Hyundai Motor Group has announced that it will expand its investment in the United States to $26 billion between 2025 and 2028. The move reinforces the Group’s long-term commitment to innovation, job creation, and sustainable growth across key industries, including steel, automotive, and robotics.
This new investment adds $5 billion to the previously disclosed $21 billion plan unveiled in March 2025, further advancing Hyundai’s strategic initiatives in critical sectors. By 2028, the Group also expects to create 25,000 direct jobs in the U.S.
Strategic Steel Production: Hyundai will establish a new steel plant in Louisiana to support industries such as automotive manufacturing, strengthen local supply chains, and enhance industrial resilience.
Expanded Automotive Manufacturing Capacity: Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation will significantly increase their U.S. production capacities, enabling faster and more efficient responses to evolving consumer needs.
Robotics Innovation Hub: The Group will build an advanced robotics facility with an annual production capacity of 30,000 units. Covering design, production, testing, and applications, the hub will serve as a central base for the U.S. robotics ecosystem.
Through these initiatives, Hyundai Motor Group aims to generate around 25,000 direct jobs in the U.S. over the next four years, contributing substantially to the national economy. The Group is also accelerating technology commercialization through its U.S.-based affiliates Boston Dynamics (robotics) and Motional (autonomous driving), while expanding partnerships with leading American companies in AI, robotics, and autonomous technologies.
Since entering the U.S. market in 1986, Hyundai has invested more than $20.5 billion, aligning its growth with the country’s economic development. This latest commitment further highlights Hyundai Motor Group’s unwavering dedication to the U.S. economy and its role as a reliable partner in innovation, sustainability, and long-term prosperity.
