Automotive & Battery Manufacturing
Where automotive &
battery manufacturers scale
battery manufacturers scale
Virginia gives automotive and battery manufacturers what they need to compete: strong production capabilities, advanced transportation research, skilled workers, and world-class logistics. VEDP helps turn those advantages into action with expert guidance that reduces risk and supports long-term growth.
Torc Robotics, Blacksburg
Torc Robotics, Blacksburg
An ecosystem
built for momentum
A diverse, steadily growing ecosystem of manufacturers, innovators, and customers already thrives in Virginia, with ready access to specialized supply chains and a strong manufacturing base. From parts, materials, and subcomponents to assembly, autonomous systems, and advanced manufacturing, companies that come to Virginia find the partnerships and operating environment they need to move fast from development to production.
Perrone Robotics, Albemarle County
Why industry leaders choose Virginia
Top automotive and battery manufacturing companies choose to locate or expand in Virginia for its thriving ecosystem, skilled workforce, innovative culture, outstanding logistical advantages, competitive cost of doing business, and top-ranked business climate.
The talent base that helps
manufacturers move
The talent base that helps
manufacturers move
Virginia provides a strong foundation for both immediate workforce demand and long-term talent pipeline development. Companies can hire from a deep base of skilled manufacturing workers, connect with veterans offering transferable skills, and draw on strong engineering programs at institutions including Virginia Tech, George Mason University, UVA, community colleges, career and technical education programs, and customized training support.
131,432
Virginians employed in the automotive industry and related occupations
Source: Lightcast 2026.2
Volvo Trucks North America, Pulaski County
58,000+
students enrolled in Virginia’s career and technical education (CTE) programs in fields relevant to automotive companies
Source: Perkins V, 2023-24 academic year
Central Virginia Community College
19,000+
annual degree and certificate completions in areas relevant to the automotive industry
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS, 2025
George Mason University
Automotive innovation
in action
Success Stories
Why companies
succeed in Virginia
Perrone Robotics, Albemarle County
As a pioneering high-tech robotics and autonomous vehicle company, we’ve been able to establish a development center here with a private driverless vehicle test track, large robot maker space and workshop, and flexible office space. These facilities and work environment give us not only a tremendous competitive edge to create autonomous vehicles and robotics, but also attract high-tech staff who want to be part of the historic gold rush in robotic vehicles while embracing the rich and diverse lifestyle in the heart of Virginia.
With the new facility in Berry Hill, Microporous is taking a major step toward the future of energy storage technology.
A strategic location
for automotive & battery companies
Virginia provides automotive and battery manufacturers with strong access in every direction — to OEM clusters in the Midwest and Southeast, major population centers along the East Coast, and global markets through The Port of Virginia. That combination helps companies reach customers, suppliers, and production partners more efficiently while supporting both the import and export of products.
Virginia International Gateway,Portsmouth
A business climate manufacturers
can plan around
Virginia offers the kind of predictability manufacturers value when making long-term investments. Companies benefit from Virginia’s right-to-work status, a stable 6% corporate income tax rate that has remained in place since 1972, AAA bond rating strength, low disaster risk, and a growing portfolio of development-ready sites across the state.
Volkswagen Group of America, Fairfax County
Meet your industry
experts & partners
experts & partners
Jo-Elsa works with companies to navigate site selection, workforce strategy, and state partnerships, helping energy supply chain projects advance with coordinated support and clear pathways to growth.
Marie supports international companies exploring expansion and business development in Virginia, drawing on deep cross-cultural experience, multilingual fluency and global market insight.
Antje advises international companies on how best to expand operations into the U.S. in general and Virginia in particular, providing expert guidance on key topics, from site selection to tax incentives. She oversees VEDP’s offices in Europe, Korea, Japan, and Taiwan.