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Kia Sohari EV Plant


[Last updated: Apr 2026]

This battery pack/module gigafactory is part of the advanced manufacturing and industrial electrification ecosystem.

OEM/owner: Kia
Facility: Sohari EV Plant
Location: Gwangmyeong Gyeonggi
Country: South Korea
Tier level: 2
Capacity: GWh
Cell chemistry: LFP / NMC
Status: Operational
Opened: 2022
Investment: $0.30B USD
Anchor customer: Kia
Other customer:
Geo risk: LOW


Supply chain notes:
Kia Sohari; EV3 and EV5 affordable EV platforms; LFP for cost-competitive segment; 150k units..

Semiconductor relevant notes:
Kia affordable EV LFP; EV3/EV5 SiC cost-down.


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EV battery cell gigafactories are large-scale industrial production facilities that include cell manufacturing, automation, and high-throughput logistics. These facilities impose significant electrical load, thermal management, and site electrification requirements, and serve as anchor nodes within regional supply chains and energy infrastructure.


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