The Kia second plant in Andhra Pradesh will begin production in early 2030, Kia India said on 12 November. Gwanggu Lee, the company’s managing director and CEO, announced it at the CII Partnership Summit, according to Autocar India.

For Indian buyers, the plan matters because it lifts Kia’s capacity in a market where SUVs and electric cars are growing. It also adds jobs and supplier investment in Andhra Pradesh. Kia has signed an MoU with the state government.

Quick answer

  • Investment: USD 2 billion from Kia and its supplier partners.
  • Capacity: 2 lakh units a year, taking Kia India from 4.3 lakh to 6.3 lakh.
  • Land: A 465 acre site that includes space for suppliers.
  • Jobs: About 12,000 direct and indirect jobs, as per Kia.
  • Start: Production is due in early 2030.

What Kia has announced

The investment comes from Kia and its suppliers together. With the existing plant, the cumulative investment in India reaches about USD 5 billion. The new site covers 465 acres, and part of it is for supplier partners.

Autocar India does not name the town. It also does not name the models. It says the plant will support extra models across both petrol or diesel and electric powertrains.

Why the Kia second plant matters for buyers

More capacity can mean shorter waiting periods and more room for new launches. That benefit is some years away, since production starts in early 2030. Until then, buyers will keep depending on the current plant.

The announcement is also a signal about confidence. A company does not add 2 lakh units of capacity unless it expects demand to grow. Still, a plan announced in 2026 can change before 2030, so treat the timeline as a target.

What we do not know yet

The report does not give model names, prices or the exact location. It also does not break down how many of the 12,000 jobs will be direct. Kia is likely to share more as work on the site begins.

FAQ

When will Kia’s second India plant start production?

Kia says production is scheduled to begin in early 2030. The plan was announced on 12 November 2026. The company has not shared a more exact month.

How many cars will the new plant build?

The plant is planned for 2 lakh units a year. That would lift Kia India’s total capacity from 4.3 lakh to 6.3 lakh units. These are planned figures, not output.

Which cars will it make?

The report does not name models. It says the plant will support additional models with both internal combustion and electric powertrains. Details are yet to come.