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Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian is opening up its East Coast headquarters, and only Channel 2 Action News was there Tuesday for the exclusive tour. The company is ramping up construction at the Stanton Springs mega site, and we could see the first R2s roll off in 2028. Elle Navarro, Rivian’s senior director of facility operations and workplace development, gave Channel 2’s Richard Elliot a tour of the inside of Rivian’s new East Coast corporate headquarters. It’s located directly on the Atlanta Beltline in the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood, and in addition to open workspaces, private work pods and an event space, it also has balconies with a pretty good view of downtown Atlanta. Navarro said they tried to tie the headquarters into an Atlanta vibe, from the art down to naming the conference rooms after Georgia features. The building is where Rivian will oversee operations at the still-under-construction plant site in Stanton Springs.

After some early hiccups, the electric vehicle manufacturer says it’s already starting vertical construction and hopes to begin rolling out vehicles. Uber has already placed an order for tens of thousands of them to use as the backbone of its robotaxi fleet. “It’s a fantastic facility. We love working out here,” said Tony Sanger, vice president of production facilities for Rivian. Sanger told Elliot that he loves the new headquarters but is focused on getting the plant up and running and churning out vehicles by 2028. “Where we’re currently at now is we’ll begin producing vehicles at the end of ’28 and get them into the hands of customers as fast as we can,” Sanger said.

In a statement, Gov. Brian Kemp, who championed the Rivian deal, said it’s “great to see this latest milestone for Rivian’s growing presence in the state, and we look forward to their continued participation in Georgia’s strong business community.”
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How close is this to the showroom at Ponce City?

Found it on G Earth with current street view
600 Irwin St NE
 
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If I recall from driving by Rivian's offices are here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/n4wMFzvnd33WW9en6 and the Ponce City Market showroom almost directly north. It is 10 mins by car (2 miles) or 1 mile away as the crow flies.
 

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Rivian Georgia Factory Plans Add Museum, Trails and Cabins[/URL]
So they could hold official press events and host attendees’ overnight stays without having to rent a third party’s property and accommodations… smart.

Those taking factory delivery might be able to rent cabins. Additional revenue. Also smart.
 

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Plus, it's just nice that half the property they got is gonna be public use. I can't imagine many other auto manufacturers doing something like that.
 

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Manufacturers like Porsche and Ford offer “Driving Experiences”, I am curious on what the take rate is for those.

This could be a great opportunity for Rivian to have an off-road course or classes for folks who have bought or are interested in buying a Rivian. Very cool!
 

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"Uber has already placed an order for tens of thousands of them to use as the backbone of its robotaxi fleet. " - Is this true? R2 as a robo-taxi?
 

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If I recall from driving by Rivian's offices are here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/n4wMFzvnd33WW9en6 and the Ponce City Market showroom almost directly north. It is 10 mins by car (2 miles) or 1 mile away as the crow flies.
Much faster to get there by bike than car. Probably even faster by foot once you account for parking time. Its a one-mile direct bike ride on the beltline
 

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All I see is a LOT of Cap Ex......let's hope RIVN doesn't dump again.....🤞
 

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All I see is a LOT of Cap Ex......let's hope RIVN doesn't dump again.....🤞
It's capx that they have been planning on for years at this point.
 

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All I see is a LOT of Cap Ex......let's hope RIVN doesn't dump again.....🤞
This has all already been disclosed and they're getting a federal loan as well to pay for some of the costs.
 
 








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