Full Title: Driving Growth in South Carolina’s Battery and EV Supply Chain
Author(s): Peter Trousdale
Publisher(s): Center for Climate and Energy Solutions
Publication Date: April 28, 2025
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Description (excerpt):
With a strong foundation of legacy automotive companies, a skilled workforce experienced
in advanced manufacturing, and a network of world class research and technical educational institutions, South Carolina is a natural location for both new and existing companies
to expand and establish electric vehicle (EV) and battery operations. In the last decade, the
state has seen historic levels of investment across the EV and battery manufacturing subsectors, due in part to South Carolina’s strong advantages. The state’s central position along
the growing “battery belt”—which runs from Michigan to the Southeast—of battery and EV
manufacturing projects positions it well logistically and strategically for further investment.
Through this growth sector, the state has an opportunity to continue leading as a producer
of vehicles while capitalizing on opportunities across the battery supply chain—from battery recycling and material production to cell manufacturing and final assembly. This brief
provides insights from a roundtable hosted in Columbia, South Carolina, in November 2024
that explored how South Carolina can build on its strong manufacturing base through the
opportunities offered by the battery and EV supply chain.