivian 400V SiC traction; Amazon EDV fleet electrification.
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EV battery cell gigafactories are large-scale industrial production facilities that include cell manufacturing, automation, and high-throughput logistics. These facilities impose significant electrical load, thermal management, and site electrification requirements, and serve as anchor nodes within regional supply chains and energy infrastructure.