Hyundai’s Metaplant in Georgia Celebrates Grand Opening
Hyundai Motor Group marked a significant milestone with the grand opening of its new electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing facility, the Hyundai Metaplant, in Bryan County, Georgia. The event, celebrated on March 26, 2025, underscores Hyundai's commitment to expanding its EV production in the United States.
The Metaplant, located in South Georgia, is set to revolutionize the region's economy by initially producing 300,000 vehicles annually, with plans to increase output to 500,000 cars per year. This ambitious expansion is expected to create thousands of jobs and stimulate economic growth in the area.
Local and state officials, along with Hyundai executives, attended the grand opening, highlighting the collaborative effort between the company and the community. The facility not only represents a leap forward in EV production but also positions Georgia as a key player in the future of sustainable transportation.
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Is Hyundai opening a plant in Louisiana?
Hyundai Motor Group unveiled plans Monday for a $6 billion steel plant in Louisiana to provide the metal needed for its auto factories in Alabama and Georgia. The announcement came as part of a broader $21 billion investment into U.S. manufacturing facilities including EV factories.
Is Hyundai investing in the US?
South Korean carmaking giant Hyundai has unveiled $21bn (£16.3bn) of investment in the US just days before President Donald Trump is set to impose new tariffs on trading partners. The plan includes a new $5.8bn steel plant in the southern state of Louisiana.
Where will the steel mill be in Louisiana?
Construction of the facility is expected to begin in the third quarter of 2026. The project, located in Donaldsonville, will be the company's first steel mill in the United States and is expected to create an estimated 1,300 direct jobs.
Where is Hyundai building the new plant?
DONALDSONVILLE, La. — A new Hyundai steel plant worth $5 billion will be built in Ascension Parish near Donaldsonville, according to an announcement made by President Donald Trump and Gov. Jeff Landry. The plant will serve as a steel supply mill for Hyundai, supporting U.S. assembly plants.
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