Hyundai to Produce Electric Vehicles in the United States in the First Half of 2025

​​​​​​At groundbreaking celebrations for the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant (HMGMA) near Savannah, Georgia, it was revealed that production is expected to begin in the first half of 2025 at the dedicated electric vehicle (EV) and battery plant facility.  HMGMA is projected to create more than 8,100 jobs over the next few years as the group aims to establish a stable supply chain for EV battery and other EV components in the US market.

Kia has made one of the biggest single foreign investments in the history of Georgia in 2006 by establishing a state-of-the-art production facility in West Point which accounts for nearly 40-percent of all Kia sales in the US.

Kia Georgia is home of the Telluride, Sorento and Sportage SUVs and the K5 midsize sedan, with more than 90-percent of the vehicles assembled destined for dealerships across America.

Sean Yoon, president and CEO of Kia North America and Kia America, says: “Kia was the first to open an auto assembly plant in Georgia, and our plan to produce EVs in the U.S. builds on the success and growth we have forged together and reinforces our commitment to becoming a sustainable mobility solutions provider/ Together with our suppliers, Kia Georgia has helped create more than 14,000 jobs and we look forward to bringing new opportunities to the state we proudly call home.”

Kia America has also announced $600,000 in donations to four charities as part of groundbreaking celebrations.  The funds will be used to help provide housing, medical care, meals and help provide greater access to digital learning for families and children in need in the region.

“Kia has been a proud and active member of the Georgia community for nearly 15 years, and we are dedicated to supporting communities in need through our ‘Accelerate The Good’ program,” comments Yoon. “Today’s donations are destined to provide hope and assistance, not only in Bryan County, but throughout the state.”

Kia is the world’s fifth-largest automaker.