NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and LEV (Light Electric Vehicles) Manufacturing officials announced today the company will establish its first Tennessee facility in Putnam County to serve as its primary U.S. assembly, logistics and fulfillment center.
LEV Manufacturing, part of the Life EV Group, will create 288 jobs and invest $7 million in Algood, Tennessee, as the company acquires a 100,000 square-foot production and distribution facility at 2415 Burton Branch Road. The location will become a central hub for the distribution and new assembly of Rad Power Bikes products following Life EV Group’s recent acquisition of Rad Power Bikes’ assets.
The new facility is expected to play a key role in supporting the company’s multi-brand platform and a U.S.-based manufacturing strategy, including partnerships with Tennessee’s research institutions to better support product innovation, battery technology, advanced manufacturing processes and workforce development initiatives.
Founded in 2018 in Deerfield Beach, Florida, LEV Manufacturing expanded its platform through the acquisition of Serial 1 Cycle Company, the premium electric bicycle brand originally developed by Harley-Davidson. Beginning this year, the Tennessee operations will be key to U.S. assembly and distribution of Rad Power Bikes, Serial 1 Cycle and Life EV branded e-bikes. It also will be supported by the company’s sales platform, Rad Life Mobility, and expanded into the e-delivery segment.
“Tennessee’s strong, business-friendly climate makes our state one of the best places to live, work and raise a family, and investments like this one from LEV Manufacturing underscore the strength of that foundation we’ve built statewide. I’m looking forward to seeing how these 300 new jobs create greater opportunity for nearly 300 families across the Upper Cumberland.” – Gov. Bill Lee
“Establishing our Tennessee facility represents a major milestone for LEV Manufacturing and the broader Life EV Group, including Rad Life Mobility. This location will serve as a central hub for distributing and future assembly of leading electric mobility brands, including Rad Power Bikes, Serial 1 and Life EV. By bringing operations closer to our customers and investing in U.S.-based manufacturing, we are building a scalable platform to support long-term growth, innovation and job creation.” – Robert Provost, CEO, LEV Manufacturing and Life EV Group
“One of the top questions Rad receives from our more than 680,000 riders is, ‘Where is my e-bike made?’ With this announcement, we’re excited that the answer will soon start with ‘right here in the U.S.’ We hope it inspires continued investment across the micromobility industry in American jobs and innovation.” – Jim Brown, CEO & president, Rad Power Bikes
About LEV Manufacturing
LEV Manufacturing, headquartered in Deerfield Beach, Florida, is a light electric vehicle company and part of Life Electric Vehicles Holdings, Inc. (“Life EV Group”). The company produces and distributes electric bicycles and related products across multiple brands, including Rad Power Bikes, Serial 1 Cycle Company and Life EV. LEV Manufacturing is focused on expanding its U.S. operations and supporting continued growth in the electric mobility industry. For more information on our products, visit us at RadPowerBikes.