Toyota U.S. Investment Boosts Battery Production
Toyota U.S. investment expands as Liberty, N.C., battery production began and Toyota pledged up to $10 billion in five years, boosting domestic EV supply.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Toyota began battery production at TBMNC in Liberty, North Carolina.
- The Liberty plant is a $13.9 billion project with planned 30 gigawatt-hours annual capacity.
- Toyota pledged up to $10 billion more in U.S. investment over five years to boost electrification.
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Toyota Motor Corporation said in a press release on Nov. 13, 2025, that it began production at its Liberty, North Carolina, battery plant on Nov. 12 and will invest up to $10 billion more in U.S. operations over the next five years to accelerate vehicle electrification.
Battery Plant Begins Production and Expands U.S. Investment
The Liberty facility, Toyota Battery Manufacturing, North Carolina (TBMNC), is a $13.9 billion project spanning 1,850 acres with a planned annual battery production capacity of 30 gigawatt-hours. Toyota framed the plant’s launch as a key step in scaling domestic battery supply and expanding its U.S. capital footprint.
The plant will produce batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles, including the Rav4 hybrid, supporting Toyota’s multi-pathway electrification strategy that combines hybrid and battery-electric models. The company expects the facility to create up to 5,100 new jobs, adding manufacturing and support roles to the regional labor market.
Alongside the plant opening, Toyota pledged up to $10 billion in additional U.S. investment over five years to support vehicle electrification and local community initiatives, including education. The company said this program aligns with its strategy to deepen onshore operations and strengthen local supply chains.
Toyota established the TBMNC project in November 2021 as its first in-house battery plant outside Japan. The Liberty facility’s start of production marks the transition from construction to operation and reflects a broader U.S. investment approach combining scale with local engagement.
As part of its community commitments, Toyota is providing $2.7 million in education grants to local schools in North Carolina. This funding is one element of the company’s broader local support accompanying the factory launch.
These investments raise Toyota’s cumulative U.S. investment to nearly $60 billion since it began operations in the country nearly 70 years ago. The automaker employs roughly 50,000 people in the U.S. and has produced more than 35 million vehicles across 11 manufacturing plants, underscoring its long-term presence. The Liberty plant and the new investment pledge signal a stepped-up industrial commitment to supply batteries for Toyota’s electrification strategy while maintaining strong ties to local communities and workforces.
