Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Irvine, California
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Since 2009
Rivian is an electric vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Irvine, California, and founded in 2009. It employs between 10,000 and 50,000 people and reports estimated revenue of $5 to 10 billion. The company makes the R1T electric pickup, the R1S electric sport utility vehicle, and the Rivian EDV electric delivery van, and it serves the automotive, electric vehicle, and commercial fleet markets. The company is privately held, and it went public in November 2021 before its listing was no longer active.
Rivian at a glance
Revenue
$5-10B
Est. band
Employees
10,000-50,000
Founded
2009
Headquarters
Irvine, California
Import activity
14254
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Plumbing & Hardware
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Consumer Goods
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
14254
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
China · South Korea · Taiwan · Thailand

Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Rivian.
What this tells a buyer
Rivian's most recent reported development is a March 2026 partnership with Uber to deploy up to 50,000 fully autonomous robotaxis.
Rivian lists interior and assembly among its product areas, and its manufacturing footprint includes facilities in Normal, Illinois, and Georgia.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Operating
17 years in operation (founded 2009).
14,254 US import shipments on record.
Overview
Rivian is an electric vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Irvine, California, and founded in 2009. It employs between 10,000 and 50,000 people and reports estimated revenue of $5 to 10 billion. The company makes the R1T electric pickup, the R1S electric sport utility vehicle, and the Rivian EDV electric delivery van, and it serves the automotive, electric vehicle, and commercial fleet markets. The company is privately held, and it went public in November 2021 before its listing was no longer active.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 2009 |
Headquarters | Irvine, California |
Employees | 10,000-50,000 |
Revenue | $5-10B (estimated) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
What Rivian makes
Rivian lists interior and assembly among its product areas, and its manufacturing footprint includes facilities in Normal, Illinois, and Georgia.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Interior, Assembly (source: rivian.com).
Trade and customs footprint
Rivian's most recent reported development is a March 2026 partnership with Uber to deploy up to 50,000 fully autonomous robotaxis. US customs bill-of-lading records list 14254 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including China · South Korea · Taiwan · Thailand.
Latest developments
2026-10-29 — Rivian expands joint venture with VW to include AI assistant | TechCrunch (techcrunch.com)
2026-10-29 — Rivian Releases Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results (businesswire.com)
2026-04-30 — Rivian Announces Optimized Capacity Plan for Georgia Plant (rivian.com)
2026-04-30 — Rivian Releases First Quarter 2026 Financial Results (rivian.com)
2026-03-19 — Uber and Rivian Partner to Deploy up to 50,000 Fully Autonomous Robotaxis (rivian.com)
2026-01-22 — Electric vehicle company Rivian plans expansion into Round Rock | KXAN Austin (kxan.com)
Facilities
Rivian is headquartered in Irvine, California. Public sources also reference these locations:
Georgia — rivian.com
Normal, IL — rivian.com
Normal, Illinois — rivian.com
Social Circle, Georgia — kbb.com
Company details
Rivian was founded in 2009, has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, and is headquartered in Irvine, California. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Operating": 17 years in operation (founded 2009). 14,254 US import shipments on record.
Frequently asked questions
What does Rivian make?
Rivian is an electric vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Irvine, California, and founded in 2009. It employs between 10,000 and 50,000 people and reports estimated revenue of $5 to 10 billion. The company makes the R1T electric pickup, the R1S electric sport utility vehicle, and the Rivian EDV electric delivery van, and it serves the automotive, electric vehicle, and commercial fleet markets. The company is privately held, and it went public in November 2021 before its listing was no longer active.
Where is Rivian headquartered?
Rivian is headquartered in Irvine, California (14600 Myford Road, Irvine, California, 92606).
When was Rivian founded?
Rivian was founded in 2009.
How big is Rivian?
Rivian has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, with revenue in the $5-10B range (estimated).
Does Rivian import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 14254 inbound shipments for Rivian, with top origins including China · South Korea · Taiwan · Thailand.
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