Hyundai Ioniq 5 robotaxi to be produced at new high-tech Singapore plant

MANILA: The all-electric Ioniq 5 robotaxi co-developed by Hyundai Motor Group and global autonomous technology leader Motional will be manufactured at the newly opened Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS).

Hyundai and Motional also announced that the Ioniq 5 robotaxi is one of the first SAE Level 4 autonomous vehicles to receive certification from the United States Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).

Motional President and Chief Executive Officer Karl Iagnemma said that the accreditation is a testament to the vehicle’s extremely rigorous research and development program, safety and dependability, and the cutting-edge autonomous technology.

“HMGICS is a vision for transportation innovation. We’re enormously proud to have the Ioniq 5 robotaxi manufactured at this facility and look forward to introducing the world to some of the first-ever FMVSS-certified autonomous vehicles. It’s through the strength of our collaboration with Hyundai that we were able to develop an industry-leading robotaxi that meets rigorous federal standards and is ready for mass commercialization,” he added.

The new facility is equipped with numerous advanced amenities developed for autonomous vehicle production, including testing facilities and a calibration center.

“HMGICS stands as Hyundai Motor Group’s first global innovation hub and global test bed for future mobility. Our mission at HMGICS is to revolutionize the mobility value chain by developing and producing advanced and diverse forms of future mobility solutions. Commencing production of the Ioniq 5 robotaxi in collaboration with Motional, we are committed to a continuous journey of innovation, aiming to spearhead the paradigm shift in the future of mobility,” HMGICS Chief Executive Officer Hong Bum Jung stated.

Motional has also deployed a team on site to assist with production. These workers, who are based at the Autonomous Vehicle Integration Center, will carry out necessary diagnostics, software development, calibration, and validation tasks to make sure that the Ioniq 5 robotaxi units meet the requirements and are ready for rollout.

The Ioniq 5 robotaxis will be available in the United States as part of Motional’s commercial services beginning in 2024.

Photos from Hyundai Motor Group

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