E-Cite Motors Narrows U.S. EV Assembly Plant Search to Four Business-Friendly States
E-Cite Motors (OTCID:VAPR) has narrowed down its search for a U.S. electric vehicle assembly plant location to four business-friendly states: Michigan, Ohio, Florida, and Nevada. The selection criteria focused on affordable real estate, skilled workforce availability, state incentives, tax advantages, and livability factors.
The company has officially eliminated California and Washington from consideration, citing high operational costs, excessive taxation, burdensome regulations, and restrictive labor laws. E-Cite plans to finalize the site selection by Q3 2025, with construction to begin shortly after.
The selected location will serve as E-Cite's primary U.S. assembly hub for its next-generation EV lineup, supporting the company's market entry and expansion goals.
E-Cite Motors (OTCID:VAPR) ha ristretto la ricerca della sede per un impianto di assemblaggio di veicoli elettrici negli Stati Uniti a quattro stati favorevoli alle imprese: Michigan, Ohio, Florida e Nevada. I criteri di selezione si sono concentrati su immobili a prezzi accessibili, disponibilità di manodopera qualificata, incentivi statali, vantaggi fiscali e qualità della vita.
L'azienda ha ufficialmente escluso California e Washington dalla valutazione, citando costi operativi elevati, tassazione eccessiva, regolamentazioni onerose e leggi sul lavoro restrittive. E-Cite prevede di definire la scelta del sito entro il terzo trimestre del 2025, con l'inizio dei lavori poco dopo.
La sede selezionata sarà il principale centro di assemblaggio statunitense di E-Cite per la sua nuova gamma di veicoli elettrici, supportando gli obiettivi di ingresso e espansione sul mercato dell'azienda.
E-Cite Motors (OTCID:VAPR) ha reducido su búsqueda para la ubicación de una planta de ensamblaje de vehículos eléctricos en EE. UU. a cuatro estados favorables para los negocios: Michigan, Ohio, Florida y Nevada. Los criterios de selección se centraron en bienes raíces asequibles, disponibilidad de mano de obra calificada, incentivos estatales, ventajas fiscales y factores de calidad de vida.
La compañía ha eliminado oficialmente a California y Washington de consideración, citando altos costos operativos, impuestos excesivos, regulaciones onerosas y leyes laborales restrictivas. E-Cite planea finalizar la selección del sitio para el tercer trimestre de 2025, con el inicio de la construcción poco después.
La ubicación seleccionada servirá como el principal centro de ensamblaje en EE. UU. para la próxima generación de vehículos eléctricos de E-Cite, apoyando los objetivos de entrada y expansión de la empresa en el mercado.
E-Cite Motors (OTCID:VAPR)는 미국 전기차 조립 공장 위치를 네 곳의 기업 친화적인 주로 좁혔습니다: 미시간, 오하이오, 플로리다, 네바다. 선정 기준은 저렴한 부동산, 숙련된 인력 확보, 주 정부 인센티브, 세제 혜택, 그리고 생활 환경 요소에 중점을 두었습니다.
회사는 높은 운영 비용, 과도한 세금, 까다로운 규제, 엄격한 노동법을 이유로 캘리포니아와 워싱턴을 공식적으로 제외했습니다. E-Cite는 2025년 3분기까지 부지 선정을 완료하고 곧바로 건설에 착수할 계획입니다.
선정된 위치는 E-Cite의 차세대 전기차 라인업을 위한 미국 내 주요 조립 허브로서, 회사의 시장 진입 및 확장 목표를 지원할 것입니다.
E-Cite Motors (OTCID:VAPR) a réduit sa recherche d'un site d'assemblage de véhicules électriques aux États-Unis à quatre états favorables aux entreprises : Michigan, Ohio, Floride et Nevada. Les critères de sélection ont porté sur l'immobilier abordable, la disponibilité d'une main-d'œuvre qualifiée, les incitations étatiques, les avantages fiscaux et les facteurs de qualité de vie.
L'entreprise a officiellement exclu la Californie et Washington, invoquant des coûts d'exploitation élevés, une fiscalité excessive, des réglementations lourdes et des lois du travail restrictives. E-Cite prévoit de finaliser le choix du site d'ici le troisième trimestre 2025, avec un début de construction peu après.
Le site sélectionné servira de principal centre d'assemblage américain pour la prochaine génération de véhicules électriques d'E-Cite, soutenant les objectifs d'entrée et d'expansion de l'entreprise sur le marché.
E-Cite Motors (OTCID:VAPR) hat die Suche nach einem Standort für ein US-amerikanisches Elektrofahrzeug-Montagewerk auf vier wirtschaftsfreundliche Bundesstaaten eingegrenzt: Michigan, Ohio, Florida und Nevada. Die Auswahlkriterien konzentrierten sich auf erschwingliche Immobilien, Verfügbarkeit qualifizierter Arbeitskräfte, staatliche Anreize, Steuervorteile und Lebensqualität.
