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Rivian-VW Normal Illinois Expansion Gigafactory
[Last updated: Apr 2026]
This electric vehicle final assembly gigafactory is part of the advanced manufacturing and industrial electrification ecosystem in USA.
| OEM/owner: | Rivian-VW |
| Facility: | Normal Illinois Expansion |
| Location: | Normal Illinois |
| Country: | USA |
| Tier level: | 1 |
| Capacity: | 215 units |
| Other product: | Battery Pack |
| Status: | Operational |
| Opened: | 2026 |
| Investment: | 5.80B USD |
| Anchor customer: | Rivian / Volkswagen |
| Other customer: | Geo risk: | LOW |
Supply chain notes:
$5.8B VW + Rivian JV; SDV platform shared across brands; R2 production beginning 2026; 215k units target; VW software/electronics + Rivian manufacturing..
Semiconductor relevant notes:
Rivian/VW EV SiC traction; shared SDV compute architecture drives AI SoC demand.
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EV gigafactories are large-scale industrial production facilities that integrate vehicle assembly, battery manufacturing, power electronics, 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.