erations at plant in Pesqueria, Mexico on May 26 Kia Motors México operates at a 30% capacity at Pesquería plant Kia Motors Mexico reaches one million unit production milestone Kia Motors starts production at new plant in Mexico Kia Motors officially opens its USD 3 billion plant in Mexico Kia, other Korean companies to continue investment in Nuevo Leon, Mexico Kia starts production of the new Rio in Mexico Kia to export Pesqueria plant ...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/05/03

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: 2025/05/02

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

o Hyundai/Kia. -In the fiscal year ended on December 31, 2024, sales to Hyundai and Kia accounted for 41.2% and 34.9% of total sales, respectively.-In addition to its domestic Korean facilities, the Company operates production facilities in China, India, Indonesia, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Turkey, Mexico, U.S., Russia, Brazil and Spain.-On November 14, 2022, the company announced the formal establishment of two module and part manuf...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2025/04/16

354,100 Kia Sorento, Telluride, Sportage, Sportage HV,  Sportage PHV, EV9 (2024-), EV6 (2025-) transmission Hyundai GroupHyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) LLC Georgia West Point Plant 300,000 (operational in March 2025)500,000 (planned) Hyundai EV Ioniq 5 (2024-), EV Ioniq 9 (2025-);Kia, Genesis brand EVs (planned);HV models (planned) Battery(joint venture with LG Energy Solution) (Source: MarkLines - OEM Plants)   Chang...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/04/07

Kia, Gwangju Plant (AutoLand Gwangju) Plant 1: Seltos (2019-), Soul, EV E-Soul (2019-), EV5 (2025-planning), Seltos HV (2025-planning); Plant 2: [RV] Sportage, Sportage HV (2021-), Sportage PHV (2022-), Soul (2019-); Plant 3: [Truck] BongoⅢ (K Series ), BongoⅢ EV (2020-); Gwangju Hanam Plant: [Bus] Granbird, [Military Vehicles] Plant of Kia, Hyundai Group -Number of Employees: 6,962 (as of Dec. 2023) -Company name changed from Kia Motors Cor...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/03/07

: EV, PHV, FCV) manufacturing sites. (Source) The data are based on the figures released on the company's official website or media coverage. They may be revised as appropriate when the data is updated. - The company was established on September 12, 1992. Mass production of Kia EV5 SUV for export starts at Yancheng 4.0 Intelligent Manufacturing Plant Kia shares roadmap for emerging markets, to launch Carens EV in India Kia si...

OEM Plants  Updated at: 2025/02/24

ro, Sorento, Mohave(Borrego), EV6.Tasman (2025-planned). Hwaseong EVO plant 100-150 (2025) - Electric PBV (Purpose Built Vehicle) dedicated plant. Production will start in 2025. PV5 (2025-planned), PV7 (2027-planned). Gwangju 477 541 Kia Sportage, Soul, Soul EV(e-Soul), Seltos, trucks and buses.EV5 (2025-planned). Autoland Gwangmyeong(Former Sohari plant) 313 252 Kia K9(Quoris/K900), Grand Carnival(Carnival/Sedona), EV9.EV3 (2024-planned), ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/07/25

Bangkok International Motor Show 2024 (3) VinFast, European OEMs BEVs from VinFast, Kia, European brands, and Thai brand electric commercial vehicles Summary VinFast: Full lineup of electric car models Nex Point: Thai brand electric commercial vehicles Hyundai RN22e Rolling Lab high-performance car Kia EV5 mid-sized electric SUV Ford Ranger Wildtrak V6 pickup truck Volvo EX30 BEV compact SUV BMW iX2 xDrive30 M Sport and i5 eDrive40 M Sport (Inspi...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2024/04/30

to focus particularity on the ADAS, which is a core technology for autonomous driving, to boost its competitiveness in the global market. Mando’s sales in 2016 were Korean won (KRW) 287.3 billion, but in 2018, they probably reached KRW 494.4 billion. Its supply is currently focused on Hyundai and Kia, but the company aims to extend the reach to other global automakers in the future. (From some releases on January 14, 2019) Mando Corp. announced...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2024/04/23

250 more workers at the Celaya, Mexico plant by 2021. Gentherm currently employs 1,213 people in Celaya and expects to reach the goal of 1,500 by 2021, and offer better service to its premium customers. The Gentherm plant, located in Guanajuato, has as clients FCA, BMW, Ford, General Motors, Honda, KIA, Toyota, Tesla, Hyundai, Mercedes Benz and Nissan. They supply oxygen sensors for the gas tank, as well as the wiring to companies such as Bosch T...

