Scout Motors Makes Additional $300 Million Investment in South Carolina to Build Supplier Park

(Courtesy: Scout Motors) Rendering of the Supplier Park in Blythewood

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) – Scout Motors is making an additional investment of $300 million in South Carolina to build a Supplier Park on the site of its Production Center in Blythewood.

Officials say this initiative, which does not come with any new government incentives, is expected to support approximately 1,000 additional supplier jobs and represents a critical expansion of the company’s existing investment of more than $2 billion in the state.

Located adjacent to the main Production Center buildings, the Supplier Park spans nearly 200 acres and will feature more than 2.3 million square feet of specialized manufacturing and logistics space across three key centers:

• Just in Time (JIT) Facility dedicated to sequencing parts for final vehicle assembly.
• Battery Assembly Building designed for high-volume battery assembly.
• Accessories Building to support upfitting and installation of vehicle accessories.

Scout Motors says it’s in the process of finalizing supplier contracts that are expected to drive a multiplier effect across the local economy. Early estimates suggest that supplier agreements already awarded represent $368 million in investments and are expected to support more than 1,000 new jobs in South Carolina.

According to the company, the Supplier Park will serve as a central logistics and production hub, supporting seamless delivery of parts, batteries, and accessories to Scout Motors’ main assembly operations.

The size and scope of the park reflect Scout Motors’ strategy to build a fully integrated, domestic supply chain for its trucks and SUVs.

Initial production is targeted to begin at the Scout Motors Production Center near Columbia, South Carolina, in 2027.