Rivian has just started production of its R1T electric pickup and is working to start construction of the R1S SUV . Not an easy job and already; we know that delivery times are getting longer. After all, for a new manufacturer, putting the series production of its first models up to speed is not; easy. Tesla, for example, knows this very well. Just remember the many problems with the start of Model 3 production.
However, Rivian & egrave; always been very clear about his expansion plans . Gi & agrave; we know that sales of its new models in Europe should start in 2022. Furthermore, for some time we have been talking about the possibility; that the American manufacturer, which has investors of the caliber of Amazon behind it, can open a factory in the Old Continent .
In the past, there was talk of the possibility; that this plant could be built in the UK. In particular, some reports claimed that the factory could be built on land near Bristol and that some initial negotiations were underway between Rivian and the British government. There is for & ograve; a problem. The American manufacturer would be forced to create a factory from scratch. This would be a very important investment.
According to a recent report by Sky News, Boris Johnson reportedly communicated to the company's top management that it was working on a special package of tax breaks . The goal would obviously be to convince the company to open the factory near Bristol. However, in this negotiation it & egrave; also included the Netherlands .
WOULD WE ALREADY BE THERE? A READY FACTORY
Confirmation comes from the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs that there are ongoing negotiations with the American company. Compared to the United Kingdom, in the Netherlands there would already be; a factory ready that Rivian could take over for the production of its vehicles. The interest would be directed to the production site of VDL Nedcar , a contract manufacturer that today produces some models of the BMW Group including the X1 and some variants of the MINI. However, the agreement with the BMW Group is; expiring in 2023 and will not be; renewed.
The owner of the plant, VDL Groep, would then have to find a new customer to continue to keep the plant open or sell it. According to some rumors, Rivian could therefore get to buy this factory. Apparently, Canoo also had its eye on this site for the production of its vehicles. However, the company & agrave; announced that he has paused the discussions.
VDL Nedcar, on the other hand, claims to be in talks with its companies. If Rivian did not fully take over VDL Nedcar, but only the production lines used by BMW, a production of both companies would also be conceivable; American. It will be therefore it is very interesting to understand how the negotiations will proceed. The objective data is; that Rivian intends to build a factory on the Old Continent. We will probably find out the exact location over the next few months.
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