AutomotiveSocial Circle, GeorgiaAnnounced Dec 16, 2021

Rivian

Rivian's second US assembly plant east of Atlanta, targeting the mid-size R2 / R3 platform. Formal groundbreaking held September 16, 2025; vertical construction underway in 2026 with production expected in 2028.

Investment
$5.00B
Permanent jobs announced
7,500
Status
Under Construction
Expected opening
Dec 1, 2028
Why it matters

The automotive context.

Automotive manufacturing is expanding across the United States. New assembly plants, upgrades to long-established factories and a growing base of component suppliers are bringing major investment to the Midwest and Southeast. Some of the country's largest manufacturing campuses are now under development in the South, linking vehicle production with new regional supply chains.

Project record

At a glance

Company
Rivian
Industry
Automotive
Location
Social Circle, Georgia
Investment
$5.00B
Permanent jobs announced
7,500
Status
Under Construction
Announced
Dec 16, 2021
Expected opening
Dec 1, 2028
Added to tracker
Apr 15, 2025
Sources

Official references

  • Primary source
    https://rivian.com/newsroom/article/rivian-to-site-second-manufacturing-plant-in-georgia
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