b for research, development, and production of EV models. Kia will build its first dedicated EV factory in Korea in 2024. Kia will convert the production line of factory in Gwangmyeong for EV production, planning to start production of two EV models next year. Kia’s new products this year include EV9, which opens for pre-order in the Korean market during the second quarter of 2023, and subsequently be launched in other key markets. EV5 will be ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/03

Kia, Gwangmyeong Plant (AutoLand Gwangmyeong) Plant 1 : Kia K9 (2012-, Quoris/K900), Carnival (Grand Carnival/Sedona), Carnival HV (2023-), Carnival EV (planning-), Stinger (2017-2023),EV9 (2023-); EVO Plant ((formerly Plant2) : EV3 (2024-), EV4 (2025-), EV7 (2025-planning) ; Pride (Rio) (1987-2023), Stonic (2017-2023), Stonic MHV(2020-2023); Engines; Plant of Kia, Hyundai Group, Former name: Sohari Plant -The second plant was converted into the ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/04/17

nty, Georgia Hyundai accelerating Georgia plant construction after increased investment Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America on track for 2025 production Hyundai to break ground on Georgia training center near upcoming Metaplant Hyundai's Metaplant in Georgia aims to open ahead of schedule Kia’s EV9 likely to miss out on full EV tax credit when Georgia production begins Hyundai officially moves up start of production at Metaplant America to Q4...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/03/31

technical center (HMETC Nürburgring) in Germany. The facility is used for testing durability, tuning suspension and steering, adjusting gearbox ratios, and ECU tuning. Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center plans new research facilities in Germany Hyundai Motor expands R&D facilities in Europe Kia EV9 undergoes winter testing in Arjeplog, Sweden Hyundai tests IONIQ 5 N at Nürburgring racing circuit, Germany Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/03/28

Kia Georgia, Inc. (KMMG), West Point Plant Kia Optima (2011-2020), K5(Optima) (2020-2024), Sorento (2009-), Telluride (2019-), Sportage (2022-), Sportage HV (2022-), Sportage PHV (2022-), EV9 (2024-), EV6 (2025-planning); Hyundai Santa Fe (2010-2018); Transmissions Kia's manufacturing headquarters,passenger car and transmission assembly -Employees as of August 2024: 2,700 working on 3 shifts -Investment announced since 2009: USD 2.8 billion -Year...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/03/14

Future Digital R&D Center. The company also boasts the e-Corner next-generation technology, which enables lateral vehicle movement and 360-degree turnaround in place with the aid of individual 180-degree rotation of all four wheels. At the launch, Kia unveiled three models: the EV5 concept EV, the EV9 flagship concept electric SUV, and the EV6 GT electric SUV. The EV5 concept vehicle features a range of over 700km. The vehicle is expected to be ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/02/24

Gamma engines (1,600cc/4-cylinder); Cylinder heads (2019-) Hyundai's manufacturing headquarters, passenger car and engine assembly -Year opened: 2005 -Current Capital Project Investment as of 2024: USD 1.8 billion -Employees as of August 2024: around 4,000 working 3 shifts Kia to produce flagship EV9 at Georgia plant in US from 2024 Hyundai Mobis building USD 926 million EV powertrain plant to supply Hyundai Metaplant in Georgia Hyundai, SK O...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/02/19

planning), Small EV3 (2025-planning), Syros SUV (2025-); Engines, Manual transmission Kia's plant in India, production started in August, 2019 - Number of Employee - 3,420(as of 2024) - Started production in August 2019 - Investment: USD 2 billion Indian Auto Expo 2023: Kia, India unveils Concept EV9 and the new KA4 Kia to produce small EV models in India from 2025 Kia India, export crosses 200 thousand units Kia India, Seltos SUV crosses 500 ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/02/06

Kia America Design Center (Irvine) Kia' American Design Center Indian Auto Expo 2023: Kia, India unveils Concept EV9 and the new KA4 On January 11, Kia India unveiled its All-Electric SUV Concept – the Kia Concept EV9, and also showcased the Kia KA4, a luxury RV whose interior is designed by Kia’s California design studio, at the 16th edition of the Auto Expo. The company further announced an investment of INR 20 billion in India for EV-re...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2024/10/02

also developed a mid-to-long-term electrification blueprint for its new energy strategies for China, with at least one battery electric vehicle (BEV) developed based on the E-GMP electric vehicle-dedicated platform to be launched each year from 2023 onwards. The EV6 GT, the EV5 concept vehicle, the EV9 concept vehicle, and the E-GMP platform were unveiled at the event. In addition, Kia exhibited globally hot-selling models such as the Sportage, t...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2024/09/18