EV andAutonomous Vehicles
Tomorrow’s roadways are beginning to take shape, and with a strong foothold on the autonomous and electric vehicle (EV) industry, those roads lead to Greater Phoenix.
The next chapter of America’s great automotive story is being written right here in the desert. Some of the highest-profile electric vehicle manufacturers and suppliers have chosen to base their operations here. The autonomous vehicle industry takes advantage of Arizona’s naturally dry and ideal climate for testing. Arizona’s pro-business climate and legislature puts companies looking to innovate in the driver’s seat.
Powering up performance
Arizona continues to be a hub of innovation for advanced manufacturing and EVs and autonomous vehicles in particular.
- 2015 gubernatorial executive order establishing Arizona Department of Transportation Self-Driving Vehicle Oversight Committee
- 2018 gubernatorial executive order establishing Institute of Automated Mobility to advance all aspects of autonomous vehicles from science to safety to policy
- No. 2 state for manufacturing job growth rate from 2016 to 2020 (Emsi, 2021)
- Top 5 state for engineering job growth from 2016 to 2020 (Emsi, 2021)
Workforce Talent
An estimated 41% of Arizona residents hold an associate degree or higher, ensuring a highly educated talent pool. For firms looking to hire and retain talent with mechanical engineering expertise, Arizona stands out thanks to specialized schools and training programs, including renowned programs at Arizona State University and the University of Arizona.
EV and autonomous vehicle highlights and incentives
Up to $9,000Quality Jobs Tax Credit
SRP RebatesAvailable for commercial customers on EV charging stations and infrastructure
Up to $20,000Refundable Qualified Facility Tax Credit
SRP
- #1
Top 100 largest public power utility by generation
- #1
in the nation for power reliability
- 7.4 MILLION+ MWh
in sustainable portfolio
- ONE
Of the largest raw water suppliers in Arizona
PHOENIX MSA
- 4.9%
Corporate state income tax rate
- 10%
Historical Population Growth (2015-2020)
- 5.1 MILLION
Population of Phoenix MSA
Arizona's pro-business climate and legislature puts companies looking to innovate in the driver's seat.
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