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Foxconn Advances EV Strategy with Mitsubishi Deal and Nissan Collaboration Proposal

The tech manufacturer finalizes a supply deal with Mitsubishi Motors, proposes a broader partnership with Japanese automakers, and identifies Nissan as a key potential partner.

A Foxtron Model C electric vehicle (EV) is displayed during a media tour of Foxconn's new showroom in Taipei, Taiwan August 1, 2024. REUTERS/Angie Teo/File Photo
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Overview

  • Foxconn has finalized a deal to supply electric vehicles to Mitsubishi Motors, marking a significant step in its EV strategy.
  • The company has publicly expressed interest in collaborating with Nissan on electric vehicle projects, emphasizing compatibility as a strategic strength.
  • Foxconn has proposed a broader partnership framework involving Honda, Nissan, and Mitsubishi Motors, signaling its ambition to reshape the Japanese EV market.
  • Mitsubishi is reportedly planning to outsource EV production for Oceania markets to Foxconn, further deepening their collaboration.
  • Foxconn's Chief Strategy Officer, Jun Seki, highlighted the company's shift away from equity stakes toward cooperative partnerships with established automakers.