Charging the future of the EV industry
HL-GA BATTERY COMPANY
HL-GA Battery Company is excited to call Bryan County home and drive the EV transition in America! Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution committed an investment of more than $4.3 billion to establish HL-GA Battery Company. Our battery cell manufacturing joint venture is strategically located outside beautiful Savannah, Georgia and is scheduled to start production early 2026. HL-GA Battery Company is one of the largest projects in the state of Georgia history.
HL-GA Battery Company will supply next-generation battery technology to manufacturing facilities for production of Hyundai, Kia and Genesis EV models. The new facility will help create a stable supply of batteries in the region and allow for a quick response to the global EV demand.
HL-GA Battery is committed to creating a more sustainable future powered by American workers.
Joint Venture LG Energy Solution and Hyundai Motor Group
Long-time Partners
LG Energy Solution and Hyundai Motor Group have long been partners in the field of electrification. LG Energy Solution worked with Hyundai Motor Group to supply EV batteries for vehicles, including Elantra Hybrid, Kona Electric, and IONIQ 6 dedicated EV. The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, LPi vehicle introduced in 2009, was HMG’s first electrified model. In 2021, the two power houses started a battery cell joint venture in Indonesia which started production in early 2024. The successful collaboration combined strengths, capabilities, and resources for a shared vision.
About Hyundai Motor Group
Hyundai Motor Group is a global enterprise that has created a value chain based on mobility, steel, and construction, as well as logistics, finance, IT, and service. With about 250,000 employees worldwide, the Group’s mobility brands include Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis. The success of HMG stems from their ability to leverage synergies while maintaining clear distinctions in their brands, market segments, and strategies.
About LG Energy Solution
LG Energy Solution is a leading global manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, mobility, IT, and energy storage systems. With 30 years of experience in revolutionary battery technology and extensive research and development (R&D), the company is the top battery-related patent holder in the world with over 58,000 patents. Its robust global network, which spans North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, includes battery manufacturing facilities established through joint ventures with major automakers such as General Motors, Stellantis N.V., Hyundai Motor Group, and Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
Evolution of the Li–ion Battery
HISTORY of the Li–ion Battery
HL-GA Battery is transforming the automotive space. We are leading
the way for sustainable automotive energy with over 30 years of
research behind our lithium ion battery technology. Throughout history
batteries have come a long way with significant advancements from simple beginnings in design and function to changing the way we live. The creation of the lithium-ion battery marked a groundbreaking advancement in the type of devices powered by batteries. Lithium-ion technology has evolved rapidly, revolutionizing industries such as entertainment, Telecommunications, and manufacturing. These batteries are the preferred choice for rechargeable power due to their high energy density, lightweight design, and efficient charging without the memory effect. Today lithium-ion batteries are pivotal in driving the global expansion of electric vehicles. Our future is about possibilities. Improving the way we live and reducing our impact on earth means finding what it is possible with charge capacity, greater resistance to extreme temperatures, and lifespans lasting decades. HL-GA Battery is prepared to continue to lead the way in battery innovation.