Plans for Rivian‘s $5 billion plant in Georgia were announced in late 2021, with the state of Georgia assuming the project site in early 2022. Construction of the Georgia site was delayed due to several zoning-related lawsuits by local citizens. Rivian is supported by both the state of Georgia — which has invested over $1.5 billion in incentives to develop the 2,000-square-foot factory. However, the EV maker must restart construction of the facility before being granted access to the loan. “We are cementing Rivian‘s future at our Georgia plant, helping ensure America maintains its technology leadership and excellence in automobile manufacturing,” RJ Scaringe said, during the cerimony.