The American automotive industry is synonymous with innovation. For over a century, manufacturers across the U.S. have built a tradition of progress, delivering new and exciting products that push the boundaries of what is possible. Electric vehicles (EVs) are the natural next phase of this evolution—and Arizona is already at the epicenter.
Almost 85,000 electric vehicles are registered in Arizona, but Arizona’s connection to the EV sector runs much deeper. Arizona’s reputation means more and more American companies are choosing to operate in the Grand Canyon State, and their decision to locate their headquarters and manufacturing facilities here brings billions of dollars to your communities.
The planned investments in electric vehicles and batteries alone last year amounted to projected To generate $6.1 billion in capital investment, $1.27 billion in labor income, and $92 million in state and local tax revenues, nearly 20,000 construction jobs are planned in the short term and operations jobs in the long term.
These innovators already know there are good business opportunities in Arizona, and we can help pave the way for more American companies to follow their example.
Meet the companies already operating in Arizona…
Almost 10,000 Arizona residents are already active in all phases of the EV sector.
Some process copper, which is important for EV batteries, in Pinal County. In Arizona Sonorans Cactus MineMore than $100 million has been spent developing a single deposit and has generated $15 billion worth of economic activity – the equivalent of hosting a Super Bowl every year for 40 years. Mining key metals domestically means we have maximum transparency over this intensive process and can protect both workers and the environment.
More than 1,200 Arizona residents work for KORE Power in Buckeyeboth in building the battery production facility and in manufacturing the batteries themselves. These batteries power advanced energy technologies beyond electric vehicles, helping to modernize the nation’s power grid and advance the U.S. automotive industry.
Another 2,500 build state-of-the-art vehicles at Lucid Motors’ Casa Grande complexwhich brings billions in revenue to the county and the state. Lucid’s cars are among the Best in its class and deliver the greatest reach on the market and forces competitors to constantly improve their products.
In Gilbert, Arizona residents also recycle old electric vehicle parts. At Li-Cycle Arizona spoke At the facility, employees process up to 23,000 tons of lithium-ion battery materials per year, helping to create a closed-loop system and ensuring that the valuable materials we mine do not end up in landfills.
Other Arizonans are also investing in the electric vehicle sector. At the Salt River Project, employees create incentives for drivers across the state and fund science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Scholarships at community colleges. Others have chosen electric school buses in local governments and communities to provide clean and quiet transportation options for your children. Electric vehicles – and EV policies – are already being made in Arizona.
…And take the opportunity to invest in Arizona’s future.
The electric vehicle industry relies on strong public-private partnerships and legislation to encourage the expansion of critical infrastructure and improve affordability for consumers. State and federal policies that create opportunities for rebates, tax credits and managed charging programs support Arizona’s electric vehicle manufacturing economy.
Protecting and strengthening existing policies – particularly key state incentives like the Clean Vehicle Tax Credit and the Advanced Manufacturing Production Tax Credit – will expand consumer choice and give businesses the certainty they need to continue investing in Arizona.
As more Americans choose an electric vehicle as their next car, that means electric vehicle manufacturers will continue to grow. They’ll look to expand their workforces — and it’s up to us to make sure future generations of Arizonans are eligible for those jobs.
Federal, state and local leaders must continue to work together to create funding opportunities for STEM education programs that will enable future generations to design, manufacture and improve products across the electric vehicle supply chain.
Electric vehicles are here to stay, and companies in the EV ecosystem continue to search for the right location to put down roots. Together, we can establish Arizona as the premier choice for the future of the EV sector.
