Kia Motors Slovakia
Kia Motors Slovakia is a subsidiary of the South Korean automotive manufacturer Kia Corporation and operates a large-scale vehicle production plant in Teplička nad Váhom. The facility is the company's sole manufacturing base in Europe, producing various Kia models for regional and global markets.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Slovakia
HQ City
Teplička nad Váhom
Founded
2004
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
Korea Exchange
Tax Domicile
SK
Ultimate Parent
Kia Corporation
Data Hosting
SK
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
limited
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
ISO 14001, ISO 9001
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
2004
Foundation
Kia Motors Slovakia was officially established as the company's first European production site.
2006
Start of production
The production plant in Teplička nad Váhom began serial vehicle manufacturing.
2021
Rebranding
Following the parent company's global rebranding, the local entity transitioned operations under the new Kia brand identity.