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Hyundai’s $21 Billion Manufacturing Plan in America: What Everyone Should Know

March 25, 2025

Hyundai will invest $21 billion in U.S. manufacturing, energy, and future tech by 2028
14,000 new full-time jobs are expected, with 100,000 more created indirectly
A new low-carbon steel mill in Louisiana will produce 2.7 million tons annually

What does a $21 billion commitment look like? For Hyundai Motor Group, it looks like 1.2 million vehicles made in America. Electric. Autonomous. And built with steel smelted just a few states over.

This is not a vision. It’s already underway.

The Hyundai U.S. investment 2025 plan is an aggressive playbook with clear goals: build more cars, create jobs, and plug into America’s energy and tech future. Between 2025 and 2028, Hyundai will inject $21 billion across manufacturing, logistics, robotics, AI, and clean energy. Add that to the $20.5 billion they’ve already poured in since 1986, and you start to understand the scale.

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It Starts With Cars. A Lot of Cars.

Let’s get one thing straight: this is production at scale.

$9 billion of Hyundai’s new U.S. investment is going straight into automotive manufacturing. The goal is to hit an annual output of 1.2 million vehicles from Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis by 2028—all made in America.

This goes way beyond slapping a “Made in USA” sticker on the back. Hyundai is scaling up operations at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama and Kia Autoland Georgia to handle real volume. And these aren’t cosmetic upgrades. We’re talking serious capacity increases, tighter production systems, and full-effort optimization. Every part, every process—dialed in.

And with Hyundai’s Metaplant America in Georgia now complete—called the “largest economic development project in Georgia’s history”—they’re not tiptoeing in. They’re building the house, not renting a room.

“Hyundai Motor Group is deepening its partnership with the United States, reinforcing our shared vision for American industrial leadership,” the company stated. “We’re proud to stand with you, and proud to build the future together.”

That future includes real, tangible jobs—14,000 new full-time positions by 2028, to be exact. And when you zoom out to suppliers and tech partners? That number skyrockets past 100,000.

Supply Chain: Built in the USA

Hyundai is betting on local. $6 billion of the Hyundai U.S. investment 2025 will be used to localize parts production—especially for EVs.

This is key. Battery packs, steel, chips—these are the bottlenecks. And Hyundai is building around them.

Hyundai Steel is adding an Electric Arc Furnace steel mill in Louisiana. Not imported, not shipped—made right here. It’ll pump out 2.7 million tons of low-carbon steel each year using recycled scrap, feeding directly into Hyundai’s U.S. factories. Fewer dependencies. Faster timelines. Stronger supply chain.

From auto clusters to localized logistics, this move is surgical. It’s not just about making EVs in America. It’s about making everything they need in America.

Betting Big on Tomorrow’s Tech

$6 billion more is tagged for future-forward tech and energy infrastructure. This is where things get spicy.

Robotics? Check.
Autonomous driving? Check.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Check.

Through Boston Dynamics, Hyundai plans to build an ecosystem for robot components—right here in the States. They’re also scaling up their partnership with NVIDIA to integrate AI into mobility solutions. Think smarter robotaxis, real-time adaptive driving, and smarter systems baked into every new vehicle.

Hyundai’s U.S.-based Advanced Air Mobility company, Supernal, is pushing for a 2028 launch of its first eVTOL aircraft—yes, flying vehicles are very much part of the plan.

Oh, and robotaxis? Already rolling. Hyundai’s work with Waymo and Aptiv is developing autonomous ride-hailing fleets. Not someday. Now.

They’re not just investing in hardware, either. Startups specializing in AI, robotics, and mobility are in Hyundai’s crosshairs, with venture capital and strategic funding locked in.

_{The self-driving Hyundai Ioniq 5 will be built in Georgia before getting Waymo’s modifications.}

Hyundai Powers Up U.S. EV Charging and Clean Energy

EV charging infrastructure is a massive part of the puzzle—and Hyundai knows it.

They’ve joined the IONNA charging alliance to expand the number of fast-charging stations across the country. And they’re getting even more ambitious—investing in renewable energy infrastructure and working with Holtec International to explore Small Modular Reactor (SMR) tech for clean nuclear energy.

This isn’t just about Hyundai cars. This is about powering the ecosystem they’ll thrive in.

_{IONNA is opening its first Rechargery in Apex NC, with fast EV chargers and extra amenities like a lounge and outdoor spaces.}

And It All Comes Together

The Hyundai U.S. investment 2025 strategy reaches across the entire industry—spanning everything from metalwork and mobility software to renewable energy and eVTOL aircraft. This goes far beyond expanding U.S. operations. Hyundai is challenging the way manufacturing, technology, and infrastructure are built and scaled in America.

It’s not flashy. It’s focused.

So if you’re wondering why Hyundai is suddenly all over the map—Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana—it’s because they’re building a foundation. Not chasing headlines.

You’ll see their work on highways, in neighborhoods, at charging stations, even in the skies. And that’s no exaggeration.