Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) announced a historic investment plan of USD 21 billion in the United States from 2025 to 2028. This historic investment builds on two decades of Hyundai Motor’s strategic investments in electric vehicles (EVs), robotics, AI and sustainable energy solutions while reinforcing its commitment to the U.S. economy. This comes on the back of investments by Hyundai Motor that total USD 20.5 billion to date since the Group made its U.S. market entry in 1986.
Hyundai Motor Deepens Ties with the United States
Hyundai Motor Group is doubling down on its partnership with the United States — tapping into American industrial leadership and adding operations in every part of the country. The Group’s pledge underlines its ongoing efforts to create jobs, foster innovation, and promote sustainable development.
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Growing U.S. Automotive Production Capacity
Hyundai Motor makes a significant move to expand electric vehicle manufacturing capacity with its USD 9 billion investment to build yearly production of 1.2 million vehicles. The extended facility will provide Americans with both Hyundai and Kia and Genesis vehicle lines of innovative high-quality models.
The company plans to enhance its production ability by updating Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama and Kia Autoland Georgia. The production efficiency and availability of electric vehicles will increase through these facilities enhancements because U.S. consumers show increasing interest in sustainable mobility.
Strengthening Supply Chains and Localizing EV Component Production
The company dedicates USD 6 billion to raise the levels of localized production for automotive components along with electric vehicle battery packs as well as logistics. Hyundai Motor strives to establish a powerful automotive industry center in the United States by expanding plant infrastructure and developing an efficient network of suppliers.
Hyundai Steel advances its strategy through constructing an Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) steel production facility in Louisiana. The facility operates to generate 2.7 million tons of low-carbon steel annually while using substantial U.S. steel scrap to boost Hyundai’s external market flexibility.
Hyundai Motor’s Investments in AI, Robotics, and Advanced Mobility
Hyundai Motor dedicates USD 6 billion to fund investments in AI in addition to robotics and autonomous driving and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM). The allocated funds will help the company quicken innovation processes while establishing stronger ties with American companies.
Key Initiatives:
- Hyundai Motor creates next-generation robotic and mass-production systems by working with Boston Dynamics in U.S. facilities.
- The company partners with NVIDIA to build superior AI-driven mobility products.
- The Hyundai U.S. affiliate Supernal under its AAM work division develops eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) vehicles that plan to enter the market by 2028.
- The partnership between Hyundai Motor and Waymo enables them to develop self-driving taxi services alongside Aptiv which develops autonomous vehicle systems.
- The company intends to keep investing in U.S. mobility robotics as well as AI startups through startup ventures.
Driving Sustainable Energy Investments in the U.S.
Hyundai Motor demonstrates its dedication to clean energy through consistent investment decisions. Hyundai Motor invests in energy infrastructure developments across the United States for securing new business outcomes while supporting sustainable power initiatives.
Energy Initiatives Include:
- Hyundai Motor works through a joint effort with Hyundai Engineering & Construction together with Holtec International to develop Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology.
- The company devotes investments to build renewable energy infrastructure which advances renewable energy adoption levels.
- The company supports IONNA EV charging alliances through its investment to escalate U.S. EV charging network development.
Hyundai Motor’s Economic and Job Growth Contributions
The investment from Hyundai Motor predicts the establishment of 14,000 new full-time direct positions throughout the United States until 2028. The expansion plan of Hyundai Motor expects to create more than 100,000 positions both directly and indirectly throughout different economic sectors.
The Group plans to mark the inauguration of Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) within Georgia. The largest economic development project in Georgia’s history comes to completion exactly two and a half years after construction started. The significant investment Hyundai made in this advanced production center demonstrates its strong commitment to both the American economic growth and industrial development and domestic employment elevation.
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Hyundai Motor’s Vision for the Future
Hyundai Motor Company advances its extended IT framework because it combines electric vehicle development with artificial intelligence transportation systems and sustainable energy approaches. Hyundai’s expansion of manufacturing bases and investment in future mobility technologies enables strengthened EV supply chains which positions the company to remain a top player in global automotive industries.
All three brands of Hyundai Motor Company will benefit from this multi-billion-dollar investment to shape electric vehicle market evolutions across the United States. Hyundai Motor strategizes to enhance AI robotics alongside autonomous driving systems which together create a sustainable auto industry that serves American consumers and businesses.
Through its strong commitment Hyundai Motor creates leadership in the EV revolution which drives job creation and economic growth throughout the United States.
