Driving Automotive Industry Innovation

Automotive and EV

Georgia’s strategic location plugs positions automotive manufacturers and suppliers into the growing Southeast supply chain and easy access to key consumer markets.

Leading the industry for over 100 years

Georgia’s automotive industry thrives thanks to our business-friendly environment, extensive infrastructure, and a highly skilled workforce. For more than a century, Georgia has fostered innovative automotive industry practices, encouraged collaboration, and established itself as a leader in emerging technologies for the evolving automotive and mobility sectors. Seven global automotive companies are headquartered in Georgia.

No 1.

Automotive Imports

The Port of Brunswick is the top Ro/Ro port in the United States, according to Georgia Ports Authority in 2025.

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Automotive-related facilities

Georgia’s robust automotive ecosystem supports every aspect of the manufacturing process
(BusinessWise, 2025).

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Manufacturing-related engineering programs

University System of Georgia and the Technical College System offer specialized programs across the state.

Location, Location, Location

Located in the center of the southeastern United States, Georgia offers proximity to diverse manufacturers within a 300-mile radius. Our connected ports, railways, and interstates enable fast delivery to customers.

Electric Mobility in Georgia

Georgia is quickly becoming a national leader in electric and hybrid vehicle manufacturing due to the well-established automotive industry. Since 2018, advanced mobility investments have steadily increased, anchored by major projects from Kia, Hyundai Motor Group, and Rivian. Georgia offers an end-to-end supply chain for vehicle assembly, advanced battery, and materials, supporting innovation, scalability, and long-term growth in electrification.

Emerging Technology & Innovation

Collaboration and innovation are encouraged in Georgia through partnerships among businesses, nonprofits, universities, and government. These partnerships have resulted in living laboratories – such as Curiosity Lab and The Ray – that develop, test, and advance next-generation technologies for autonomous and connected vehicles.

Strength in engineering, technology, and cybersecurity also make the state an ideal hub for innovation centers for a variety of industry leaders. Leading automotive innovators in Georgia include: