Hyundai Motor Group hosted the topping-out ceremony for its Future Mobility Battery Campus in Anseong, Korea—marking a significant milestone in its mission to advance next-generation battery technology and strengthen global electric vehicle (EV) competitiveness.
Held at the Anseong Fifth General Industrial Complex, the event highlighted steady progress since construction began in January 2025, reaffirming the Group’s vision to lead the future of mobility through cutting-edge battery R&D infrastructure.
Backed by an investment of KRW 1.2 trillion, the state-of-the-art campus spans 197,000 m² of site area and offers 111,000 m² of total floor space, with completion scheduled for late 2026.
Speaking on the occasion, Heui Won Yang, President and Head of R&D at Hyundai Motor Group, emphasized the strategic value of the project: “Through the Future Mobility Battery Campus, we aim to seamlessly connect the entire battery ecosystem, fostering cross-industry collaboration and accelerating technological advancement. We are committed to strengthening Hyundai Motor Group’s EV battery competitiveness and driving global electrification through strategic partnerships.”
Why is Hyundai’s Future Mobility Battery Campus Important?
Battery technology is central to EV performance and future mobility. This campus will serve as Hyundai Motor Group’s first integrated battery R&D hub—combining design, engineering, validation, and application under one roof to improve quality, safety, and efficiency.
Key Objectives
- Internalize core battery capabilities including cell design, process engineering, and control systems.
- Enable integrated R&D from concept to real-world validation.
- Ensure advanced testing and high-precision validation for cell, module, pack, and vehicle-level performance.
Primary Focus Areas
- High-precision validation & lifecycle testing under real-production conditions.
- Development of high-performance lithium-ion cells and next-generation battery technologies.
- AI, automation & big-data integration to optimize performance and accelerate innovation.
Collaboration & Industry Growth
The campus will act as a collaborative hub for battery manufacturers and research partners, supporting faster commercialization, reduced development risk, and stronger global electrification. A new MOU with Gyeonggi Province and other partners aims to build a regional battery industry ecosystem.
Future Applications
Beyond EVs, the infrastructure will support battery advancements for robotics, AAM, and future mobility platforms, reinforcing Hyundai Motor Group’s long-term innovation vision.
