Hyundai Motor Group is expanding its R&D facilities in Europe by more than 25,000m2 . The group is advancing its focus on sustainable mobility with the completion of its test center extension at Nürburgring and the opening of the Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center’s new Square Campus in March 2025.
Hyundai has spent a successful decade developing at the Nürburgring, where it pioneered durability testing in 2011 and established a test center in 2013. The latest expansion at Nürburgring enhances the group’s current capacity with an additional 834m2 of testing facilities. These include new workshop areas, specialized laboratories and high-voltage EV charging capabilities.
“This expansion represents a bold step toward securing the infrastructure needed for the future of mobility,” said Tyrone Johnson, managing director of Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center. “It reflects our confidence in the growth of the EV sector and our commitment to driving sustainable innovation. This serves as a testament to our road to electrification in Europe.”
Johnson added, “Our expanded facilities at the Nürburgring will allow us to integrate our N-performance with our EV strategy even more seamlessly. Moreover, we will continue to refine conventional engine technologies. The enhanced facilities at the Nürburgring affirm our commitment to electric high-performance vehicles, which have always been a crucial part of our DNA.”
The new Square Campus at the Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center is a 25,000m2 facility, located in the Rhine-Main region, designed to set new benchmarks for the automotive industry. The center will house the Hyundai’s largest four-wheel noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) dynamometer (dyno), as well as advanced chassis and powertrain dynos.
The facility will focus on improving EVs, ADAS, infotainment and electrification technologies in order to deliver tailored solutions that meet the changing market needs, specifically in Europe. The Square Campus incorporates eco-friendly materials, photovoltaic panels and heat pump systems as well as a modern working environment, complete with hybrid workspaces and a rooftop garden.
The expanded infrastructure enables the Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center to accelerate innovation in EV technology and high-performance systems, as it strives to become tail-pipe emission free by 2035.
