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Hyundai opens $7.6bn EV megaplant in Georgia

...aims to outpace Tesla, General Motors

Michael Olabode Williams by Michael Olabode Williams
June 3, 2025
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Hyundai has officially launched its massive $7.6 billion electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing hub in Georgia, a bold move that positions the South Korean auto giant in direct competition with Tesla, GM, and Rivian on US soil.

The new facility, called the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA), sits on a 3,000-acre site in Ellabell, just 20 miles from the Port of Savannah. It’s expected to produce up to 500,000 EVs and hybrids annually for Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis.

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For American buyers, this means faster access to high-tech EVs like the Ioniq 5 and the flagship Ioniq 9 SUV, both assembled on-site. For Hyundai, it eliminates costly import tariffs and boosts its chances of competing head-to-head with Tesla’s Model Y and GM’s Chevy Blazer EV.

A factory built for the future

Construction began in late 2022 and took just two years to complete. With 11 buildings totalling 7.5 million square feet, the HMGMA is among the most advanced auto plants in the world.

Inside, nearly 300 autonomous robots, known as AGVs, transport stamped metal parts and partially assembled vehicles across the facility. Quality checks are conducted not just by 1,300 human employees (known as “Meta Pros”), but also by robot dogs from Boston Dynamics, a company Hyundai acquired in 2021.

“We built this plant with the next 50 years in mind,” said Tedros Mengiste, COO of Genesis North America. “It’s our commitment to clean energy, local jobs, and global leadership.”

More than just EVs, it’s a U.S. investment strategy

The HMGMA joins Hyundai’s existing $3.2 billion factory in West Point, Georgia, making the company one of the largest foreign auto investors in the American South.

In March, Hyundai announced it would increase its U.S. investment to $21 billion by the end of the decade, signalling its long-term commitment to American manufacturing and clean mobility. The on-site battery facility, developed in partnership with LG, is expected to be operational by next year.

Hyundai’s Georgia plants employ thousands of locals, help stimulate the regional economy, and reduce reliance on overseas supply chains. With its prime location near rail lines and a major seaport, the Metaplant is perfectly positioned to serve both domestic and international markets.

Read more on Hyundai overtakes GM in U.S. EV market, eyes further growth

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