Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian Automotive recently announced plans to construct a $120 million supplier park in Normal, Illinois. 

The location is near Rivian’s electric vehicle manufacturing facility, and the company expects suppliers to set up shop at the park. The park could become an EV production hub that would reduce shipping, logistics and warehousing costs with a local material supply chain. 

Rivian said it expects to add 100 direct jobs in the area within the next two years.

Construction is currently underway and is scheduled to wrap up sometime in 2026. 

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said the park will be a key component as the company starts production of its R2 electric SUV the same year.

Some Rivian suppliers are expected to perform on-site manufacturing and light assembly at the park. Rivian employees will kit and sequence parts, and then move the components to the main facility.

Rivian plans to construct an underground tunnel from the park to the main plant, located across the street. 

Currently, Rivian builds all electric vehicles at the Normal plant.