Hybrid becomes Hyundai Motor's new US strategy
Hyundai Motor is expanding hybrid production and local sourcing in the United States, in a strategic shift to blunt the impact of tariffs. The effort — unveiled at its 2026 CEO Investor Day on Wednesday — is centered on its plan to offer more than 10 hybrid models in North America by 2030, with a goal of making hybrids account for around half of its regional sales there. The strategy goes beyond…
Hyundai Motor is altering its US strategy by enhancing hybrid production and local sourcing to counteract the effects of tariffs. This move, announced during the 2026 CEO Investor Day on Wednesday, focuses on increasing the number of hybrid models offered in North America to over ten by 2030, with the aim of hybrids making up about half of the company's regional sales.
The strategy also includes raising local parts sourcing to 80 percent by 2030, up from the previous 60 percent target, to establish a more localized supply chain and lessen the impact of trade-related costs. Production of these hybrid vehicles will take place at Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama and Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America in Georgia.
The company's shift occurs amidst a more uncertain US auto market, where Hyundai Motor is currently facing a 15 percent tariff on automobiles and ongoing uncertainty regarding future US trade policy, which is influencing the automaker's long-term investment decisions.
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