Kia Georgia Assembles 2025 EV9 SUV
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The 2025 Kia EV9, the first electric vehicle to be assembled in Georgia, joins Kia’s lineup of award-winning SUVs at the West Point facility. This historic milestone was celebrated with notable attendees including Governor Brian Kemp and Kia executives.
Key Highlights:
- First Electric Vehicle in Georgia: The 2025 Kia EV9 is the first saleable electric vehicle assembled in the state of Georgia.
- Significant Investment: The project is part of a $200 million expansion, adding around 200 new jobs.
- Kia’s Commitment: Kia’s investment in e-mobility highlights their ongoing dedication to the U.S. market and Georgia.
Historic Milestone in Georgia
Kia Georgia’s assembly plant in West Point marked a significant milestone with the assembly of the all-electric 2025 EV9 three-row SUV. This vehicle is the first saleable electric vehicle to be assembled in the state. The event was graced by SeungKyu (Sean) Yoon, President and CEO of Kia North America and Kia America, along with Georgia Governor Brian Kemp and James Watson, Kia Georgia’s Vice President of Production.
“Marty and I were privileged to be part of this monumental accomplishment by the Kia Georgia team,” said Governor Kemp. “This expansion of Kia’s operations in our state and the addition of this incredible new product line to the vehicles already being built in West Point is just the latest example of what comes from state and local partners working with this valued job creator. I want to congratulate the Kia Georgia team members on today’s achievement and thank them for choosing the Peach State yet again as we work to become the e-mobility capital of the nation.”
Expansion and Job Creation
The introduction of the EV9 is part of a broader $200 million expansion, which has created approximately 200 new jobs at the plant. This expansion allows Kia Georgia to assemble both electric vehicles and traditional products on the same assembly line, increasing the plant’s flexibility and capacity.
“Today’s launch of the Kia EV9 in Georgia is the latest example of Kia’s commitment to the U.S. market and the state of Georgia,” said Yoon. “Through Plan S, Kia is poised to be a leader in the e-mobility sector for years to come. Having achieved prestigious accolades such as World Car of the Year, World EV of the Year, and North American Utility Vehicle of the Year, EV9 will be in excellent hands with the team members at Kia Georgia and their track record for assembling award-winning, world-renowned products speaks for itself.”
Commitment to Excellence
Stuart Countess, President and CEO of Kia Georgia, reflected on the progress since the first Kia vehicle was assembled at the plant on November 16, 2009. He credited the Kia Georgia team for their dedication and ability to turn challenges into opportunities.
“Today, the Kia Georgia team is still going as strong as ever, continuing that mindset of turning challenges into opportunities,” said Countess. “We are excited for this chance to add Kia’s flagship EV to our facility and to enter this new era at Kia Georgia with the same quality focus of assembling the best vehicles in the world, right here in West Point.”
About Kia Georgia
Kia Georgia, Inc. is Kia Corporation’s first manufacturing site in North America, based in Seoul, Korea. The facility, with an annual capacity of 350,000 units, is located on 2,200 acres in West Point, Georgia. It began mass production on November 16, 2009, and is home to the Telluride SUV, Sorento SUV (excluding HEV and PHEV models), Sportage SUV (excluding HEV and PHEV models), and the all-electric EV9 SUV.
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