# Rivian says the change will allow the company to expand the scope of its Georgia factory's first phase.

*semiconductor · news · 2026-04-30 · The Atlanta Journal-Constitution*

## Key points

- Rivian has reduced its federal construction loan from $6.6 billion to $4.5 billion.
- The amended loan enables Rivian to expand phase one of its Georgia factory.
- Rivian's Georgia factory first phase will now have a 300,000 vehicle annual capacity.
- This new capacity is a 50% increase from Rivian's previous plans for the facility.

**Companies:** Rivian
**Countries:** United States

[Read the full story on The Atlanta Journal-Constitution](https://www.ajc.com/business/2026/04/rivian-to-boost-ev-production-at-planned-georgia-plant-shrinks-doe-loan/)

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