The Shyft Group invests in Michigan facility to support Blue Arc EV production

The Shyft Group invests in Michigan facility to support Blue Arc EV production

Thanks to the expansion and installation of new equipment, the Charlotte location will have the capacity to produce 3,000 EVs per year.

The Shyft Group recently announced plans to invest in and expand the company’s facilities in Charlotte, Mich., which will enable production of commercial electric vehicles for its Blue Arc EV Solutions brand, launched last year. The company noted in a recent press release that Shyft will invest approximately $16 million for expansion and improvements in facilities as well as new equipment related to the production of EVs.

The Charlotte campus, with seven facilities, is currently home to multiple Shyft product lines, including walk-in delivery vans, motorhome chassis, and work truck chassis, the company noted. The addition of Blue Arc EV production will help support the company’s previous commitment towards employment levels on the Charlotte campus, with Blue Arc bringing a wide range of engineering, manufacturing and technical jobs to Charlotte.

With the expansion, upgrades to facilities, and installation of new equipment, Shyft will have the capacity to produce up to 3,000 EVs per year in Charlotte. The company previously announced an initial customer pre-order for 2,000 Class 3, 4 and 5 all-electric delivery vehicles.

The Shyft Group’s expansion is being supported by co-investment and business incentives from the city of Charlotte, the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP), and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC).

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