Waymo acquires 5,458-acre proving grounds site in $220M deal

Waymo has secured a substantial proving grounds site near Phoenix in a $220 million deal, signaling a deepening regional commitment to autonomous mobility. The 5,458‑acre property sits around 211th Avenue and Dove Valley Road in Surprise, bordering Wittmann, and adds to Waymo’s growing test infrastructure in the metro area. The site was previously used by Chrysler and later Apple for vehicle testing. The transaction closed on June 5, with Waymo confirming the acquisition on June 8. The purchase enhances Waymo’s long‑term testing capacity and underscores the company’s strategy to expand autonomous ride‑hailing operations in a key Southwest corridor.