Summary
ElectroMobility Poland (EMP) said it is negotiating a strategic collaboration with Taiwan’s Foxconn and Foxtron Vehicle Technologies to establish an electric vehicle production and research hub in southern Poland. The parties are discussing the scope of cooperation, including the possibility of a formal joint venture, with binding documents expected in the second half of 2026.
Project rationale and partnership terms
EMP’s leadership framed the initiative around securing a partner that combines manufacturing scale with technological capability. According to the company, key factors in selecting the Taiwanese group include commitments to technology transfer, the intention to build vehicle design competencies within Poland, and the potential engagement of local suppliers. The formal structure of the collaboration - including whether a joint venture will be formed - remains under negotiation.
Site, capacity and model plans
The proposed industrial site is in the southern city of Jaworzno. Planned facilities at the factory include body and paint shops, battery and electric drive assembly lines, and final vehicle assembly operations. EMP said the plant’s initial annual production capacity is projected at about 100,000 cars. With subsequent expansion the site could increase output to between 380,000 and 400,000 vehicles per year. The program envisions development of a local automotive brand, launched initially with three distinct models aimed at the European market.
Market context and timeline
Polish authorities are positioning the site as a European production and distribution center for the new cars. At an announcement event, the Minister of State Assets said Poland will serve as the center of production and distribution to the entire European market. The company is targeting the second half of 2026 to convert negotiations into binding agreements. EMP expects the first car to roll off the production line in 2029.
Demand signal
EMP referenced broader market momentum for battery electric vehicles in Europe: industry association ACEA reported battery EV sales in the European Union rose by about one-third in the first quarter. EMP’s plans tie into that expanding segment, aiming to supply European consumers with vehicles built locally under a new brand.
Implications for industry participants
The project combines manufacturing capacity expansion, R&D activity and potential supplier development in Poland. EMP is negotiating with Foxconn and Foxtron on technical cooperation and operational commitments, while maintaining a target timeline for final agreements and initial production milestones.