Audi to build $4 billion US plant in Georgia, production from early 2030s
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Audi will invest about $4 billion in its first US plant in Georgia, creating 4,500 jobs and producing large SUVs from the early 2030s.
Euronews Business reports that Audi will invest around four billion US dollars in its first US car plant at the Middle Georgia Megasite in Peach County, Georgia, with production scheduled to start in the early 2030s and an annual capacity of up to 200,000 vehicles. [1]
The announcement was made on 24 October 2026 at a campaign event with US President Donald Trump, who linked the decision to his tariff policy; Audi cited long-term US market ambitions and reduced supply-chain risks. [1]
Key figures
- 4,500 planned jobs at the plant plus supplier roles [1]
- Large SUVs including Q7, Q8 and Q9 models [1]
- Preparatory work from 2027; Georgia targets full production in 2031 [1]
Sources
- Audi heads to US: Trump hopes to score at the polls with German carmaker
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