Hyundai Metaplant GA
Ellabell, GA | EV
12-Month Risk Trend
Monthly scores calculated from weighted factor assessments. Historical data reflects month-end evaluations.
Risk Score Breakdown
Four equally-weighted factors. Workforce and power/grid constraints embedded within. Confidence interval reflects data recency and source reliability.
Score Change Log
Audit trail of risk score changes with rationale. Full derivation notes available upon request.
| Date | Old | New | Change | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | -- | -- | -- | Monthly review; see RAID log for details |
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Key Risks
Hyundai Metaplant Georgia achieved on-time delivery with production ahead of schedule. Production of the 2025 IONIQ 5 began in October 2024, ahead of schedule, with a grand opening in March 2025. The plant can produce 500,000 vehicles annually across Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis brands with 3,200+ employees. Hyundai announced an additional $21B U.S. investment from 2025-2028. The facility employs AI-optimized production and Boston Dynamics robots for quality inspection. Total Georgia investment is $12.6B. (Sources: Hyundai Metaplant America Press Release Mar 2025; Georgia.org; Hyundai Motor Group Newsroom)
RAID Log
Risk assessments reviewed monthly. Last review: Jan 9, 2026
| Risk | Impact | Probability | Mitigation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EV market competition | MEDIUM | MEDIUM | Strong Ioniq product lineup |
| IRA compliance requirements | MEDIUM | LOW | U.S. production qualifies for credits |
| Action | Owner | Due Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IONIQ 5/6 volume production ramp | Operations | Ongoing | COMPLETE |
| Genesis EV line addition | Manufacturing | 2025 | ACTIVE |
| 500,000 annual capacity achievement | Operations | 2026 | ACTIVE |
| Issue | Severity | Status | Resolution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Production ramp | LOW | ACTIVE | On track for 2025 production |
| Decision | Date | Rationale | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia metaplant | 2022 | $7.6B investment; integrated EV hub | 300,000 units annual capacity |
| Ioniq production allocation | 2023-24 | Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6 for U.S. market | IRA tax credit eligibility |
Upcoming Milestones
Dates from official company announcements and regulatory filings