Kia Confirms EV Production In The USA Will Start In 2025

Kia appears to be the next manufacturer to invest a large sum of money in the USA for electric vehicle production with the plan of starting operations by the first half of 2025. With EVs to be assembled at Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA), this initiative builds on Kia's already strong presence in Georgia. Kia's existing production facility in West Point was established in 2006 and is said to be one of the largest single foreign investments in the state. 40% of the brand's sales in the USA stem from its West Point factory.

Future Kia EVs will be produced at therecently announced $5.5 billion plant. It will be equipped to produce 300,000 vehicles a year.

HMGMA was revealed to us five months ago and is set to create 8,100 jobs in Georgia over the next few years as a local supply chain for batteries and other EV components is established. Kia already assembles the Telluride, Sorento, Sportage, and K5 in Georgia, and HMGMA can add to that list with EVs like the EV6 and upcoming EV9.

West Point has contributed over $10 million in support to the state's communities of which $6 million was put towards educational programs. The South Korean brand has also helped lead a charitable initiative for the needy and contributed large sums to charities in Bryan County and American Red Cross for Hurricane Ian relief efforts.