Toyota's NC Battery Plant Starts Shipping, Boosts EV Jobs and Economy
Toyota's battery plant in Liberty, North Carolina, has started shipping batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles this year. This significant development is set to create thousands of 'jobs near me' and marks the largest investment in the Southeast's growing 'battery belt'.
The Liberty plant's first batteries, produced by LG Energy Solution, were delivered in spring. These batteries power Toyota's hybrid and electric vehicles. The facility is expected to generate at least 5,000 'indeed jobs', making it a major boost for the local economy.
Meanwhile, in a shift affecting EV buyers nationwide, tax credits for electric vehicles expired earlier than planned. A GOP budget bill, signed into law this summer, moved the expiration date from 2032 to September 30, 2025.
Despite this change, drivers in the Southeast continue to embrace EVs. Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina lead in EV adoption, with Florida's EV sales making up over a tenth of new car purchases in the first half of 2025. This growth is supported by a thriving manufacturing sector in the region, which leads the nation in EV production plans.
Toyota's Liberty plant signals a significant investment in the Southeast's battery production, set to create thousands of 'jobs near me'. Despite changes to federal EV tax credits and previous rollbacks in tailpipe rules, the Southeast remains a hotspot for EV adoption. The region's strong manufacturing plans and growing EV sales indicate a robust future for electric transportation.
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