Toyota announced a fresh $10 billion investment into its U.S. operations over the next five years, coinciding with the official production start at its new $13.9 billion battery plant in Liberty, North Carolina. This 7-million-square-foot facility marks Toyota’s first battery production hub outside Japan and is central to its U.S. electric vehicle (EV) strategy.
Key Facility Facts and Supply Chain Impact
- Capacity: 30 gigawatt hours/year
- Jobs Created: Up to 5,100
- Output: Battery modules for hybrid and BEV models, including Camry, RAV4, Corolla Cross
- Lines Operational: Four hybrid lines active, one BEV line in trial phase
The plant feeds EV production lines in Kentucky and Alabama and is a major milestone in Toyota’s pursuit of carbon neutrality by 2050. The Liberty site will eventually support 14 production lines and deliver next-gen battery tech with improved energy density and sustainability.
Strengthening U.S. EV Supply Chains
Toyota’s new facility strengthens the onshore EV supply chain, providing more resilient sourcing for critical components amid global trade tensions and tariff uncertainties. The company joins a growing list of automakers localizing battery production to meet both customer demand and regulatory pressures in the U.S. market.
This expansion is also paired with new investments in STEM education, signaling a long-term commitment to workforce development in the region.
As supply chain localization becomes an economic and strategic imperative, Toyota’s Liberty plant is a powerful symbol of the auto industry’s next chapter—built on batteries, resilience, and regional integration.
