Zoox Doubles Hayward Industrial Footprint for Production
The robotaxi developer leases 350,000 square feet to scale its annual assembly capacity.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Robotics
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Amazon subsidiary Zoox has leased 350,000 square feet of additional industrial space at 25500 Clawiter Road in Hayward. This new facility more than doubles the robotaxi manufacturer's existing production footprint in the city.
Why it matters
The expansion provides the infrastructure necessary to scale the assembly of the company's autonomous robotaxi fleet. It signals an increase in production capacity to support broader deployment goals.
The new site covers 350,000 square feet, significantly increasing the company's industrial footprint beyond the existing 220,000-square-foot production plant and 34,000-square-foot logistics hub. These facilities currently support an annual assembly capacity of 10,000 robotaxis.
The players
Zoox
An Amazon subsidiary that designs and manufactures purpose-built, all-electric autonomous robotaxis currently operating in San Francisco and Las Vegas.
PGIM
An asset management firm and the owner of the industrial warehouse complex at 25500 Clawiter Road.
JLL
A commercial real estate services firm that represented the landlord in the lease transaction.
CBRE
A commercial real estate services firm that acted as the broker representing the tenant in the lease transaction.
The details
The new facility is located at 25500 Clawiter Road, placing it in immediate proximity to the firm's existing 220,000-square-foot production plant at 25810 Clawiter Road. The expansion involves industrial warehouses owned by PGIM, with brokerage services provided by JLL for the landlord and CBRE for the tenant. The site is intended to serve as a high-capacity assembly and staging environment for the company's purpose-built robotaxi hardware.
Timeline
June 2025: Zoox opened its initial production facility in Hayward.
October 15, 2026: JLL announced the completion of the lease transaction.
The Tech Race
This facility expansion directly scales the production capacity previously established at the company's initial assembly plant. It reflects the company's strategy to match hardware output with its ongoing operations in San Francisco and Las Vegas.
The expansion will increase the volume of autonomous robotaxis produced for operations in markets like San Francisco and Las Vegas. Residents and commuters in these cities should anticipate seeing more of the company's vehicles as production ramps up toward the 10,000-unit annual target.
The takeaway
The move underscores a shift toward higher-volume manufacturing for purpose-built autonomous vehicles. Monitor future announcements regarding the facility's staffing levels or operational start dates to gauge the actual production timeline.
Further reading
For more on the developments shaping the autonomous vehicle industry, visit our Robotics section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by San Francisco Chronicle.
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