Rhode Island is an Auto State
19.6K Jobs
Powered by Rhode Island’s Auto Industry
Automaker Facilities
Built in Rhode Island
| Facility | Organization | City | State | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port-Davisville | Volkswagen Group | Davisville | Rhode Island | Logistics |
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Tax Revenue Generation
$169.24M
in state tax revenue generated by the automotive industry’s economic activity.
3%
of total state tax revenue
$108.76M
Federal income taxes
$173.22M
Vehicle use tax / licenses / fees
$158.02M
New vehicle sales taxes
$38.13M
Parts & services sales tax
$7.19M
Corporate profits taxes
$92.44M
Used vehicle sales taxes
Source: Multi-industry contribution analysis of the economic impact of automotive manufacturing, selling, repairing, renting, and additional maintenance modeled using IMPLAN economic analysis data software, 2023 data year.
Activity at Ports
Rhode Island’s Auto Trade Footprint
Rhode Island ports moved $7.09B in automotive trade in 2024 alone, led by exports to Dominican Republic. Past-decade totals reach $63.89B.
2024 Imports
2024 Exports
$6.92B
Vehicles & parts entering RI ports
$165.99M
Vehicles & parts shipped from RI ports
Past Decade Totals
$63.07B
Vehicles & parts entering RI ports
$819.86M
Vehicles & parts shipped from RI ports
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. International Trade Statistics — Rhode Island ports of entry, 2024.
Employment
Jobs Across the State
Headquarters, assembly plants, R&D centers, and supplier operations across the state — led by Rhode Island’s largest automotive employers.
Source: Alliance for Automotive Innovation — Member Facility Directory, Rhode Island, 2024.
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Employees
Volkswagen Group
Port-Davisville
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