Project Traits

State: Kentucky

Congressional District: KY06

Organization Type: Commercial

Partner Organization(s) Type: None or Unknown

Energy Sector: Transportation,

Energy Subsector: EV Body,

Project Start Year: Unknown

Project Launch Year: Unknown

Government Support Received: Federal Tax Credit [Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit] for Unknown AmountFederal Tax Credit [Section 30D New Clean Vehicle Tax Credit] for Unknown Amount

Outcomes & Impacts

Private Investment: $2,200,000,000

Jobs Announced or Created: 9,400

People Served: Unknown

Projected Economic Impact: Unknown

Toyota Motor Corp. is investing $922 million to build a new advanced paint facility in Kentucky that the company says will enhance the quality of its vehicle finishes, according to a Dec. 12 press release.

The plant will add 1 million square-feet of additional production capacity in Kentucky and will utilize a new, environmentally friendly paint process that will decrease carbon emissions by 30% and water usage by 1.5 million gallons per year, according to Toyota.

The facility is slated to open in 2027 and will support the production of electric vehicles at the company’s existing Kentucky assembly plant once it is fully operational.