European research and development center of Hyundai, Kia and Genesis in Rüsselsheim.
Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center GmbH
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About HMETC
The Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center (HMETC), headquartered in Rüsselsheim am Main, is the only research and development center of the Hyundai Motor Company in Europe and belongs to the Hyundai, Kia and Genesis brands. The company, with over 400 employees from more than 25 nations, ensures that every vehicle coming to Europe meets the expectations of European customers and is adapted to the needs of this market. Its areas of work include Powertrain, Vehicle Development, Planning & Project Management, Electronic Systems, Commercial Vehicles and Design. The engineers develop drivetrains, charging solutions, aerodynamics, chassis and surfaces, and test their ideas on real prototypes, among other places on the Nürburgring. The company's roots lie in South Korea; the Hyundai Motor Company was founded in 1967 and is today one of the largest vehicle manufacturers in the world. In 2026, HMETC became involved for the first time with sponsorship of four Formula Student teams in Europe.
- Site
- Rüsselsheim am Main
- Processes
- Vehicle development for the European market, Powertrain development, Vehicle Development, Planning & Project Management, Electronic Systems, Commercial Vehicles, Design, Development of drivetrains, charging solutions, aerodynamics, chassis and surfaces
- Materials
- Vehicle Development, Powertrain, Aerodynamics & Chassis, Electronic Systems, Design
- Founded
- 2003
- Employees
- over 400
- Industries
- Automotive Industry
- 01
Research & Development
- 02
Vehicle Development
- 03
Prototype Construction
- 04
Testing & Validation
- 05
Project Management
Development Focus Areas
Vehicle Development
Development for Hyundai, Kia and Genesis along the requirements of the European market.
Powertrain
Development of efficient drivetrains and charging solutions.
Aerodynamics & Chassis
Development of optimal aerodynamics and comfortable chassis.
Electronic Systems
Development of electronic systems for the vehicle brands of the group.
Design
Design and innovative surfaces for the vehicle models in Europe.
Locations
Rüsselsheim
DEResearch and Development Center
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
History
- 1940
Chung Ju-yung opens an auto repair shop; the foundation stone of the Hyundai Group.
- 1967
Foundation of the Hyundai Motor Company.
- 1994
Hyundai operates an R&D center in Germany, initially in Frankfurt.
- 2003
Foundation of the Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center; opening of the European headquarters in Rüsselsheim with an investment of 50 Mio. Euro.
- 2005
The European Group headquarters of Hyundai Motor Europe relocates to Offenbach am Main.
- 2006
Foundation of Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Czech (sister plant Nošovice).
- 2008
Emergence of the Genesis brand; the Hyundai plant in Nošovice opens.
- 2024
HMETC is represented at the Formula Student Germany.
- 2026
HMETC sponsors for the first time four Formula Student teams, including Formula Student Team Delft, GET racing Dortmund, Dynamics Regensburg and Scuderia Mensa Rüsselsheim.