Hyundai, SK On to Build New Battery Plant in Bartow Co. Georgia

Hyundai and SK On have announced a partnership to build a battery manufacturing plant in Bartow County, GA. The plant will supply EV batteries to Hyundai dealerships throughout the U.S. In early December, Georgia governor Brian Kemp announced the news welcoming Hyundai Motor Group and SK On’s decision to break ground in Bartow Co., GA.

The automotive landscape is undoubtedly going electric. Nothing has solidified this more than the development of new facilities around the country. The newest facility is coming to Bartow County, GA, bringing thousands of new jobs to area residents.

SK On, established in 2021, is the lithium-ion battery subsidiary branch of SK Innovation. In nearby Commerce, Georgia, SK currently employs over 2,000 area residents at its SK Battery America facility. The partnership between SK On and Hyundai Motor Group will allow continued innovation and development for electric vehicles. Upon completion, the facility will supply Hyundai Motor Group plants throughout the U.S. with critical battery and power components for electric vehicles.

New Hyundai Facility Said to Bring 3,500 New Jobs

Officials detail that the company expects to begin operation in 2025. Upon completion, the new facility will bring over 3,500 jobs to the nearby community.

Bartow County Sole Commissioner Steve Taylor shared the news, “We thank the owners of the former Bartow Centre Industrial property. Together, we pursued this extraordinary economic development project. The project will have regional benefits for job seekers in the area and establishes Bartow in Georgia’s EV ecosystem in a significant way.”

Georgia Welcomes Economic Boost

According to state officials, the facility will be one of the largest infrastructure and economic developments in the state’s history. Hyundai Motor Group and SK On will invest roughly $4 to $5 billion dollars into Bartow County. The facility is set to be built in a site zoned for manufacturing and industrial facilities located just off Highway 411.

In announcing the news, Senator Kemp shared, “Hyundai Motor Group and SK On are valued partners and key players in our state’s ever-growing automotive industry.” Kemp added, “Since day one, my administration has been focused on bringing jobs and opportunity to communities across the state that may have been overlooked in the past. SK and HMG share this goal, and we’re proud they are choosing to invest even further in this No. 1 state for business.”

The Future of EVs Remains Bright

The announcement is set to push Georgia into being a hub for EV and battery manufacturing. With the SK-operated battery plant in Jackson county and Hyundai’s $5.54 billion EV factory being built near Savannah, Georgia, is making a name for itself in the EV space. This new joint venture with Hyundai Motor Group and SK On proves it will continue to build on that growth.

According to the Governor, Hyundai Motor Group and SK On have signed a memorandum of understanding regarding the partnership. The two will continue discussions for plans on the partnership and the overall operations of the facility. Both companies have shared they will provide the public with updated information as it becomes available.

To learn more about Hyundai’s commitment to EVs and available models, visit your local Hyundai dealership today.