Club Car Opens UTV Factory in US

Club Car has opened a new factory in the state of Georgia that will be used for producing popular utility task vehicles (UTVs) that are powered electrically. UTVs have become popular in numerous industries because they are easy to operate and drivers don't need a commercial driver's license (CDL), which is particularly helpful as construction, landscaping and other industries continue to grapple with a worker shortage. The UTV is a great starter vehicle for workers new to those industries. 

Known as Club Car's Urban line, the UTVs can be equipped in different electric lithium options to provide extended range in multiple climates, and have a "truck-like payload capacity," the company said. 

According to Club Car:

Club Car celebrated the opening of the new Club Car Appling Manufacturing Facility with tours and a ribbon cutting ceremony. Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp were joined by state and local elected officials and area business leaders to tour the new manufacturing facility, learn about the Club Car Urban vehicle, and participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony.

“Club Car is bringing jobs into Georgia in the growing e-mobility sector and leading the way in compact utility EV manufacturing,” said Governor Brian Kemp during the ceremony. “Their growth and this investment are a testament to the work we are doing to continue to make Georgia the number one state to do business.”

The Club Car Appling Manufacturing Facility is a 105,000 sq. ft. flexible production and warehouse storage space that Club Car opened to offer customers a better experience as demand in the United States for the Club Car Urban vehicle increases.

Club Car has committed nearly $8 million in capital investments into the facility over two years. The new facility currently operates a state-of-the-art production line and can produce up to 20 vehicles per day.

“We are excited to share how our innovative vehicles are impacting commercial fleet electrification, mini-mobility and last mile delivery with the Governor and First Lady,” said Mark Wagner, Club Car President and CEO. “As a Georgia based company for more than sixty years, we are proud of the quality, safety and reliability that our team builds into every Club Car product – that’s the Club Car difference.”