--- title: "Hyundai Eyes Georgia for New U.S. EV Plant: Report" description: "Hyundai hasn't confirmed anything yet, but a new EV manufacturing plant in Georgia would make a lot of sense." date: "2022-05-09" modified: "2022-05-09" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/tech/hyundai-eyes-georgia-for-new-u-s-ev-plant-report" categories: - "Car Tech" - "Electric Vehicles" - "Hyundai News" - "Manufacturing" - "News" - "News by Brand" tags: - "Electric Vehicle" - "Hyundai" --- # Hyundai Eyes Georgia for New U.S. EV Plant: Report ![The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is a stylish EV.]() *\Hyundai\* As Hyundai continues to expand its EV lineup, it needs some more space to work. So, it's looking to open up a new and dedicated EV-manufacturing shop in the 'States. While a location hasn't been set in stone just, Hyundai is apparently eyeballing Georgia, which would make it state neighbors to its other manufacturing plant in Alabama. Hyundai is said to have already had discussions with state representatives from Georgia, though the automaker's representatives declined to comment on specifics about where this new plant might be, according to [*Reuters*](). "We are excited to announce a new EV plant plan in the United States soon, but we do not have details to share at this stage," a Hyundai rep told the outlet. It's not clear how many jobs this could create or how much Hyundai would be investing in the project as a whole. In response to *The Drive's* request for a statement, a Hyundai spokesperson said: "Hyundai Motor Group is committed to accelerating electrification in the US. We are to build a new EV plant in the US. However, at this stage, no further details have yet been decided." Wherever this new plant ends up, it will be responsible for building EVs for both Hyundai and Kia, likely starting with a couple of SUVs such as the [Hyundai Ioniq 7]() and Kia EV9. This also comes shortly after Hyundai's announcement to build an all-electric variant of the [Genesis GV70]() at its main Alabama plant, alongside the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid. It's unclear if production for future Genesis EVs would move to Georgia—or wherever the new EV plant ends up to be—or if it will stay in Alabama. ![A Hyundai Ioniq 5 is parked on a street.]() *Hyundai* By 2030, there should be 31 total electric vehicles across all three brands: six from Genesis, nine from Hyundai, and 14 from Kia. Though, there's currently no word on how many of those EVs will be built at this new American plant. While Hyundai hasn't yet confirmed Georgia as its new EV home, it does make a lot of sense. Its battery supplier, SK On, just recently built two plants in Georgia to supply batteries to Volkswagen and Ford, according to *Reuters*. This makes Georgia a natural fit for a new Hyundai EV plant. This is a big deal because it signifies Kia and Hyundai's intent to really go in on battery-electric cars in the U.S. It would join [General Motors]() and [Ford]() in making large investments in domestic battery and vehicle manufacturing plants. Earlier this year, GM [announced]() that it will invest more than $7 billion in building a new battery cell plant and converting an existing plant to build its full-size electric pickup trucks. Last year, Ford [announced]() BlueOval City, a complex in west Tennessee for building batteries and electric F-Series pickup trucks. Hyundai's already said that [it will invest]() $7.4 billion in American EV manufacturing; it's likely that this new plant is part of that. *Got a tip? Email tips@thedrive.com.* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()