Hyundai Motor Türkiye (HMTR), which has been continuing its production in Türkiye uninterrupted for nearly 30 years, will strengthen its IONIQ 3 investment, which will start mass production in August, with a new battery factory. Hyundai Motor Türkiye, which allocated 55 million euros of the total investment of 715 million euros to the battery factory, will combine the cells with the automation system together with Hyundai Mobis. With this investment, more than 300 people will be employed in the first phase and will also contribute to the knowledge needed by the sector in electric vehicle production.
Expressing his views on the new investment, Hyundai Motor Turkey Sales, Marketing and After-Sales General Manager Murat Berkel said, “We have produced 3.3 million vehicles in our Izmit factory, Hyundai’s first overseas facility, since 1997. Today, as Hyundai Motor Turkey, we are very proud to announce the new battery investment. I think this investment, which is very important for both our country and the Turkish automotive industry, will contribute to the growth of our brand in Türkiye.”
Within the scope of the investment, which has reached its final stage, it is expected to produce 27 thousand units this year and over 40 thousand units next year. NMC battery cells are supplied from Hungary, and all LFP type short-range batteries are supplied from China. The battery investment is not only for IONIQ 3, which will start mass production in August; In the future, it is aimed to create a strong infrastructure for new electric and hybrid vehicle models and to support the domestic sub-industry.
The battery factory, established on a total area of 30,000 square meters, will employ 27 robots and will also be packaged ready for vehicle production without human touch. Contributing to the country’s economy and employment, Hyundai’s second domestic electric model, IONIQ 3, will be introduced to Türkiye in August and will be offered for sale in Türkiye in September with two different battery and power options.
Automobile Magazine – English News
Source link 2026-06-17 21:29:00
