Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung Visits Hyundai Motor Türkiye to Review IONIQ 3 Production Readiness

Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung toured the IONIQ 3 production line at Hyundai Motor Türkiye (HMTR) on July 30, 2026, to assess manufacturing readiness and discuss sales strategy. The visit included meetings with local employees and a review of the plant’s infrastructure, which has been preparing for EV production since pilot runs began in May 2026. HMTR, Hyundai’s longest-running overseas facility, has produced over 3.4 million vehicles since 1997 and now aims to expand its EV lineup with the IONIQ 3.

The IONIQ 3 represents Hyundai Motor Türkiye’s first entry into electric vehicle production, following infrastructure upgrades completed in 2025. Chung emphasized maintaining high quality and safety standards throughout the manufacturing process, particularly for European customers. The plant also supplies battery systems via Hyundai Mobis’ nearby Battery System Assembly facility, which Chung inspected during the visit. Hyundai plans to launch the IONIQ 3 in Europe in the second half of 2026.

Hyundai Motor Türkiye, established in 1997, has expanded its annual production capacity to approximately 200,000 vehicles through projects in 2007 and 2013. The facility has manufactured models including the i10, i20, and Bayon, supporting Türkiye’s automotive sector through local partnerships and investment. HMTR’s workforce and supplier network have contributed to cumulative production of around 3.4 million vehicles over nearly three decades.

Hyundai Motor Group highlighted its long-term commitment to Türkiye through community initiatives, including scholarships for over 400 students annually and disaster relief efforts following the 2023 earthquakes. The Group has also restored Korean Park in Ankara and planted 22,500 trees under its IONIQ Forest campaign. These activities reflect the company’s broader strategy to strengthen competitiveness and innovation in Türkiye’s mobility sector.