Hyundai Opens $7.6B Georgia EV Plant, Announces 67% Production Expansion

The Georgia Metaplant, now operational, will produce up to 500,000 vehicles annually and marks a cornerstone of Hyundai's $21 billion U.S. investment strategy.

Hyundai's Georgia Metaplant officially opened on March 26, 2025, producing the Ioniq 5 and preparing for the launch of the Ioniq 9 three-row electric SUV.
The plant's production capacity will grow from 300,000 to 500,000 vehicles annually, including both electric and hybrid models, in response to fluctuating EV demand.
Hyundai's broader $21 billion U.S. investment plan includes a $5.8 billion steel plant in Louisiana and aims to create over 100,000 direct and indirect jobs nationwide.
The Georgia facility incorporates advanced manufacturing technologies, including AI, robotics, and renewable energy, to optimize production and reduce emissions.
The investment strategy helps Hyundai mitigate new U.S. tariffs on foreign-made vehicles while strengthening its competitive position in the American market.