Major Suppliers  Updated at: 2024/03/14

EV5 China: Nov. 2023 Korea/Europe: 2025 Canada: early 2026 China, Korea, Europe, North America EV Length 4,615 (181.7) X Width 1,875 (73.8) X Height 1,715 (67.5), Wheelbase 2,750 (108.3) mm(in) Curb weight China: 1,870kg (4,122.6lbs) FWD/4WD. AC synchronous motors (Max output: 160kW/218hp/217hp, 225kW/233kW/317ps (160kW/217.6ps + 73kW/99.3ps), Peak torque: 309.9Nm/31.6kgf-m, 480Nm (310Nm＋170Nm)) Lithium-ion battery (Capacity: 58kWh/60.3kWh, 8...

Electric / Autonomous  Updated at: 2023/11/16

Kia, Middle East and Africa to showcase its vehicles at the Geneva International Motor Show 2023, Qatar On October 5, Kia Middle East & Africa announced that it will be showcasing its range of vehicles, including Telluride, Sportage, K8 HEV, K5 HEV, Sorento HEV, EV6, EV9, and the concept EV5 at the Geneva International Motor Show, from October 5-14, 2023, in Doha, Qatar. Kia will be hosting a press conference at the show on October 6, 2023, to un...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/05

est Korean e-commerce platform. Hyundai-Kia’s electrification strategy Hyundai Motor Group On April 11, 2023, Hyundai Motor Group announced that it will have a total lineup of 31 EV models in 2030. The Group plans to invest KRW 24 trillion in the domestic EV industry through Hyundai Motor, Kia, and Hyundai MOBIS by 2030. The Group aims to boost its annual EV production volume to 1.51 million units in Korea and 3.64 million units in overs...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/07/05

oduction of its high-performance N series in China and celebrated the world premiere of its first model, the Elantra N. The Hyundai EV concept car RN22e and the hydrogen/electric hybrid concept car N Vision 74 also made their China premieres. The Kia brand exhibited three EV models: the EV6 GT, the EV5 concept car, and the EV9 concept car. The Genesis brand exhibited the G80 electric sedan.   Among the American brands, the HV (hybrid vehicle) ve...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/05/26

eat Wall Motor will unveil a new smart four-wheel drive hybrid technology. In addition, the major companies have all announced sales targets and product plans for 2023.   Foreign automakers will accelerate the shift to NEVs (NEV: battery electric vehicles, plug-in hybrids, and fuel cell vehicles). Kia, Honda, and Stellantis announced their electrification strategies. Volkswagen and Toyota are aggressively upgrading their plants to expand their e...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2023/04/28

OEM Electrification Strategies: Strengthening HVs and diversifying into EVs, PHVs, and FCVs Toyota, Honda, Hyundai-Kia, GM, and Ford trends Summary OEM plans to strengthen HV and diversify electric models such as EVs, PHVs, and FCVs Toyota: Aims for 5.5 million electrified vehicles and 1 million EV and FCV in 2030 Honda: Clarity series introduced, with plans to electrify two-thirds of Honda vehicles sold globally in 2030 Hyundai-Kia: Expanded lin...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2018/05/01

t vehicle sales volumes will decrease from over 90% in 2018 to roughly 70% in 2025. Conversely, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and mild hybrid electric vehicles (MHEVs) featuring a 48V system will see remarkable growth. The next report is scheduled to present an overview of Toyota, Honda, Hyundai/Kia, GM, and Ford's electrification strategies. Related Reports: CES 2018: Growing prevalence of electric vehicles (Jan. 2018) IAA 2017: German OEMs e...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2018/04/06