Key facts
- Poland's government will partner with Taiwan's Foxconn to build electric cars.
- The venture aims to produce 400,000 electric SUVs annually for exclusive sale in Europe.
- The Polish government is investing 4.5 billion zlotys (1.1 billion euros) in the project.
- Foxconn will also establish a semiconductor plant in Poland.
- Construction of the EV factory is planned to start in spring 2027.
Poland's government is set to collaborate with Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn to establish a significant electric vehicle (EV) production hub in Jaworzno, southern Poland. Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced that the state-backed auto venture would finalize talks with Foxconn in the autumn, with the goal of producing 400,000 midsize electric SUVs annually for exclusive sale within Europe. The Polish government plans to invest 4.5 billion zlotys (approximately 1.1 billion euros) into this initiative, aiming to leverage the growing demand for EVs driven by the European Union's stringent CO2 emission limits. Foxconn, known as the world's largest electronics contract manufacturer, is diversifying into the automotive sector and has previously struck a deal with Japan's Mitsubishi Group. Separately, Foxconn will also invest in a semiconductor integration and testing plant near Wroclaw, a project previously intended for Intel. The construction of the EV factory is anticipated to commence in spring 2027, according to ElectroMobility's CEO.