Hyundai expands European R&D facilities with new technical centre at Nürburgring site
February 5, 2025
Hyundai Motor Group is expanding its research and development facilities in Europe, announcing it will open the Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Centre’s new Square Campus in Nürburgring, Rhine-Main, Germany, in March 2025. The new extension will expand its R&D facilities in Europe by more than 25,000 m2.
The group has spent a decade developing at Nürburgring, where it pioneered durability testing in 2011 and established a full-fledged test centre in 2013. The latest expansion will include testing facilities with new workshop areas, specialised laboratories and high-voltage Electric Vehicle (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 Centre. “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.”
“Electric high-performance vehicles have always been an important part of our DNA,” 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 centre will house the group’s largest four-wheel noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) dynamometer (dyno), as well as advanced chassis and powertrain dynos. These devices simulate and evaluate vehicle performance under various conditions without the need for on-road testing.
The facility will focus on improving EVs, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), infotainment, and electrification technologies. These capabilities aim to deliver tailored solutions that meet customers’ changing needs, particularly those in the European market.
“This expansion of our facilities impressively demonstrates the progressive mindset that drives us at Hyundai Motor Group. We are constantly moving ahead, motivated by the challenge of pushing limits to achieve greater success,” continued Johnson.
“Germany remains at the heart of automotive excellence. Our investment in this powerful ecosystem reflects our confidence in the Rhine-Main region’s engineering expertise and innovative strength. More than that, it proves our commitment to the passionate engineers and partners who make it all happen. With our expanded facilities, we provide them with a hub for creative collaboration. They have the resources and advanced technologies they need to push boundaries and shape a more dynamic, connected future for the European automotive landscape,” concluded Johnson.
