Last October, South Korean automaker Hyundai fired a new $7.6 billion factory just west of Savannah, Georgia.
The first model to roll off the line? 2025 version of the popular Ioniq 5 Electric SUV.
Hyundai's Georgia plant has already pushed out 300,000 cars a year. Thanks to Trump's planned tariffs on 25% foreign cars, the company plans to increase its capacity to 500,000.
As someone who has had the opportunity to test a test drive, let me tell you: the move to America has made it a good world.
For one thing, the 2025 IONIQ 5 has been looking a little more sturdy these days. That is, it springs up in the new off-road XRT trim, designed for light off-roading.
Also, the newest one this year is the Tesla (NACS) charging port. This will expand your charging options with something like 17,000 charging stations. It's good to know if you're going on a cross-country road trip or take your kids to soccer.
Hyundai's Georgia plant has already pushed out 300,000 cars a year. Thanks to Trump's planned tariffs on 25% foreign cars, the company plans to increase its capacity to 500,000.
It seems that local demand is there. Last year, the Ioniq 5 was the second most sold EV in the United States, not made by Tesla. After a while at the back of the steering wheel, you will understand why.
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