After breaking ground on the site in October 2022, Hyundai Motor Group’s Metaplant America (HMGMA) in Bryan County, GA, is now open.
Hyundai completed construction in just under two years, fast-tracking production as it looks to gain an edge with US-made electric models.
“After validating its production processes to ensure its vehicles meet Hyundai Motor Group’s high standards, (the Savannah plant) has started initial production of customer vehicles ahead of schedule,” a statement from Hyundai on Friday read (via The Atlanta Journal-Constitution).
The new facility is a significant milestone for Hyundai and Georgia as the largest economic development project in state history.
Hyundai initially invested $5 billion into the facility, which later grew to a whopping $7.6 billion. Just last week, the plant added its 18th supplier as Hyundai builds an extensive US network. Hyundai alone is creating an additional 8,500 jobs in the area.
I wonder if that means they’ll be eligible for EV credits?
Hyundai said models built at its new GA plant would be eligible for a $3,750 tax credit.
Once it begins building batteries at the plant, Hyundai expects new IONIQ 5 models to qualify for the full $7,500.
From the article linked inside this one about the 2025 Ioniq 5
Does it matter what percentage of parts are manufactured in the US?
I feel like it did. I don’t recall.I think the battery, mostly. But the car has to be made in the US
I like Hyundai as a brand, and generally like the way they look, but I think these will look old very quickly.
I’m waiting for the 2025 model (with a rear wiper) to hit the used market, in case my 2019 Kona needs to be replaced at some point. Though I will miss the turning lights.
How much are they paying those guys? Because Hyundai has child slaves in their supply chain, so I’m sure they’re not using Union labor. Fuck Hyundai.
While we’re at it, fuck Toyota. They don’t pay for shit either.
All these guys ripping on American cars all over Lemmy but at the end of the day I’d rather make 40 bucks an hour putting together UAW made Chevys than 14 an hour building Toyotas or trash ass plastic Hyundai.
