Rivian is preparing to add a second shift to the R2 assembly line in Normal, Illinois. After kicking off deliveries of the Rivian R2 in early June, the California startup is already gearing up to add a second shift for the newly introduced model at its factory in Normal, Illinois. Photo by: Mack Hogan/InsideEVsThe second shift will be introduced at the startup’s plant in Illinois by the end of the third quarter, which is on September 30. Production will expand even further after the company's second factory in Georgia is up and running. Gallery: 2027 Rivian R2: First Drive 26 Source: Mack Hogan/InsideEVsWhat do you think?