Kia, owned by Hyundai Motor Company (OTC: HYMTF) is investing more than $200 million to transform Georgia’s West Point assembly plant. The car manufacturer plans to assemble the all-electric 2024 EV9 three-row SUV in the second quarter of 2024. The expansion is expected to create nearly 200 additional jobs in Troup County with EV9 joining the Telluride, Sorento and Sportage SUVs and the K5 mid-size sedan as the fifth model to be assembled at Kia Georgia. Also Read: Hyundai Workers In South Korea
This will be Kia's second all-electric model in its EV lineup series. Kia is launching its next big electric vehicle later this year, with pre-orders starting next quarter.