Key Facts
• July 6, 2025: Nissan explores EV collaboration with Taiwan’s Foxconn.
• Oppama plant in Yokosuka, Japan, considered for Foxconn EV production.
• Collaboration could prevent Oppama plant closure and preserve jobs.
• Foxconn, known for producing Apple iPhones, is expanding into EVs.
• Foxconn designs and manufactures standard EV models for other brands.
• Nissan’s restructuring includes potential closure of two plants in Kanagawa.
• Foxconn aims to enter the Japanese EV market with innovative business models.
Summary
Nissan, currently undergoing restructuring, is considering a partnership with Taiwan’s Foxconn to produce electric vehicles (EVs). This collaboration could involve manufacturing Foxconn’s EVs at Nissan’s Oppama plant in Yokosuka, Japan, which has been under review for potential closure. If realized, the partnership may help maintain operations at the plant and secure jobs. Foxconn, a global leader in contract manufacturing for electronics like Apple iPhones, is actively expanding into the EV sector and has expressed interest in entering the Japanese market. Unlike traditional automakers, Foxconn designs and produces standard EV models, supplying them to other brands. This potential collaboration aligns with Nissan’s efforts to stabilize its operations while leveraging Foxconn’s innovative EV business model.
