Governor DeWine, Honda, JobsOhio, One Columbus, and Union County Announce New Honda Auto Plant to Boost Hybrid Production
Honda commits to 2,390 new jobs, new investment of $3.38 billion
Governor DeWine speaks on November 9, 2026, about Honda's announcement of more than 2,000 new jobs in Ohio.
(MARYSVILLE, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine joined leaders from Honda, JobsOhio, One Columbus, and Union County today to announce that Honda will build a new auto plant in Central Ohio, investing approximately $3 billion and creating more than 2,000 new jobs.
"Honda's leadership could have chosen to build this plant anywhere in the world, but they chose Ohio because there are so many advantages to being here," said Governor DeWine. “For almost half a century, Honda and Ohio have grown together, and generations of families have built their careers on Honda's manufacturing lines. Today's announcement isn't just an investment in a new facility - it's an investment in Ohio's people and Ohio's future."
The new plant will be Honda's fourth auto plant in Ohio, building on nearly 50 years of manufacturing in the state. With a planned capacity of 240,000 vehicles a year, it will have the flexibility to produce multiple vehicle types and powertrains, including hybrid, gasoline-powered, and battery-electric vehicles.
In addition to the new plant, Honda is also investing in Honda's Anna Engine Plant and Honda Transmission Plant-Ohio to expand production of engines and hybrid systems. In total, Honda's new commitment in Ohio is 2,390 new jobs and a new investment of $3.38 billion.
“Ohio and its workforce have laid the groundwork that has written some of the most impactful chapters in Honda’s story of growth and innovation,” said Bob Nelson, executive vice president, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “This investment reflects our commitment to building products close to our customers, and our confidence in the people, partners and communities of Ohio.”
The plant will be located between Honda's Marysville and East Liberty auto plants, and production is expected to begin in 2029, pending final government approvals. When it comes online, the plant will be one of the most advanced in the world, with leading-edge automation, data-driven technologies and flexible production systems.
Governor DeWine visits Honda in Marysville on November 9, 2026.
Honda selected Ohio based on a number of factors, including its highly skilled workforce; close proximity to a large concentration of Honda's U.S. supply base; nearby vehicle development operations, including Honda Development & Manufacturing of America, the North American Automotive Development Center and the Transportation Research Center; existing Honda manufacturing operations for vehicles, engines and hybrid systems; and the L-H Battery Company joint venture, which will have the flexibility to produce battery cells for both hybrid and all-electric vehicles.
Honda also announced the retooling of its Honda Transmission Plant-Ohio in Russells Point, Ohio, to support production of two next-generation Honda Hybrid systems, which will increase Ohio's hybrid system production capacity by 250 percent in the coming years. Honda Transmission Plant-Ohio will also serve as the lead plant for a new Honda hybrid system for larger models. Honda will also retool a production line at the Anna Engine Plant to build a next-generation four-cylinder engine and expand an on-site parts consolidation center.
“This latest investment reinforces the state’s position at the forefront of the automotive industry’s future. With the nation’s second-largest auto manufacturing workforce and a robust supplier network at the heart of the North American auto market, Ohio is the ideal destination for Honda’s first greenfield auto assembly facility of this scale in Ohio in more than 35 years,” said JobsOhio President and CEO J.P. Nauseef. “Honda isn’t just investing in a new facility. It’s doubling down on our people, our manufacturing strength, and the next generation of workers who will build the future of the automotive industry.”
Governor DeWine speaks with Bob Nelson, executive vice president, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., during an event announcing Honda's new manufacturing facility in Marysville on November 9, 2026.
“Honda’s long history in Union County got us to the starting line,” said Jonas Peterson, chief economic development officer and president of One Columbus. "The Region won this investment by demonstrating the skilled workforce, manufacturing know-how, and regional collaboration Honda needs to build its future. The message is unmistakable: the next generation of Honda has a home in the Columbus Region.”
The project was approved for a tax credit this morning by the Ohio Tax Credit Authority. Honda also plans to pursue assistance from JobsOhio, which will be made public after a final agreement is executed. Start of construction is pending government approvals.
Honda announced its first Ohio plant in 1977 and began building motorcycles in Marysville with 64 associates in 1979. In 1982, it built the first Japanese-brand car made in the United States at the Marysville Auto Plant. Since then, Honda's Ohio operations have grown to more than 15,000 associates and more than $15 billion in investment. Today, Ohio is home to the Marysville and East Liberty auto plants and the Performance Manufacturing Center; the Anna Engine Plant, Honda's largest engine plant in the world; Honda Transmission Plant-Ohio, which builds two-motor hybrid systems for U.S.-made Honda vehicles, including the CR-V, Accord and Civic; Honda's largest research and development center outside of Japan; and the L-H Battery joint venture with LG Energy Solution in Fayette County.
Honda's growth has helped make Ohio a leader in American auto manufacturing. Ohio ranks No. 1 in the nation in engine production and No. 2 in transmissions, and about 100,000 Ohioans work in the auto industry. Honda works with more than 750 original equipment suppliers in North America, and many of the suppliers that support Honda's Ohio operations are based in communities across the state.
Ohio was named America's No. 1 Top State for Business in 2026 by CNBC. Since 2013, JobsOhio has helped win more than 130 economic development projects with Japanese-owned companies, and more than 65,000 Ohioans work at Japanese-owned facilities across the state.
Additional Media Contacts:
Chris Abbruzzese
Honda
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Matt Englehart
JobsOhio Press Secretary
englehart@jobsohio.com
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