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Hyundai's new Georgia EV plant adds its 18th supplier as an extensive US network unfolds
Hyundai’s $7.6 billion EV plant in Georgia gained its 18th supplier as the automaker builds an extensive US supply chain. The plant, slated to open as early as next month, will produce US-made Hyundai electric vehicles, starting with its updated 2025 IONIQ 5.
Hyundai’s Georgia EV plant attracts its 18th supplier
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced that Shinsung Petrochemical will invest $11.2 million in a new manufacturing facility in Toombs County.
Shinsung, a leading auto sealant company, will be a key supplier for Hyundai’s new Metaplant in Bryan County.
“We are excited that Shinsung is joining that growing network of suppliers locating in rural communities,” Kemp said. The new facility, scheduled to open in 2025, will be the first in Toombs County, creating over 30 new jobs.
The company is the 18th supplier to invest in Hyundai’s new Georgia EV plant. Hyundai is investing $7.6 billion to develop the facility, directly creating 8,500 jobs in the state.
Another $5 billion EV battery plant with SK On is being built in Bartow County, GA, creating an additional 3,500 positions.
EVs are creating jobs and attracting investments in GA
Since 2018, Georgia has attracted over $28 billion in investments to build electric vehicles, batteries, and other clean energy initiatives. The funding has already attracted over 36,000 new jobs.
According to a recent Center for Automotive Research study, Hyundai’s plant will create more than 58,200 new jobs while attracting over $12.6 billion in investments in Georgia.
Hyundai will open the new facility as early as October. The first model to roll off the assembly line will be the updated 2025 IONIQ 5, which will have more range, a sleek new design, and a Tesla NACS charging port. Hyundai will also launch its first three-row electric SUV, the IONIQ 9, which will also be built at the facility.
Although initially, vehicles built at the facility will only be eligible for a partial $3,750 tax credit, Hyundai expects its US-made EVs to qualify for the full $7,500 once the battery unit comes online.
Hyundai’s 2025 IONIQ 5 gained a new XRT variant for those looking to “play in the dirt and have all-electric adventures.”
| 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 powertrain | Trim | 2024MY Range | New Range (Targeted) |
| AWD | Limited SE/SEL XRT |
260 miles 260 miles N/A |
+250 to +280 miles |
| RWD | SE/ SEL/ Limited Se Standard Range |
303 miles 220 miles |
+310 miles +240 miles |
The rugged trim adds “XRT-exclusive” front and rear bumpers, side skirts, and other aggressive design elements.
After topping Ford and GM in US electric vehicle sales in the second quarter, Hyundai Motor (including Kia) looks to establish its position for the future. According to Motor Intelligence, Hyundai and Kia accounted for 10% of US electric vehicle sales in Q2, outpacing Ford (7.4%) and GM (6.3%).
With US production and advanced new EVs on the way, Hyundai wants an even bigger share of the market.
Source: Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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ATHENS, Ga. – Designated hitter Daniel Jackson and centerfielder Rylan Lujo combined for nine RBI Sunday, leading fifth-ranked Georgia to a 12-1 win over LSU at Foley Field.
Georgia improved to 41-11 overall, 21-6 in the SEC, while LSU dropped to 29-24 overall and 9-18 in conference play.
The Tigers return to action at 6:30 p.m. CT Thursday when they play host to Florida in Game 1 of a three-game SEC series in Alex Box Stadium, Skip Bertman Field. Thursday’s game will be broadcast on the LSU Sports Radio Network and streamed on SEC Network +.
“Georgia won the moments in this series,” said LSU coach Jay Johnson. “They’re going to score, so you’ve got to capitalize against them when you have scoring opportunities on offense.”
Georgia starting pitcher Caden Aoki (8-0) was the winner, limiting LSU to one run on four hits in 5.0 innings with two walks and seven strikeouts.
LSU right-hander Casan Evans (2-3), making his first appearance since April 17 versus Texas A&M, started the game Sunday and was charged with the loss, working 1.2 innings and allowing four runs on four hits with two walks and three strikeouts.
“I thought Casan’s stuff looked great, and that’s good for him from a health standpoint,” Johnson said. “He’s a guy that the more he pitches, the better he is, so there might have been a little bit of rust, but I thought he competed fine.”
Georgia struck for four runs in the bottom of the second inning in an outburst highlighted by Jackson’s two-out, two-run single and an RBI single by second baseman Ryan Black.
The Tigers narrowed the gap to 4-1 in the third when designated hitter Omar Serna Jr. delivered an RBI single.
Georgia extended its lead to 7-1 in the fourth as Jackson launched a two-run homer and centerfielder Lujo lined a run-scoring single.
Lujo unloaded a grand slam in the fifth, giving the Bulldogs an 11-1 advantage.
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