Hyundai Mobis is accelerating its move into custom automotive chips, laying out a clear plan to design more of its own semiconductors and reduce reliance on external suppliers. Building on lessons from the 2021–2023 chip shortage, the company is targeting at least 10% in-house development of chips used across Hyundai Motor Group by 2030. The push supports advanced features in connected cars, autonomous driving systems, and electric vehicles while strengthening supply chain resilience.
This isn’t a fresh start. Hyundai Mobis has already co-developed 16 system semiconductors with partners and produces around 20 million units annually. It also runs six production lines that manufacture seven different power module models. Over the next two to three years, the company plans to introduce 10 new chips, a step aligned with its long-term strategy to lessen dependence on foreign vendors.
Rather than going it alone, Hyundai Mobis is pursuing a hybrid model that blends in-house design with deep collaboration across South Korea’s semiconductor ecosystem. The company confirmed it is working with Samsung Foundry, LX Semicon, Cadence, Synopsys, and ADT on a network SoC that Mobis designed internally and will verify itself. This approach aims to deliver tighter hardware–software integration for vehicle platforms and faster iteration on new features.
Several additional projects are already in motion:
– A body-control chip that integrates five functions, developed with Dongwoon Anatech, DB Hitek, and ASE Korea, is slated for 2026.
– A smart LED solution is being co-created with Global Technology, SK Key Foundry, and Dongbu LED to enhance lighting performance and efficiency.
– Production of power management ICs (PMICs) will begin with partners, expanding the company’s footprint in energy control for EVs and advanced driver-assistance systems.
– A silicon IGBT (Si-IGBT) launch is targeted for 2026 to boost power conversion and efficiency in electric powertrains.
By combining custom silicon with a robust partner network, Hyundai Mobis aims to elevate vehicle performance, secure critical component supply, and support growth across South Korea’s automotive and semiconductor industries. For drivers and fleets, that translates to more reliable technology rollouts, quicker updates, and improved efficiency in the next generation of connected and electric vehicles.
