Why Foxconn Chose Poland for its European EV Manufacturing
Foxconn has agreed to work with state-backed entity ElectroMobility Poland to develop three electric vehicles (EVs) under a planned joint venture.
According to the companies, this joint venture will establish a new European brand based in Poland and will focus on building a local brand and introducing vehicles to the European market.
The company also plans to develop technological and operational capabilities in Poland.
Manufacturing facility in Jaworzno
This project includes construction of a manufacturing facility in Jaworzno.
The facility will cover body shop operations, paint shop processes, battery pack assembly, electric drive unit assembly and final vehicle assembly.
Cyprian Gronkiewicz, CEO of ElectroMobility Poland, says: "Foxconn strengthens the project with deep expertise in next-generation mobility, where success increasingly depends not only on traditional automotive capabilities, but also on digital solutions and supply chain efficiency.
"In the era of connected vehicles, data management and cybersecurity are becoming critical differentiators. The partner's track record in delivering and scaling complex industrial and technology projects significantly reduces execution risk in a venture of this scale and complexity."
According to ElectroMobility Poland's website, serial production of EV and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) cars is expected to begin at the Jaworzno factory in 2028.
The company secured funding from Poland's National Reconstruction Plan for the project. This is the first project in which the Polish Treasury is involved as a shareholder.
Agreements between the parties are expected to be finalised in the second half of this year.
Foxconn's electric vehicle experience
Jun Seki, Foxconn's Chief Strategy Officer for EV, says: "Foxconn is deeply committed to accelerating electric mobility through open platforms, scalable manufacturing and deep technological collaborations.
"We are excited to support EMP by sharing our EV platforms, vehicle development expertise and engineering capabilities to build an AI-enabled manufacturing facility. Together, with Foxtron, we will foster local research and development and strengthen supplier networks to effectively serve the European market."
Foxconn is a Taiwanese electronics manufacturer, known as a supplier of components for the Apple iPhone. The company operates a facility in Zhengzhou, China for iPhone manufacturing.
In 2025, Foxconn signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Mitsubishi Motors for the supply of EVs manufactured in Taiwan.
Foxconn conducted this agreement through Foxtron, a joint venture with Yulon that develops electric cars and buses.
Europe's position in EV manufacturing
Foxconn is based in Taiwan, but maintains manufacturing operations primarily in mainland China.
The World Economic Forum certified the company's Guanlan factory in Shenzhen, China as Foxconn's first Sustainable Lighthouse.
Europe currently trails China in battery technology, EV manufacturing costs and retail prices of production model EVs.
According to the Centre for European Policy Analysis, Europeans are seeking a reset following changes in transatlantic relations.
The Centre for European Policy Analysis argues that Europe needs controlled cooperation with Chinese companies in sectors including EVs. This could involve joint ventures, local production and technology transfers rather than import dependence.
The partnership between Foxconn and ElectroMobility Poland could represent one approach to this cooperation model. The joint venture structure allows for technology transfer while maintaining local production and brand control in Poland.
