Hyundai responds to reports of production expansion at Bryan County plant
Hyundai weighs Bryan County Metaplant boost as CEO floats 800,000 vehicles by 2028
BRYAN COUNTY, Ga. —
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Hyundai is responding to reports that it could significantly expand production at its Metaplant in Bryan County.
The plant is currently targeted to produce up to 500,000 electric and hybrid vehicles each year.
Hyundai Considering Production Increase
Hyundai CEO José Muñoz recently told CNBC the company was considering increasing annual production from 500,000 vehicles to as many as 800,000 by 2028.
In a statement shared with WJCL 22 News, Hyundai Motor North America said:
“Hyundai Motor Group is investing $26 billion to expand its U.S. operations through 2028, reinforcing a robust U.S. manufacturing base.
Hyundai remains committed to producing more than 80 percent of the vehicles it sells in the U.S. domestically by 2030.
We continuously evaluate demand and market conditions to identify opportunities to increase U.S. production.
At present, Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) is targeted to produce up to 500,000 electric and hybrid vehicles annually.
We are evaluating opportunities to add production capacity in the U.S., but no final decisions have been made, and we have nothing further to announce at this time.”
The statement confirms the company is evaluating additional production capacity, but no expansion has been approved.
$26 Billion U.S. Investment
Hyundai says it is investing $26 billion to expand its U.S. operations through 2028.
The company also remains committed to producing more than 80% of the vehicles it sells in the United States domestically by 2030.
For now, Hyundai says the Bryan County Metaplant remains targeted for annual production of up to 500,000 electric and hybrid vehicles.