Audi plans $4 billion car plant in Georgia, US, with 4,500 jobs

German luxury carmaker Audi is preparing a major investment to expand its presence in the United States. The company is planning to build a new car production plant in the state of Georgia at a cost of about $4 billion.

The factory will have a capacity of 200,000 vehicles a year. The project is expected to create about 4,500 jobs. Audi's decision is seen as significant amid the import charges policies of US President Donald Trump.

The plant is planned for the Middle Georgia Megasite in Peach County, near the city of Macon. The site was chosen keeping in mind the network of suppliers, transport facilities, availability of skilled workers and room for the factory to expand later.

According to the company, initial work is expected to begin in 2027, while large-scale production of vehicles could start in the early 2030s. The Georgia government has put the target for full production at 2031.

The factory is planned to build large, premium SUVs for customers in North America. It is reported that the Audi Q7, Q8 and Q9 models could be built here. However, the company has not yet officially disclosed the final list of models. Local production could make the supply of vehicles in the US market more effective and reduce dependence on imports.

The US has imposed additional duties on imported cars and auto parts, which could raise import costs for foreign companies. Building cars in the US could help Audi reduce the impact of the duties, cut its dependence on international supply chains and manage the risk of currency fluctuations. Even so, the company has made clear that production and engineering in Germany and Europe will remain important.

Georgia already has a production network of companies such as Kia and Hyundai. The ports of Savannah and Brunswick also make it easier to move vehicles. If Audi's new project goes ahead, job opportunities could also open up in local suppliers, logistics and the service sector. The project could therefore prove important not only for Audi but also for the American automobile industry.