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AutomotiveBlythewood, South CarolinaAnnounced Mar 3, 2023

Scout Motors (VW)

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Revival of the Scout brand as a Volkswagen Group subsidiary — EV trucks and SUVs. Plant structure complete and equipment installation underway; initial validation vehicles targeted for 2026 and initial series production for 2027.

Investment
$2.00B
Permanent jobs announced
4,000
Status
Under Construction
Expected opening
Jun 1, 2027
Why it matters

The automotive context.

Automotive manufacturing is expanding across the United States. New assembly plants, upgrades to long-established factories and a growing base of component suppliers are bringing major investment to the Midwest and Southeast. Some of the country's largest manufacturing campuses are now under development in the South, linking vehicle production with new regional supply chains.

Project record

At a glance

Company
Scout Motors (VW)
Industry
Automotive
Location
Blythewood, South Carolina
Investment
$2.00B
Permanent jobs announced
4,000
Status
Under Construction
Announced
Mar 3, 2023
Expected opening
Jun 1, 2027
Added to tracker
Apr 15, 2025
Sources

Official references

  • Primary source
    https://www.scoutmotors.com/newsroom/scout-motors-selects-south-carolina-for-production-site
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