Virginia is an Auto State
171.1K Jobs
Powered by Virginia’s Auto Industry
Industry Impact
Every Job Tells a Story
Virginia’s auto industry supports an estimated 171,139 jobs — from assembly lines to engineering labs, supply chain logistics to dealership floors.
349.0K
New Vehicles Sold
$67,143
Average labor income per auto job
$11.49B
Annual Labor Income
3%
Share of Virginia Jobs Supported
3%
of Economy
$21.17B
State GDP
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and IHS Markit / S&P Global Mobility — Virginia, 2024.
Automaker Facilities
Built in Virginia
| Facility | Organization | City | State | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazda Training Center | Mazda | Colonial Heights | Virginia | Offices & Training Centers |
| Volkswagen Group Headquarters Herndon | Volkswagen Group | Herndon | Virginia | Offices & Training Centers |
| Volkswagen Group Headquarters Reston | Volkswagen Group | Reston | Virginia | Offices & Training Centers |
| Washington Regional Office | Ford Motor Company | Chantilly | Virginia | Offices & Training Centers |
| Washington DC High Velocity Center | Ford Motor Company | Winchester | Virginia | Logistics |
| Winchester Parts Distribution Center | Stellantis NV | Winchester | Virginia | Logistics |
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Tax Revenue Generation
$1.68B
in state tax revenue generated by the automotive industry’s economic activity.
4%
of total state tax revenue
$1.03B
Federal income taxes
$2.43B
Vehicle use tax / licenses / fees
$650.01M
New vehicle sales taxes
$200.32M
Parts & services sales tax
$127.88M
Corporate profits taxes
$380.26M
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.
Vehicles Sold
349.0K
2024 Vehicle Sales
$15.66B
The average age of Virginia vehicles is 13 years
Compared to the national average of 12.2 years
Source: Compiled by Alliance for Automotive Innovation with data provided by S&P Global Mobility, sales figures represent new vehicle registrations between January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024; average age compiled by Alliance for Automotive Innovation with data provided by S&P Global Mobility, vehicles in operation as of December 31, 2024; New vehicle sales revenue derived from NADA Data.
New vehicle purchases and registrations
349.0K
new vehicles sold across Virginia in 2024
Purchases ByBody Style
- 210.3K UVs (60.28%)
- 71.3K Cars (20.44%)
- 49.9K Pickups (14.29%)
- 17.4K Vans/Minivans (4.98%)
Purchases ByPowertrain
- 316.5K ICE / Hybrid (90.70%)
- 26.3K Electric (7.54%)
- 6.2K Plug-in Hybrid (1.76%)
7.76M
vehicles registered across Virginia in 2024
Registrations ByBody Style
- 3.02M UVs (39.61%)
- 2.71M Cars (35.63%)
- 1.44M Pickups (18.93%)
- 444.4K Vans/Minivans (5.84%)
Registrations ByPowertrain
- 7.63M ICE / Hybrid (98.30%)
- 100.5K Electric (1.29%)
- 31.2K Plug-in Hybrid (0.40%)
- 3 Fuel Cell (0.00%)
Source: Registration figures compiled by Alliance for Automotive Innovation with data provided by S&P Global Mobility as of December 31, 2024; new purchase figures compiled by Alliance for Automotive Innovation with data provided by S&P Global Mobility representing new vehicle registrations between January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024.
Activity at Ports
Virginia’s Auto Trade Footprint
Virginia ports moved $3.73B in automotive trade in 2024 alone, led by exports to Spain. Past-decade totals reach $32.79B.
2024 Imports
2024 Exports
$2.25B
Vehicles & parts entering VA ports
$1.48B
Vehicles & parts shipped from VA ports
Past Decade Totals
$21.67B
Vehicles & parts entering VA ports
$11.13B
Vehicles & parts shipped from VA ports
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. International Trade Statistics — Virginia ports of entry, 2024.
Fueling
Virginia’s Fueling Network
Gasoline still anchors the network statewide, with 1,784 public EV charging stations across Virginia.
Gasoline Stations
3,983
EV Level 2 Charging Ports
3,562
EV DC Fast Charging Ports
1,285
Source: U.S. Department of Energy, Alternative Fuels Data Center — Virginia, 2024.
Consumers
68% of Virginia households own their homes, and 68% of workers drive alone to work.
Median Household Income
$89.9K
Owner Occupied Housing
68%
Rental Occupied Housing
32%
Commutingto Work
- Drove Alone to Work (68%)
- Worked from Home (17%)
- Carpooled (9%)
- Other (4%)
- Public Transit (3%)
HousingType
- Single-Family (61%)
- 1-Unit (Attached) (11%)
- 20+ Unit Buildings (9%)
- 2-4 Units (5%)
- 10-19 Units (5%)
- Mobile / RV / Boat (4%)
- 5-9 Units (4%)
Source: Figures compiled by Alliance for Automotive Innovation with data provided U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey 2023.
Employment
Jobs Across the State
Headquarters, assembly plants, R&D centers, and supplier operations across the state — led by Virginia’s largest automotive employers.
Source: Alliance for Automotive Innovation — Member Facility Directory, Virginia, 2024.
-
799
Employees
Volkswagen Group
Volkswagen Group Headquarters Herndon
-
151
Employees
Volkswagen Group
Volkswagen Group Headquarters Reston
-
60
Employees
Stellantis NV
Winchester Parts Distribution Center
-
43
Employees
Ford Motor Company
Washington DC High Velocity Center
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