Audi is considering a $3 billion second-phase expansion at its planned 1,500-acre manufacturing site in Peach County, Georgia. Combined with its previously announced $4 billion investment, the proposal would bring the company’s described U.S. investment to $7 billion. The production hub is expected to be completed by 2033, with the initial plant projected to open in the early 2030s.
What it means
Audi said the initial Georgia plant is expected to employ 4,500 people when it opens. A second phase could add 3,000 jobs by 2033, bringing expected employment at the site to 7,500.
The Georgia facility is expected to build 200,000 SUVs a year. Planned or expected production includes the Q9, Q7, Q8 and Q5. Audi has imported all of its U.S. inventory from Europe and Mexico.
Georgia is providing financial incentives and infrastructure support for the project. The state aid totals nearly $1 billion, including $458 million in tax incentives, more than $120 million for initial construction, a rail connection and environmental cleanup, and $430 million for water, roads, utilities and workforce needs.
Key facts
- Audi’s initial Georgia plant investment is $4 billion.
- A proposed second phase would add $3 billion, bringing the described U.S. investment to $7 billion.
- The Peach County, Georgia, site covers 1,500 acres.
- The plant is expected to create 4,500 jobs initially and 7,500 jobs after a potential second phase.
- The production hub is expected to be completed by 2033.
- Annual output is projected at 200,000 SUVs.
- Georgia aid totals nearly $1 billion, including $458 million in state tax incentives.
- Audi said Trump administration tariffs cost it $1.4 billion last year.
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