Honda announces new $3B plant in Ohio, expected to increase U.S. production to about 1.3M vehicles annually
Honda unveiled a $3 billion plan to build a new Central Ohio auto plant, boosting U.S. production to roughly 1.3 million vehicles annually once fully ramped in 2029 with a 240,000-vehicle yearly capacity. The project, its fourth Ohio facility and first major new U.S. plant since 2008, aims to expand hybrid-electric output and create over 2,000 jobs, anchored by Ohio’s skilled workforce and proximity to development and suppliers. Leadership framed the move as a long-term commitment to manufacturing in America, while industry context points to a tariff-driven catalyst under the Trump administration. The investment follows broader Ohio and regional capacity expansions, including components plants in Ohio, Alabama, and Georgia, to support next-generation hybrids.
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The new Central Ohio plant will have an annual production capacity of 240,000 vehicles and is slated to begin operations in 2029.
Honda’s total U.S. auto production capacity would rise to about 1.3 million vehicles per year after the plant comes online.
The site is located between Honda’s existing East Liberty and Marysville plants, marking the ninth auto-related production facility in the United States.
The facility is designed primarily to boost production of hybrid-electric vehicles, aligning with Honda’s near-term product strategy.
The project is expected to create more than 2,000 new jobs in the region.
Ohio is highlighted for an established, highly skilled workforce and close proximity to Honda’s development operations and supplier networks.
Honda will also invest in other plants across Ohio, Alabama, and Georgia to scale up component production for next-generation hybrid systems, signaling a broader regional expansion.