Das Unternehmen hat Kalifornien und Washington offiziell ausgeschlossen und nennt hohe Betriebskosten, übermäßige Besteuerung, belastende Vorschriften und restriktive Arbeitsgesetze als Gründe. E-Cite plant, die Standortauswahl bis zum dritten Quartal 2025 abzuschließen, mit Baubeginn kurz darauf.
Der ausgewählte Standort wird als E-Cites primäres Montagezentrum in den USA für die nächste Generation von Elektrofahrzeugen dienen und die Markteintritts- und Expansionsziele des Unternehmens unterstützen.
- Strategic focus on states with favorable business conditions and lower operational costs
- Access to established automotive manufacturing expertise in Michigan and Ohio
- Potential cost savings through state incentives and tax advantages
- Rapid timeline for facility construction and production initiation
- Currently lacks established manufacturing facility
- Will require significant capital investment for new plant construction
- Faces competition from established EV manufacturers in target regions
While Industry Giants Face Location Headwinds, E-Cite (VAPR) Targets Michigan, Ohio, Florida, and Nevada for Strategic Expansion
BOTHELL, WASHINGTON / ACCESS Newswire / August 7, 2025 / E-Cite Motors Group (OTCID:VAPR) announced today that it has narrowed the final location candidates for its U.S. electric vehicle final assembly plant to four states: Michigan, Ohio, Florida, and Nevada. Following a detailed evaluation process, these states emerged as front-runners based on key business criteria including affordable real estate, availability of a skilled workforce, strong state and local incentives, tax advantages, and overall livability.
This decision marks a pivotal step in E-Cite's U.S. production strategy as the company prepares to scale manufacturing for its next-generation EV lineup.
Strategic Evaluation Criteria & Industry Context
Cost-Effective Real Estate and Operations: Each of the four finalist states offers favorable land, utility, and operating costs-critical factors in high-efficiency vehicle production. Nevada and Florida in particular offer exceptional savings in property, labor, and energy costs. Nevada has already proven to be fertile ground for EV manufacturing, serving as the site of Tesla's (TSLA) Gigafactory near Reno. Neighboring Arizona, home to Lucid Motors (LCID), also demonstrates the region's capacity for high-tech automotive production.
Skilled Workforce Availability: Michigan and Ohio maintain decades of automotive manufacturing expertise. Michigan is home to major production centers for Ford (F), General Motors (GM), and Rivian (RIVN). Ohio supports ongoing innovation from Honda and Lordstown Motors, providing E-Cite with access to a robust and highly skilled labor pool.
Incentives and Government Support: State and local officials across the finalist locations have extended strong business incentives, including tax credits, infrastructure enhancements, and workforce development support. These states consistently rank among the most competitive for manufacturing investment and industrial growth.
Favorable Tax Climate and Livability: Florida and Nevada both have no state income tax, making them particularly attractive for both operational costs and talent recruitment. All four states offer a lower cost of living compared to the national average, supporting long-term workforce stability and retention.
Eliminated States: California and Washington
E-Cite Motors confirmed that California and Washington were officially removed from consideration due to high operational costs, elevated taxation, burdensome regulations, restrictive labor laws, and a political climate perceived as hostile to business growth.
Although California is home to leading EV brands such as Tesla (TSLA) and several startups, its prohibitive regulatory and tax environment creates challenges for new entrants. Washington-E-Cite's current headquarters-presents similar issues, with rising costs and increasingly complex employment rules making it an unviable option for large-scale assembly operations.
"Our mission to build innovative EVs at scale demands an environment that enables-not restricts-progress," said Barry Henthorn, CEO of E-Cite Motors. "While we respect the innovation legacy of places like California and Washington, the cost and complexity of doing business there are incompatible with our agile, forward-looking model."
Gene Langmesser, COO, added: "The four states still under consideration align perfectly with our values of efficiency, performance, and long-term growth. We've been incredibly impressed by the support and infrastructure offered by these locations."
Final Site Selection Expected by End of Q3 2025
E-Cite Motors plans to finalize the site selection by the end of the third quarter of 2025. Construction of the new facility is expected to begin shortly thereafter, with production following rapidly. The selected location will serve as the company's primary U.S. assembly hub and support E-Cite's ambitious market entry and expansion goals.
About E-Cite Motors Group (OTCID:VAPR): E-Cite Motors Group is a next-generation electric vehicle manufacturer redefining the American automobile by producing premium EVs that combine timeless design with groundbreaking performance. Unlike traditional automakers, E-Cite employs a modular EV platform that allows for rapid development, high efficiency, and reduced environmental impact. E-Cite's vehicles are developed under a low-volume manufacturing model, enabling the company to bypass certain regulatory hurdles and accelerate delivery of innovative models to consumers. From modernized classic sports cars to record-breaking electric trucks, E-Cite is committed to "leading the EV evolution through innovation, agility, and intelligent design". The company is headquartered in Bothell, Washington, and is majority owned by Innovative EV Technologies, Inc.
Contact:
Innovative EV Technologies, Inc. dba E-Cite Motors
Email: ceo@ecitemotors.com
Website: www.ecitemotors.com
SOURCE: Innovative EV Technologies dba E-Cite Motors
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