Edina City Council — Transcript
Friday, October 3, 2025
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Edina approves Rivian electric vehicle showroom at Galleria
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Conditional Use Permit Approval for Rivian Showroom Dealership at Galleria Edina
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The City Council considered and approved a conditional use permit for Rivian to open a showroom dealership at Galleria Edina. The facility would be located on the mall's northwest side between Kraton Barrel and Big Bowl, featuring up to six Rivian vehicles available for test drives. The showroom would operate as a retail tenant where customers can order vehicles, with home delivery of purchased vehicles. The model aligns with Rivian's similar showroom dealerships operating across the country.
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A second auto dealership could be coming to Edina soon. The city council has approved a conditional use permit for Rivian, an electric vehicle manufacturer, to open a showroom dealership at Galleria Edina.
Rivian has similar showroom dealerships around the country. Aside from offering test drives, the Dina location would operate much like any other retail tenant at the [mall].
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Permit approved by City Council authorizing Rivian to operate an electric vehicle showroom dealership at Galleria Edina with provisions for test drives and retail operations.