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Kia Launches PBV Hub in Hwaseong as EVO Plant East Opens, West Breaks Ground

Operations at the second facility start in 2027, expanding capacity to 250,000 PBVs a year.

Kia Marks Milestone with Establishment of Future PBV Production Hub in Korea.
Officials from the South Korean government and Hyundai Motor Group, including Prime Minister Kim Min-seok (5th from L) and Hyundai Motor Executive Chair Euisun Chung (5th from R) attend a ceremony to mark the completion and construction of Kia Corp.'s purpose-built vehicle production facilities in Hwaseong, some 50 kilometers south of Seoul, on Nov. 14, 2025. (Yonhap)
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Overview

  • EVO Plant East will produce 100,000 PV5 electric light-commercial vehicles annually, with EVO Plant West slated to add 150,000 larger PBVs including the PV7 from 2027.
  • Kia is investing about KRW 4 trillion (approximately US$2.7–2.8 billion) in the Hwaseong complex, which spans roughly 297,000–300,000 square meters.
  • The two facilities constitute Hyundai Motor Group’s first plants dedicated to PBVs, positioning the site as a strategic base for modular commercial EVs.
  • Kia has deployed its E‑Forest smart-factory system, automated guided vehicles for logistics, and a PBV conversion center to enable flexible production and customization.
  • About 200 attendees, including Prime Minister Kim Min-seok and Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung, took part in the completion and groundbreaking ceremonies.