Toyota announced a $1 billion investment across its Kentucky and Indiana manufacturing operations. The bulk of the funding — $800 million — will prepare the Georgetown, Kentucky, plant for production of a second battery electric vehicle while also expanding Camry and RAV4 assembly capacity.
Highlights
- $800 million for Kentucky targets BEV production readiness and increased Camry/RAV4 capacity at Toyota’s largest global manufacturing plant
- $200 million for Indiana expands Grand Highlander assembly, adding production to the facility’s East Plant alongside the Sienna minivan
- The investment is part of Toyota’s November 2025 commitment to spend up to $10 billion across U.S. plants over five years
- Toyota Kentucky is also directing $4.4 million in grants toward STEM education and workforce development programs
Kentucky: Electrification and Capacity Growth
The Georgetown plant, Toyota’s largest vehicle manufacturing facility worldwide, will receive the lion’s share of the investment. The $800 million allocation advances what the company describes as its multi-pathway approach to electrification. It will prepare the facility for a second BEV model while boosting assembly capacity for the Camry sedan and RAV4 crossover.
The plant has produced more than 14 million vehicles since it opened 40 years ago. It currently employs roughly 10,000 workers.
“Toyota’s investment in the U.S. is for the long-term, tied to our philosophy of building where we sell and buying where we build,” said Mark Templin, executive vice president and chief operating officer at Toyota Motor North America.
Kerry Creech, president of Toyota Kentucky, said the company’s focus extends beyond vehicles. “Ensuring customer satisfaction and safety starts with each team member on the production line,” Creech said. “Our 10,000 team members are the heart of Toyota.”
Indiana: Grand Highlander Expansion
Toyota Indiana will receive $200 million to increase Grand Highlander production capacity. The SUV will now be assembled in both the facility’s East Plant — alongside the Sienna minivan — and the West Plant, where it shares the line with the Lexus TX.
Jason Puckett, president of Toyota Indiana, said the investment reflects confidence in the facility’s 7,300-person workforce. The Princeton, Indiana, plant marks its 30th anniversary this year.
Community and Workforce Investment
Toyota Kentucky also announced $4.4 million in grant funding for education and workforce readiness:
- $4 million for Driving Possibilities — A Toyota USA Foundation-backed STEM initiative expanding resources in Scott and Fayette County schools. Combined with earlier grants, the program’s total investment in Kentucky exceeds $11 million.
- $400,000 for Eastern Kentucky University — Funding supports the school’s Manufacturing Engineering program.
U.S. Manufacturing Milestones in 2026
Five Toyota manufacturing facilities are celebrating major anniversaries this year:
- Toyota Kentucky — 40 years
- Toyota Missouri — 35 years
- Toyota Indiana — 30 years
- Toyota West Virginia — 30 years
- Toyota Alabama — 25 years
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