South Carolina is an Auto State
154.9K Jobs
Powered by South Carolina’s Auto Industry
Automaker Facilities
Built in South Carolina
| Facility | Organization | City | State | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW Manufacturing Co. | BMW Group | Greer | South Carolina | Assembly |
| Mercedes-Benz Vans | Mercedes-Benz | Ladson | South Carolina | Assembly |
| Volvo Car Industrial Operations | Volvo | Ridgeville | South Carolina | Assembly |
| Magna Operations | Magna | Piedmont | South Carolina | Parts Manufacturing |
| Magna Operations | Magna | Spartanburg | South Carolina | Parts Manufacturing |
| BMW Group Information Technology Research Center | BMW Group | Greenville | South Carolina | R&D / Engineering |
| BMW of North America Regional Office | BMW Group | Greer | South Carolina | Offices & Training Centers |
| BMW of North America Training Center | BMW Group | Greer | South Carolina | Offices & Training Centers |
| Ford Credit Greenville Business Center | Ford Motor Company | Greenville | South Carolina | Offices & Training Centers |
| Volvo Car Manufacturing Training Center | Volvo | Ridgeville | South Carolina | Offices & Training Centers |
| Volvo Car University & Jacob Office Building | Volvo | Ridgeville | South Carolina | Offices & Training Centers |
| Volvo South Carolina Technical Center | Volvo | Ridgeville | South Carolina | Offices & Training Centers |
| BMW of North America Continental Distribution Center | BMW Group | Spartanburg | South Carolina | Logistics |
| Mercedes-Benz USA | Mercedes-Benz | Ladson | South Carolina | Logistics |
| Volvo Car US Operations | Volvo | Summerville | South Carolina | Logistics |
| Volvo Car USA | Volvo | Ridgeville | South Carolina | Logistics |
| BMW Performance Center | BMW Group | Greer | South Carolina | Other |
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Tax Revenue Generation
$1.18B
in state tax revenue generated by the automotive industry’s economic activity.
8%
of total state tax revenue
$882.16M
Federal income taxes
$1.37B
Vehicle use tax / licenses / fees
$502.47M
New vehicle sales taxes
$145.51M
Parts & services sales tax
$76.77M
Corporate profits taxes
$293.95M
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.
Fueling
South Carolina’s Fueling Network
Gasoline still anchors the network statewide, with 608 public EV charging stations across South Carolina.
Gasoline Stations
3,270
EV Level 2 Charging Ports
1,066
EV DC Fast Charging Ports
525
Source: U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center — South Carolina, 2024.
Employment
Jobs Across the State
Headquarters, assembly plants, R&D centers, and supplier operations across the state — led by South Carolina’s largest automotive employers.
Source: Alliance for Automotive Innovation — Member Facility Directory, South Carolina, 2024.
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11,000
Employees
BMW Group
BMW Manufacturing Co.
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1,671
Employees
Magna
Magna Operations
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1,600
Employees
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz Vans
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1,262
Employees
Volvo
Volvo Car Industrial Operations
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