Toyota’s New EV Battery Plant in the U.S. is Ready to Roll

Toyota’s New EV Battery Plant in the U.S. is Ready to Roll

Big news for the EV world—Toyota has just wrapped up construction on its first-ever EV battery plant in the U.S.! Located in Liberty, North Carolina, this massive facility will start shipping batteries in April 2025, helping power Toyota’s growing lineup of electrified vehicles.

A Major Move for Toyota’s EV Strategy

The new plant, officially called Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina (TBMNC), is a big step in the automaker’s shift toward electric mobility. Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) owns 90% of the facility, while Toyota Tsusho Corporation holds the remaining 10%. This marks Toyota’s first in-house EV battery plant outside of Japan and its 11th manufacturing facility in the U.S.

$14 Billion Investment & 5,000 New Jobs

Toyota isn’t holding back on this project. The company has invested nearly $14 billion into the facility, which will eventually employ 5,000 workers. The plant will produce lithium-ion batteries for a range of Toyota vehicles, including:
✅ Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs)
✅ Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs)
✅ Fully Electric Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs)

Toyota’s Expanding North American Footprint

Toyota has been a major player in the North American auto industry for years. With vehicle assembly plants in Alabama, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Texas—plus additional manufacturing sites in Canada and Mexico—the company is doubling down on local production.

In 2023, Toyota sold 2.73 million vehicles in North America, including 2.33 million in the U.S.. It also produced over 2 million vehicles in the region, with 1.27 million rolling off U.S. assembly lines.

A $49 Billion Investment in the U.S.

Toyota’s latest battery plant is part of its long-term commitment to U.S. manufacturing. The company has now invested a total of $49 billion in the U.S., supporting over 280,000 jobs in the industry.

What This Means for EV Enthusiasts

For Toyota fans and EV enthusiasts, this new plant means more access to advanced battery technology and expanded production of Toyota’s hybrid and electric lineup. With battery production happening stateside, we could see faster innovation, more affordable EV options, and better battery supply stability for future Toyota models.

As the EV industry continues to evolve, Toyota’s move signals that the future of electrified driving in North America is just getting started.