As the electric vehicle (EV) market continues to grow, mid-size and fast-growing metropolitan areas like Columbia, South Carolina have recently caught the attention of manufacturers. In the past year, there have been a variety of large economic development deals announced in states like the North and South Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, and Tennessee, involving companies in the EV space. They are attracted to the region because it positions them within a robust automotive supply chain, with access to a talented workforce, and with tax policies and financial incentives that reduce the cost of doing business.
