The complex is set to include not only the plant but also a new research and development centre. However, there is a significant caveat: negotiations between EMP and Foxconn are still focused on the potential partnership itself, rather than the details of the planned facility. German media reports that discussions have so far remained at a preliminary level, with binding agreements expected to follow in the second half of this year.
EMP initially had ambitious plans: in 2020, it unveiled the first Polish electric car under the newly created Izera brand, with production slated to begin in Jaworzno by 2023. Construction of the plant was supposed to start in 2021, but production was postponed to 2024.
Later, it was revealed that Izera intended to utilise Geely’s SEA platform. However, this did not provide the project with the anticipated momentum, and in early 2023, the planned series production was delayed once again, this time to the end of 2025. As internal targets were still not met and the market for electric vehicles in Europe had also slowed, the Polish government quietly shelved the project at the end of 2024.
In light of high fuel prices and the resurgence of electric vehicle adoption in the EU, EMP and Izera are now ready for a second attempt—this time with support from Asia. Electronics giant Foxconn, through its dedicated brand Foxtron, has long harboured ambitions to establish itself as a contract manufacturer in the EV sector. The company already partners with Mitsubishi and there are rumours about its alliance with Nissan. However, these partnerships have so far been limited to Asia. With ElectroMobility Poland, a deal in Europe may now be on the horizon.
In early May, discussions took place in Poland regarding a potential collaboration. The Polish Ministry of State Assets invited representatives from EMP and Foxconn.
“The discussions, done with Poland’s Ministry of State Assets, and other institutions involved in the project, cover the scope of cooperation and is expected to lead to a detailed agreement package. Final agreement will be based on the results of negotiations and contract signing among the parties, subject to relevant regulatory requirements,” Foxconn stated.
“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,” said Jun Seki, Chief Strategy Officer for Electromobility at Foxconn. “Together, with Foxtron, we will foster local R&D and strengthen supplier networks to effectively serve the European market.”
“From the outset, we have designed this project around the need for a partner that combines industrial scale with technological depth,” added Cyprian Gronkiewicz, CEO of ElectroMobility Poland. “Foxconn meets these requirements – both in manufacturing and in the development and safety of digital solutions, which are now integral to the automotive sector and will remain a key source of competitive advantage.”
heise.de (in German), foxconn.com, electromobilitypoland.pl (in Polish)