Hyundai Opens $7.6B Georgia EV Plant, Plans Expansion to 500,000 Vehicles Annually

The state’s largest economic development project will produce EVs and hybrids, including the Ioniq 9 SUV, as part of Hyundai's $21 billion U.S. investment strategy.

Hyundai Motor Group officially opened its $7.6 billion Metaplant in Bryan County, Georgia, marking the state's largest economic development project to date.
The facility's production capacity will increase from 300,000 to 500,000 vehicles annually, including electric and hybrid models like the Ioniq 5 and upcoming Ioniq 9 SUV.
Hyundai's broader $21 billion U.S. investment plan includes a $6 billion steel plant in Louisiana and aims to localize production to avoid tariffs on imports.
The Georgia Metaplant is expected to create 8,500 direct jobs by 2031 and over 58,200 total jobs through suppliers and related industries.
The plant incorporates advanced technologies such as AI, robotics, and real-time data systems to optimize manufacturing processes and efficiency.