Originally intended for just electric vehicle production, Hyundai’s future Georgia facility will now also produce hybrid vehicles, according to CBT News.
While the Bryan County, Georgia factory was initially planned to solely manufacture EVs, the automaker made the decision for an expansion following the release of its first-quarter earnings.
During a quarterly shareholders call, Hyundai executives said there was a spike in hybrid demand since the beginning of 2024, outpacing EV demand in some regions. Its first quarter saw EV sales fall and hybrid demand increase.
The Georgia facility is slated to launch production later this year, producing up to 300,000 units annually that will include hybrid vehicles such as the Tucson.
