- Toyota Kentucky concludes Lexus ES production after assembling 438,133 units since 2015.
- The Georgetown plant shifts focus to hybrid models and future electric vehicle investment including a new three-row EV.
Toyota Kentucky has officially concluded Lexus ES production at its Georgetown manufacturing facility, marking the end of a significant chapter in its North American operations. Since 2015, the plant assembled 438,133 Lexus ES sedans, establishing the model as a key contributor to regional manufacturing output. With Lexus ES production now transitioning back to Japan, Toyota Kentucky is repositioning its Georgetown plant to align with its broader electrification and hybrid strategy in the United States.
Toyota Kentucky Ends Lexus ES Production After Nine Years
On February 5, Toyota Kentucky confirmed that Lexus ES production at the Georgetown plant has officially ended. The facility had been producing the premium sedan for nearly a decade, supporting both domestic demand and broader supply chain operations. The completion of 438,133 units reflects the scale and consistency of production achieved during this period.
The transition of Lexus ES production back to Japan signals a strategic manufacturing realignment. Toyota Kentucky is now concentrating resources on hybrid models and preparing for expanded electric vehicle manufacturing capacity at the Georgetown plant.
Georgetown Plant Shifts to Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Investment
With Lexus ES production concluded, Toyota Kentucky is strengthening its focus on electrified vehicles. The Georgetown plant is currently dedicated to all-hybrid Camry and RAV4 production, reinforcing Toyota?s hybrid leadership in the U.S. market.
In early 2024, Toyota announced an electric vehicle investment of USD 1.3 billion at the Georgetown facility. This investment supports the development of a new three-row electric crossover, expanding the plant?s role in Toyota?s long-term electrification roadmap.
Preparing for Future Electric Vehicle Manufacturing
The expanded electric vehicle investment at Toyota Kentucky reflects the company?s strategy to localize battery electric vehicle production in North America. The upcoming three-row electric crossover, including the Highlander BEV, will be manufactured at the Georgetown plant, positioning the facility as a key hub for future EV output.
This strategic shift ensures that Toyota Kentucky remains central to the company?s transition toward hybrid and fully electric platforms while maintaining high production volumes.
Next-Generation Lexus ES to Be Built in Japan
The new-generation Lexus ES sedan will now be built in Japan as production returns to its home market. The updated model is expected to go on sale in the United States in 2026, continuing the brand?s presence in the premium midsize sedan segment.
As Toyota Kentucky advances its electric vehicle investment and hybrid production strategy, the Georgetown plant is entering a new phase focused on electrification, manufacturing transformation, and long-term competitiveness in the evolving automotive landscape.
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