Top Cities for New EV Battery Supplier Plants Cited in Report
PRINCETON, NJ—The best U.S. cities for new electric vehicle battery supplier plants are Charleston, SC; Chattanooga, TN; and Minden, NV, according to a recent study conducted by the Boyd Co. The consulting firm evaluated 30 urban areas based on a variety of factors, such as local labor and utility costs.
The study focused on site selection for the electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) industry, which includes battery research, design and production, in addition to components and charging systems.