Today, Rivian held a formal groundbreaking ceremony for its new manufacturing plant in Stanton Springs, Georgia. Designed for cutting-edge advanced manufacturing, efficiency, and sustainability, the facility will provide a dynamic environment crafted for employees and customers alike. Employing modern construction techniques and advanced environmental management, the nearly 2,000-acre site is elegantly integrated with the surrounding environment and is intended to feature recreational trails, including a Rivian experience trail. 

The first phase of construction is expected to begin in 2026, with the start of customer vehicle production in Georgia anticipated in 2028. Once the second phase of construction is complete, the facility is expected to have an annual production capacity of up to 400,000 vehicles. Expected to create 7,500 jobs by 2030, the plant will build Rivian’s next generation vehicles. “We are cementing Rivian’s future at our Georgia plant, helping ensure America maintains its technology leadership and excellence in automobile manufacturing,” said Rivian Founder and CEO RJ Scaringe. 

SOM is proud to help enable Rivian’s next generation of vehicles alongside Clayco and Affiliated Engineers.