When completed in 2026, Plant Woodruff will produce the sixth-generation batteries to supply fully electric vehicles at nearby BMW Manufacturing. The Woodruff facility, located on 315 acres near the city, will be more than one million square feet in size and includes construction of a technology building and support buildings such as a cafeteria, fire department, and energy center. It will be state-of-the-art in terms of sustainability, flexibility, and digitalization. More than 300 jobs will be created onsite with the opportunity to grow.
Plant Woodruff Will Produce Batteries for Fully Electric BMW X Models at Plant Spartanburg.
New Technical Training Center Will Play Critical Role for EV Training.
Woodruff Facility Will Have Several Sustainability Innovations.
The BMW Group’s philosophy of promoting sustainability in all its facilities will be promoted at the Woodruff plant as well. This was important in the building’s design and use of equipment. Some of the innovations include:
The structure is “solar ready,” meaning it supports the installation of a rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system in the future.
Smart LED lighting and occupancy sensors combined with dimming strategies to reduce energy consumption for lighting.
Significant reduction in water consumption at the plant. Rainwater will also be harvested and used.