News, 28 August 2025
Hyundai Motor Group announced that it will raise its US investment to $26 billion over the next four years, increasing its earlier March pledge by $5 billion. The move strengthens the Korean auto giant’s push into automobiles, steel, robotics, and advanced technologies while aligning with Washington’s industrial policies.
The announcement came after Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung Euisun attended the Korea-US Business Roundtable in Washington following the bilateral summit.
“The additional $5 billion investment will primarily fund the new robotics plant while also expanding efforts in automotive, steel, autonomous driving, AI, and future businesses,” a Hyundai official said.
At the center of this expansion is a robotics factory with a 30,000-unit annual capacity, which will serve as Hyundai’s US robotics hub. The company views robotics as a key growth driver, having acquired Massachusetts-based Boston Dynamics in 2021. The subsidiary has developed advanced robots including Atlas, a humanoid robot designed for industrial tasks, and Spot, a four-legged robot used in inspections.
Hyundai also plans to expand US automobile production beyond last year’s 700,000 units, with a broader lineup of hybrids, internal combustion models, and EVs. This comes after production was hit by Washington’s tariff hikes, which were recently reduced from 25% to 15%. To strengthen its EV supply chain, Hyundai will expand local sourcing, increase parts manufacturing, and boost logistics capacity.
Another major initiative is the construction of a 2.7-million-ton electric arc furnace steel plant in Louisiana, announced in March. Operated by Hyundai Steel, the facility will produce low-carbon, high-quality steel for Hyundai and other US industries.
The group also plans to deepen collaborations with US partners in autonomous driving, AI, and software-defined vehicles. Key subsidiaries such as Boston Dynamics and Motional (its joint venture with Aptiv) will accelerate commercialization in these areas.
Hyundai’s March pledge of $21 billion, announced alongside Donald Trump at the White House, allocated funds across automotive ($8.6B), steel and logistics ($6.1B), and advanced tech sectors including robotics, AI, and Advanced Air Mobility ($6.3B). The updated $26 billion plan reinforces Hyundai’s commitment to becoming a central player in the US manufacturing and innovation landscape.
