Hyundai Motor Group opens new €150m European test facility

Hyundai Motor Group has invested €150 million into the opening of a new 25,000-square metre European testing facility in Rüsselsheim am Main, Germany, which will be used for the development of future Hyundai, Kia and Genesis models.

Located at Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Centre (HMETC), the new ‘Square Campus’ testing facility is said to be equipped with the largest semi-anechoic chamber within the Group, allowing unrestricted noise, vibration and harshness and drive-by noise testing with complete independence from weather conditions.

Highly advanced dyno facilities at Square Campus play a key role in development, allowing for the comprehensive testing of vehicles and individual components, compatible with all-electric, hybrid and ICE powertrain applications.

The facility is also equipped with a new EV charging laboratory, a state-of-the-art driving simulator, and new facilities for extended Electronics System Development – including Over-the-Air-Updates (OTA), Cybersecurity, and Advanced Driver Assistant Systems (ADAS).

Hyundai Motor Group says these “industry-leading capabilities” allow HMETC to test and validate every type of vehicle under real world conditions, while developing future products tailored to the unique expectations of European customers.

Tyrone Johnson, managing director at HMETC, said the investment at Square Campus is “a clear sign of our commitment to the region and reflects the importance of Europe in our long-term growth strategy”.

“The extensive new capabilities at HMETC give us more independence and flexibility, while creating exciting new opportunities for collaboration between our brands. Fundamentally, Square Campus will also support us as we continue to grow our market share in Europe, developing new vehicles and technologies designed around the needs of our customers,” he added.