RJ Scaringe Announces R2 Production Expansion at Rivian’s Normal Plant

In an exciting update for Rivian fans and EV enthusiasts, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe took to Twitter to share a major milestone in the company’s journey. “Exciting week in Normal — construction of our expansion for R2 is underway!” he posted, signaling the next big step for Rivian’s future lineup.

The expansion at Rivian’s manufacturing plant in Normal, Illinois, is set to support the production of Rivian’s highly anticipated R2 platform. This new platform, expected to introduce a more compact and accessible electric vehicle to Rivian’s lineup, is a key part of Rivian’s growth strategy and will likely appeal to a broader market.

With construction officially underway, the countdown to the R2’s debut is on. Stay tuned to RivianTrackr.com for updates as we follow Rivian’s exciting progress on this new chapter in Normal!

Jose Castillo Founder and Editor

Jose Castillo is the founder of RivianTrackr and has owned and driven Rivians since early in the brand's consumer history. He currently drives an R1S and an R2 in Florida and uses Universal Hands-Free every day. As a credentialed Rivian journalist, he has covered the R2 First Drive in Park City and SXSW firsthand and has spoken directly with Rivian's software and autonomy leadership.

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