Hyundai and SK On Name US Battery Joint Venture

New facility in Georgia to supply EV batteries for Hyundai, Kia and Genesis models.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 3:09pm

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An extreme close-up of the pebbled, metallic surface of a lithium-ion battery cell, conceptually representing the advanced materials and engineering behind modern electric vehicle technology.The new US battery joint venture between Hyundai and SK On will supply cells for electric vehicles, supporting the growing domestic EV market.Bartow Today

Hyundai Motor Group and SK On have officially named their new US battery joint venture 'Hyundai SK Battery Manufacturing America' (HSBMA). The Bartow County, Georgia facility is nearing completion and will supply batteries for Hyundai, Kia and Genesis electric vehicles, boosting North American battery production capacity.

Why it matters

This joint venture represents a significant investment by Hyundai and SK On to expand their EV battery manufacturing footprint in the United States, supporting the growing demand for domestically-produced electric vehicles. The new facility will help Hyundai Motor Group meet its electrification goals while also contributing to the broader push for increased North American battery production capacity.

The details

The Bartow County, Georgia facility is near completion and will supply batteries for Hyundai, Kia and Genesis electric vehicles built in the US. The joint venture, named Hyundai SK Battery Manufacturing America (HSBMA), is a collaboration between Hyundai Motor Group and battery maker SK On.

  • The Bartow County facility is nearing completion.

The players

Hyundai Motor Group

A South Korean multinational automotive manufacturer that includes the Hyundai, Kia and Genesis brands.

SK On

A South Korean battery manufacturer and a subsidiary of SK Innovation, one of the largest energy companies in South Korea.

Hyundai SK Battery Manufacturing America (HSBMA)

The new US battery joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group and SK On.

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The takeaway

This joint venture between Hyundai and SK On represents a strategic move to expand domestic EV battery production capacity in the United States, supporting the growing demand for electric vehicles and Hyundai Motor Group's electrification goals.