Hyundai to start manufacturing IONIQ 5 electric SUVs at new Georgia plant this fall

Hyundai Motor Group says it plans to begin manufacturing IONIQ 5 electric SUVs at its sprawling new plant in Georgia this fall. The South Korean automaker named for the first time Tuesday the model of electric vehicle it will produce at its $7.6 billion EV and battery plant west of Savannah. The announcement came before the 2025 model of the IONIC 5 has been unveiled to the public. Hyundai began production of the electric SUVs with its 2022 model. The company said in a news release that sales have jumped 43% this year compared to last. It says the Georgia plant is expected to open in the fourth quarter, but it didn't say which month.