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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.
Location map - Driving directions
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.