MOTRAS

MOTRAS Co., Ltd. (Korean: 모트라스) is a South Korean automotive module manufacturer established on November 14, 2022, as a wholly owned subsidiary of Hyundai Mobis, itself the core parts arm of Hyundai Motor Group. The company was created to specialize in the production of major vehicle modules and to supply them directly to complete-vehicle assembly lines in a just-in-sequence (JIS) manner. Its name is a portmanteau of "Module" and "Transform," reflecting a brand value of transforming modules for the better. MOTRAS produces four core module categories: chassis modules (integrating suspension, steering, braking, and power transmission components), cockpit modules (integrating convenience devices, driving information and control systems, audio, air conditioning, and airbags), front-end modules (FEM, integrating functional components at the front of the engine bay and at the front and rear ends of the vehicle), and power electronics (PE) modules for electric vehicles (assembling drive motors, reducers, inverters, junction blocks, high-voltage cables, and ICCU components). These modules are supplied directly to complete-vehicle production lines. The company operates multiple manufacturing sites across South Korea, including Ulsan (three plants), Hwaseong (two plants), Seosan, Asan (two plants), Pyeongtaek (two plants), Anyang, and Gwangju. Its headquarters is located in Asan, Chungcheongnam-do. As of January 2026, MOTRAS employed approximately 5,100 people. As a Hyundai Motor Group affiliate, MOTRAS benefits from a captive customer base but also faces the challenge of expanding beyond the group. The company states its intention to enhance competitiveness for global customers based on proprietary technology and to lead the future mobility industry. It also emphasizes ESG management, including compliance and RE100 renewable energy commitments, and engages in community giving, such as donations to Asan and Ulsan community organizations.

MOTRAS was established on November 14, 2022, as a wholly owned subsidiary of Hyundai Mobis, the parts and service arm of Hyundai Motor Group. The creation of MOTRAS was part of a broader reorganization within the group to specialize module production into a dedicated entity, allowing Hyundai Mobis to focus on other core businesses. The name MOTRAS combines "Module" and "Transform," signaling the company's mission to transform modules and drive innovation. From its inception, MOTRAS took over the production of major vehicle modules—chassis, cockpit, and front-end modules—that were previously manufactured within Hyundai Mobis. The company adopted a just-in-sequence (JIS) supply model, delivering modules directly to complete-vehicle assembly lines in the exact order needed, which reduces inventory and increases efficiency for automakers. In 2023 and 2024, MOTRAS expanded its product portfolio to include power electronics (PE) modules for electric vehicles, reflecting the industry's shift toward electrification. The PE module integrates drive motors, reducers, inverters, junction blocks, high-voltage cables, and integrated charging control units (ICCU), replacing the engine and transmission functions of internal combustion vehicles. By January 2026, the company employed approximately 5,100 people across multiple manufacturing sites in South Korea, including Ulsan, Hwaseong, Seosan, Asan, Pyeongtaek, Anyang, and Gwangju. Its headquarters is in Asan, Chungcheongnam-do. MOTRAS has also engaged in community activities, such as donations to local organizations in Asan and Ulsan, and has committed to ESG initiatives including compliance management and RE100 renewable energy goals.

• MOTRAS founded as a wholly owned subsidiary of Hyundai Mobis.

• MOTRAS volunteered and donated to Hyundai Nursing Home in Buk-gu.

• MOTRAS Ulsan Plant 2 donated 1.5 million won in Onnuri gift certificates.

• MOTRAS donated 5 million won to Asan, Chungcheongnam-do.

• Article published: "A company walking with the local community, MOTRAS's beautiful companionship".

Automotive module specialist and Hyundai Motor Group parts affiliate, supplying modules just-in-sequence to complete-vehicle lines.

• Chassis Module

  Integrates suspension, steering, braking, and power transmission components for the vehicle underbody.

• Cockpit Module

  Integrates convenience devices, driving information and control systems, audio, air conditioning, and airbags to protect occupants.

• Front End Module (FEM)

  Integrates functional components at the front of the engine bay and components at the front and rear ends of the vehicle.

• Power Electronics (PE) Module

  Assembles drive motor, reducer, inverter, junction block, high-voltage cables, and ICCU for electric vehicles.

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