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The Nation's Hub for Electric Vehicle Manufacturing
Arizona is fast becoming known as the U.S. hub for electric vehicle manufacturing with companies such as Lucid, ElectraMeccanica, Nikola, and Atlis having or building major manufacturing operations in the Phoenix-Mesa metro area.
“Arizona is a magnet for auto innovation. We’ve had three EV groundbreakings in the last 16 months, which is incredible. Companies testing their cars at proving grounds in the state include GM, Ford, Toyota, VW, Chrysler, and Nissan. Arizona is also the epicenter of automated driving. Waymo, Cruise, TuSimple, Embark, Intel, and more all have operations here. We hope to continue this momentum.”
Sandra Watson, President and CEO
Arizona Commerce Authority
LARGE ELECTRIC VEHICLE INDUSTRY CLUSTER
Arizona is already developing a strong electric vehicle industry cluster with headquarters, R&D, manufacturing, and significant supply-chain players already in the marketplace.
"The Greater Phoenix area was a natural choice for our U.S. home, and we're thrilled to become a part of the innovative business community. The region is ripe with potential manufacturing partners and suppliers, and its competitive talent pipeline will support our continued growth. Mayor Giles and the city of Mesa have welcomed our vision and we look forward to building on the city's enthusiasm for electric vehicles. There are a lot of electric vehicle owners in Arizona!"
Sue Ozdemir, CEO of Exro Technologies
Recently announced the selection of Mesa, AZ
as the location for their U.S. headquarters.
Electric Vehicle Companies with Major Operations or Planned Operations in Arizona
- American Battery Factory
- Exro Technologies
- KORE Power Inc.
- LG Energy Solutions
- Li-Cycle
- Lucid Group
- Nikola Motor
- Sion Power
- UACJ Automotive-Whitehall Industries
- Urbix Resources
WORKFORCE: Abundant, Skilled, Affordable
Compared to the other metro markets, Mesa offers a compelling value proposition for wage rates and payroll costs for many different occupations.
- As a right to work state, Arizona has one of the lowest unionization rates in the nation at 5.3%
- Arizona employers, on average, pay the 6th lowest unemployment insurance premium taxes.
Large Education Pipeline
The Phoenix-Mesa metro area is fed by a remarkably large education pipeline. Arizona State University (ASU) alone has nearly 80,000 students enrolled on campus. ASU’s Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering rank #1 in the nation in undergraduate enrollment for Engineering. Additionally, Mesa is home to an additional 10 colleges and universities with more than 40,000 students currently enrolled.
AVAILABLE LAND AND BUILDINGS
The Office of Economic Development (Mesa OED) maintains a large database of available properties in the City of Mesa. Mesa OED staff is available to assist you in finding the perfect location for your business. Whether you are looking to lease or purchase, just give us a call and we will help you find the perfect site.
Sampling of Available Industrial Space
INCENTIVES AND PROGRAMS
From talent and training programs to sales tax exemptions for manufacturing to R&D tax credits, Arizona has incentive and programs to help your company be successful.
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