Wisconsin is an Auto State
127.3K Jobs
Powered by Wisconsin’s Auto Industry
Automaker Facilities
Built in Wisconsin
| Facility | Organization | City | State | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM Financial -- Milwaukee Branch Office | General Motors Company | Brookfield | Wisconsin | Offices & Training Centers |
| Customer Care & Aftersales -- Parts Distribution Center -- Hudson | General Motors Company | Hudson | Wisconsin | Logistics |
| Milwaukee Parts Distribution Center | Stellantis NV | Milwaukee | Wisconsin | Logistics |
| Parts Distribution Center Wisconsin | Volkswagen Group | Pleasant Prairie | Wisconsin | Logistics |
| Twin Cities High Velocity Center | Ford Motor Company | Menomonie | Wisconsin | Logistics |
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Tax Revenue Generation
$1.15B
in state tax revenue generated by the automotive industry’s economic activity.
5%
of total state tax revenue
$722.30M
Federal income taxes
$1.90B
Vehicle use tax / licenses / fees
$545.74M
New vehicle sales taxes
$131.70M
Parts & services sales tax
$95.92M
Corporate profits taxes
$319.26M
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
234.7K
2024 Vehicle Sales
$10.91B
The average age of Wisconsin vehicles is 12.1 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
234.7K
new vehicles sold across Wisconsin in 2024
Purchases ByBody Style
- 144.4K UVs (61.55%)
- 51.1K Pickups (21.78%)
- 26.8K Cars (11.41%)
- 12.3K Vans/Minivans (5.26%)
Purchases ByPowertrain
- 223.5K ICE / Hybrid (95.24%)
- 8.7K Electric (3.70%)
- 2.5K Plug-in Hybrid (1.07%)
5.44M
vehicles registered across Wisconsin in 2024
Registrations ByBody Style
- 2.26M UVs (42.22%)
- 1.54M Cars (28.74%)
- 1.19M Pickups (22.25%)
- 363.7K Vans/Minivans (6.79%)
Registrations ByPowertrain
- 5.40M ICE / Hybrid (99.16%)
- 31.1K Electric (0.57%)
- 14.7K Plug-in Hybrid (0.27%)
- 2 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.
Employment
Jobs Across the State
Headquarters, assembly plants, R&D centers, and supplier operations across the state — led by Wisconsin’s largest automotive employers.
Source: Alliance for Automotive Innovation — Member Facility Directory, Wisconsin, 2024.
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95
Employees
Stellantis NV
Milwaukee Parts Distribution Center
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37
Employees
Volkswagen Group
Parts Distribution Center Wisconsin
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22
Employees
Ford Motor Company
Twin Cities High Velocity Center
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