Kia, Hwaseong Plant (AutoLand Hwaseong) Plant 1: K3 (2012-2024, Forte successor, Overseas name: Forte), Sorento, Sorento HV (2020-), Sorento PHV (2020-), Mohave (Borrego, 2008-2024), TASMAN (2025-); Plant 2: Niro HEV (2016-), Niro PHV (2017-), Niro EV (e-Niro) (2018-), EV6 (2022-), Seltos (2026-planning); Plant 3: K5 (Optima/Lotze <2005-2010> / Magentis <2000-2005>) (2010-), K5 Hybrid (500h, 2011-), K5 PHEV (2016-2018), K8 (2021-), K8 Hybrid (20...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/08/22

ne (ICE) vehicles at 13 factories globally, including seven in South Korea and six overseas. In addition, two EV-dedicated plants (Hwaseong Plant, Gwangmyeong Plant) will be operated in South Korea.In 2024, Kia plans to introduce two new models - EV3 and K4 sedan, three product enhancement models - EV6, K8 sedan and Sportage SUV, and two derivatives - K3 five-door and EV6 GT. With the successful launch of the K4 sedan, produced at the brand’s M...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/08/21

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-); 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 opened:...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/14

ne (ICE) vehicles at 13 factories globally, including seven in South Korea and six overseas. In addition, two EV-dedicated plants (Hwaseong Plant, Gwangmyeong Plant) will be operated in South Korea.In 2024, Kia plans to introduce two new models - EV3 and K4 sedan, three product enhancement models - EV6, K8 sedan and Sportage SUV, and two derivatives - K3 five-door and EV6 GT. With the successful launch of the K4 sedan, produced at the brand’s M...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/04/17

Kia signs partnership agreement with Jiangsu’s Yancheng city government Hyundai Motor may increase the shareholding ratio of Beijing Hyundai Dongfeng Yueda Kia changes its name to Kia Motors Kia announces Chinese debut of 5th-generation Sportage and its Chinese name Kia to launch EV6 compact battery electric SUV in China in 2023 Kia China releases its new energy strategy and debuts three EVs Auto Shanghai 2023: Kia officially l...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/02/24

standards. On September 24, Thaco Auto officially introduced locally-made Kia K3 sedan (upgraded Cerato) in Vietnam. It is an inspirational model with a combination of sporty and fashionable appearance and a technology-rich interior space following the trend of "Smart Design”, inspired by the Kia EV6 model. All 3 available variants of Kia K3, K3 Premium, K3 Luxury and K3 Deluxe (MT), are powered by the Gamma 1.6L MPI engine. The first 2 varian...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/02/06

Jiangsu Skywell Automobile Co., Ltd. Skyworth: EV SUV Skyworth EV6 (2021-), HV Skyworth HT-i (2022-); Skyworth Auto's Xuzhou plant in Jiangsu Province, starts production in October 2020 - The company was established on Sep. 29, 2018. Skywell Group launches first battery electric mid-sized SUV Skywell ET5 Skywell Group establishes Tianmei Automobile to enter new energy market with SUV as new subsidiary’s first NEV model Skywell Group releases ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2024/11/19

Nanjing Golden Dragon Bus Co., Ltd. Skywell: FCV Buses, EV Buses, EV Logistic Vehicles, EV Special Purpose Vehicles; Skyworth: EV SUV Skyworth EV6 (2022-), PHV SUV Skyworth HT-i (2022-), EV SKYHOME (planning); Skywell: EV Chuangyezhe (2018-production ended); Skywell: EV SUV Skywell ET5/BE11 (export to overseas markets); Skyworth: EV Mini-Truck Skyworth K10P (2023-production ended); Sky-well New Energy Automobile Group's Nanjing Plant (Jiangsu Pr...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2024/09/30

Jiangsu Yueda Kia Motors Co., Ltd. (Third Plant) (formerly Kia Motors Co., Ltd. (Third Plant)) Kia: K3, K5, KX3/Seltos, Pegas, MPV Carnival (2021-), SUV Sportage (2022-), SUV Sportage HV (2022-), EV EV6 (2024-planning), SUV Sonet (2024-); Kia: K2 (-2020), K3S (-2017), K4 (-2017), Cachet (2017-2020), K5 HV (production ended), K5 PHV (2018-2020), K5 Pro (2018-production ended), KX3 EV (2018-2019), KX7 (2017-2021), K3 PHV (2019-production ended), K...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2024/09/18

ership with Skyworth Auto has been dissolved due to an inability to fulfil business requirements, with Berjaya taking up distributorship instead. Previously, it was reported (in April 2024) that Skywell (Skyworth Auto) planned to collaborate with NAASB, which included plans to assemble the Skyworth EV6 at the Chembong plant. At present, further information regarding local manufacturing plan has yet to be officially announced. Announced on June 25...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2024/09/02

e new EV5 compact battery electric SUV. Powered by a permanent magnet synchronous motor (total power 160kW and total torque 310Nm) and a 64.2kWh lithium-iron phosphate battery, the standard-range EV5 has an FWD layout and delivers a CLTC range of 530km and a top speed of 185km/h. Models such as the EV6 midsize battery electric crossover SUV were exhibited as well. On August 25, Kia showcased the EV5, a new compact battery electric SUV, at the Che...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2024/04/16