Canoo secures Oklahoma City EV manufacturing facility

Texas-based Canoo Inc. has entered into a long-term lease agreement with an affiliate of AFV Partners for its recently announced electric vehicle manufacturing facility in Oklahoma City. The automaker will initially occupy close to 500,000 sq. ft., with the ability to expand. In phase 1, Canoo expects to employ more than 500 people, ramping teams over the coming months.

An existing commercial site with room for expansion on more than 120 acres, the plant will support a full general and final vehicle assembly line; robotics; a body shop, paint shop, and automated paint line including e-coat and sealing; quality control; and complete vehicle testing and validation.