Electric vehicles (EVs) are the future of the automotive industry. As automotive manufacturers commit to adding electric vehicles to their fleets, Georgia is positioning itself as a hub for electric vehicle, battery, and other support operations for the electric transportation industry.
Jobs Created by EV Companies
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Capital Investment Generated
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Electric Vehicles in Georgia
NREL 2023
Hyundai Motor Group will invest $5.54 billion in opening its first state-of-the-art U.S. smart factory fully dedicated electric vehicle (EV) and battery manufacturing. This will create 8,100 jobs in Georgia's coastal region. Construction is expected to begin on the new facility in January 2023, with full production expected in the first half of 2025, with annual capacity of 300,000 units.
“The U.S. has always held an important place in the Group’s global strategy, and we are excited to partner with the State of Georgia to achieve our shared goal of electrified mobility and sustainability in the U.S.” - Euisun Chung, Executive Chair, Hyundai Motor Group
Source, "Hyundai Motor Group to Invest $5.54 Billion in Georgia at First Fully Dedicated Electric Vehicle and Battery Manufacturing Facility," GDEcD press release, 5.20.2022
Rivian will invest $5 billion in a 2,000 acre carbon-conscious campus in Georgia for its electric adventure vehicles, creating approximately 7,500 jobs. Once manufacturing operations are fully ramped up, the Georgia facility will be capable of producing up to 400,000 vehicles per year. Construction on the facility, located at Stanton Springs North, is expected to begin in summer 2022, and the start of production is slated for 2024.
Source: "Governor Kemp Welcomes Rivian for Single-Largest Economic Development Project in State History," GDEcD press release, 12.16.2021
State in the SE for EV Registrations
US Dept of Energy, 2023
State for DC Fast Chargers
US Dept of Energy, 2023
State for EV Charging Stations
US Dept of Energy, 2023
In early 2021, Southern Company joined 5 other energy companies to create the Electric Highway Coalition to collaborate on a network of DC fast chargers from the Atlantic Coast through the Midwest and South and into the Gulf and Central Plains regions. The coalition will provide drivers with effective, efficient, and convenient charging options to enable long-distance electric travel.
In 2021, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp formed the Georgia Electric Mobility and Innovation Alliance (EMIA). Led by the Georgia Department of Economic Development, EMIA is a statewide alliance that consists of partners ranging from government, industries, electric utilities, non-profits, and other stakeholders.
They all share the common goal of growing the electric mobility ecosystem in the state and strengthening Georgia’s position in electric vehicle-related manufacturing and innovation. The EMIA has made recommendations to the Governor to accelerate electrification across Georgia.
Public University for Energy & Fuels
Georgia Tech (U.S. News, 2024)
National University for Energy & Fuels
Georgia Tech (U.S. News, 2024)
Committed to UGA for E-Mobility
by Georgia Power in 2023
University of Georgia's Electric Mobility Initiative
Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia State University
Augusta Technical College