Toyota Commits $922 Million to Kentucky Plant for Advanced Paint Facility

The investment supports Toyota's electrification plans, including a delayed three-row electric SUV now expected in 2026.

Toyota is investing $922 million to build a new 1 million-square-foot paint facility at its Georgetown, Kentucky plant, the company's largest manufacturing site globally.
This follows a $1.3 billion investment announced earlier in 2024 to prepare for the production of its first three-row electric SUV in the U.S.
The new paint facility, set to open in 2027, will reduce carbon emissions by 30% and water usage by 1.5 million gallons annually, showcasing Toyota's focus on sustainability.
Production of the three-row electric SUV has been delayed from 2025 to the first half of 2026, with Toyota citing a slower rollout of new EVs.
Toyota's total investment in the Kentucky site since 1986 has surpassed $11 billion, reinforcing its long-term commitment to U.S. manufacturing and job stability for its 10,000 employees.