Faraday Future Relocates Global Headquarters to El Segundo as South Bay Innovation Corridor Gains Momentum

EV maker Faraday Future relocates to a 99,000 SF El Segundo office, leaving Gardena as it aligns with the South Bay's growing innovation corridor.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 28, 2026, 8:46 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Bisnow

A Strategic Realignment for Electric Mobility

Faraday Future has officially announced the relocation of its global headquarters to El Segundo, California, marking a significant shift in the company’s operational footprint. The move to the facility at 1990 East Grand Avenue follows a year-long search for a space that better integrates the firm into the South Bay’s specialized innovation corridor. According to company representative John Schilling, the new location places Faraday Future adjacent to Manhattan Beach and other industry leaders, providing a strategic base for growth as the electric vehicle sector continues to evolve.

Transitioning From Gardena’s Industrial Roots

The move involves vacating approximately 147,000 square feet of space in Gardena, a property that has seen dramatic value appreciation over the last decade. Faraday Future originally purchased its Gardena offices for 13.3 million dollars in 2014 before selling them to Atlas Capital Group for 29 million dollars in 2019. In a testament to the surging demand for flex space in the region, Atlas subsequently sold the property to Rexford Industrial Realty in 2022 for 64.3 million dollars, highlighting the intense competition for sites that support both office and industrial uses.

The Financial Backdrop of the Relocation

Faraday Future’s decision to downsize its physical footprint to a more efficient 99,000 square foot office comes on the heels of a successful capital raising period. In March 2025, the company secured 41 million dollars in new financing, bringing its total fundraising since late 2024 to over 100 million dollars. This influx of cash has provided the necessary liquidity to finalize the move by the end of this month, allowing the firm to focus its resources on product development rather than maintaining an oversized and aging industrial campus.