Hyundai unveils future vision at 2025 CEO Investor Day

At Hyundai’s 2025 CEO Investor Day in New York, held for the first time outside of South Korea, the brand outlined its mid to long-term strategy to both investors and stakeholders, emphasising its commitment to revolutionary product expansion, manufacturing excellence, and technological innovation.

Hyundai also reaffirmed its commitment to achieving 5.55 million global vehicle sales by 2030. Building on this momentum, electrified vehicles are expected to account for 60% of total sales, reaching 3.3 million units, with significant growth anticipated in North America, Europe, and South Korea.

Hyundai has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving 5.55 million global vehicle sales by 2030

The brand will also expand its hybrid lineup to more than 18 models by 2030, including the introduction of Genesis hybrid models starting from 2026. The all-new Hyundai Palisade Hybrid will also showcase next-generation TMED-II technology, offering enhanced performance and fuel efficiency. In addition, Hyundai has also said that it will launch its first mid-size pickup truck before 2030 in North America.

As for Hyundai's EV strategy, this will consist of products tailored towards specific markets. The Ioniq 3 will target European mass-market customers with next-gen infotainment systems, India will receive an EV tailored for local drivers and benefit from a localised supply chain, and China will get the locally produced Elexio SUV and C-segment electric sedan.

Hyundai has said that it will expand its high-performance N lineup to more than seven models by 2030

2027 will see the launch of high-performance batteries and motors in Hyundai's Extended Range EVs (EREVs) to deliver more than 960km of range through optimised battery-engine integration.

In addition, by 2030, the high-performance N lineup will expand to more than seven models. The all-new Ioniq 6 N will introduce a new paradigm for high-performance EVs, featuring three temperature optimisation modes and signature N sensory engagement technologies.

Hyundai's collaboration with Waymo will also see Ioniq 5 prototypes equipped with the latter's fully autonomous driving technology

Globally, Hyundai plans to accelerate its production capacity by adding 1.2 million units by 2030. This includes 500,000 additional units from Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA), 250,000 units from the Pune multi-model export hub in India, and 200,000 units from the dedicated EV plant in Ulsan.

HMGMA is expected to produce a mix of 10 hybrid and EV models, while the new Ulsan EV plant will manufacture up to 12 EV models through advanced robot-based automation systems.