Rivian restarting work on its Georgia factory, emails show

Rivian will resume prep-work on its planned Georgia factory in August and is still looking to break ground early next year, according to emails TechCrunch obtained through a public records request.  

The restarted effort comes months after the Biden administration’s Department of Energy approved a $6.6 billion meant to fund construction.

Rivian has invested more than $80 million in the project as of June 20, 2025, up from $41 million in July 2024, according to a progress report submitted to the local joint development authority included…