The Shyft Group will build Blue Arc all-electric commercial vehicles in Michigan

The Shyft Group will build Blue Arc all-electric commercial vehicles in Michigan

This $16 million investment will allow The Shyft Group to expand its engineering and manufacturing campus in Michigan.

The Shyft Group recently announced plans to invest in and expand the company’s facilities in Charlotte, Michigan, which will enable the production of commercial electric vehicles for its Blue Arc EV Solutions brand, launched last year. 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 addition of Blue Arc EV production will help support the company’s previous commitment towards employment levels on the Charlotte campus, with Blue Arc saying in a press release it’s bringing a 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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