Zoox Leases Large Warehouse Space in Hayward
The Amazon subsidiary is expanding its local industrial footprint to support scaling its fleet of autonomous robotaxis.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Robotics
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Zoox has secured a 350,000-square-foot industrial lease at 25500 Clawiter Road in Hayward. The move more than doubles the company's manufacturing footprint in the area near its current production site.
Why it matters
The expanded facility provides the necessary physical space for Zoox to scale the assembly of its robotaxi fleet. This growth aligns with the company's broader operational goal of increasing production capacity.
The new 350,000-square-foot facility supplements an existing 220,000-square-foot production plant and a 34,000-square-foot logistics site. Together, these sites support an annual production capacity of 10,000 robotaxis.
The players
Zoox
This autonomous vehicle company is a subsidiary of Amazon and operates robotaxi services in cities including San Francisco and Las Vegas.
PGIM
This investment management business owns the two warehouses that Zoox recently leased in Hayward.
CBRE
This commercial real estate services firm served as the brokerage representing Zoox in the lease transaction.
JLL
This global commercial real estate services company represented the landlord in the industrial lease deal.
The details
The two warehouses at the new location are owned by PGIM and will serve as additional industrial space. CBRE acted as the brokerage for Zoox during the transaction, while JLL represented the landlord.
Timeline
June 2025: Zoox opened its existing Hayward production facility.
October 2026: The lease deal for the new warehouse was officially announced.
The Tech Race
This expansion represents a significant scaling of the manufacturing infrastructure required to support the Zoox autonomous robotaxi assembly line. As companies compete to deploy autonomous fleets, this move highlights the shift from pilot testing to large-scale industrial output.
For Hayward residents, this expansion signals an increase in industrial activity and local job potential near the Clawiter Road corridor. Increased production capacity may also accelerate the future rollout and availability of the company's autonomous ride-hailing services in major markets.
The takeaway
Zoox is positioning its manufacturing capabilities to meet future demand for autonomous transportation services. This real estate acquisition marks a transition toward higher-volume production of its robotaxi fleet.
Further reading
For more on the developments in the sector, see Robotics.
Source note: This article includes information reported by San Francisco Chronicle.
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