EMP & Foxconn: A New EV Manufacturing Hub in Poland
Taiwanese electronics company Foxconn has partnered with Polish state backed Electromobility Poland (EMP) to create a portfolio of EVs.
The EMP hub project envisages the development of a portfolio of three EVs alongside the creation of a new European brand headquartered and managed from Poland.
Foxconn is building on its development and supply of EVs, following an agreement with Mitsubishi in 2025, under its joint venture Foxtron.
This comes as Europe seeks closer manufacturing integration with suppliers centred in Asia.
Introducing vehicles to the European market
EMP says in a statement that the planned joint venture will focus on “building a strong local brand” and “gradually introducing vehicles to the European market”, while simultaneously developing technological and operational capabilities in Poland.
The scope of the project includes the construction of a manufacturing facility in Jaworzno, covering key stages of the production process, including body shop, paint shop, 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.”
On EMP's website it says that it expects to begin serial production of electric and PHEV cars in the newly built factory in Jaworzno in 2028.
Agreement with Foxconn
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 R&D and strengthen supplier networks to effectively serve the European market.”
EMP says that agreements are expected to be finalised in the second half of this year.
It secured funding from Poland's National Reconstruction Plan for the project. On its website, EMP says this is the first such project in which the Polish Treasury is actively involved as a shareholder.
Why is EMP partnering with Foxconn?
Foxconn is a major Taiwanese manufacturer of electronics components, known for being a key supplier of the Apple iPhone . The company has a large facility for this in Zhengzhou, China for the iPhone manufacturing.
In 2025, Foxconn signed an MOU with Mitsubishi Motors for the supply of electric vehicles manufactured in Taiwan. Foxconn did this through its subsidiary Foxtron, a joint venture with Yulon, which focuses on the development of electric cars and buses.
While Foxconn is a Taiwanese based firm, not a Chinese domestic supplier, its manufacturing operations are largely orientated in mainland China. Its Guanlan factory in Shenzhen, China was certified as Foxconn's first Sustainable Lighthouse by the World Economic Forum.
In general, Europe is behind China on battery technology, EV manufacturing costs and retail prices of production model EVs.
The Centre for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) says that Europeans are seeking a reset, stung by the rapid deterioration of transatlantic relations.
CEPA argues that in many sectors, including EVs, Europe needs controlled cooperation with Chinese companies through joint ventures, local production and technology transfers, rather than simple dependence on imports.
