Key Points:
- ElectroMobility Poland and Foxconn plan to build a massive electric car factory in Jaworzno.
- The partnership aims to launch a new local auto brand starting with 3 unique models.
- European electric car sales jumped 33 percent in the first quarter due to high fuel prices.
- The two companies expect to sign binding agreements and form a joint venture by late 2026.
State-backed ElectroMobility Poland announced on Thursday that it will partner with Taiwan’s Foxconn to build a sprawling electric vehicle production and research center. The new hub will sit in the southern Polish city of Jaworzno. This move pushes forward Poland’s long-term plan to create its own domestic electric car brand. The announcement arrives exactly as buyer demand for electric cars surges across Europe.
European Union drivers are buying battery-powered vehicles at a much faster pace this year. Electric car sales jumped by about 33 percent during the first quarter of the year. The automotive industry association ACEA reported these numbers recently. Much of this sudden spike comes from higher gas prices at the pump. The ongoing war in Iran disrupted global oil markets, forcing everyday drivers to seek cheaper alternatives to traditional fuels.
ElectroMobility Poland is currently negotiating the exact details of this new partnership with Foxconn and its automotive subsidiary, Foxtron Vehicle Technologies. The companies want to form a joint venture to manage the entire manufacturing process. They plan to finish these talks and sign binding agreements during the second half of 2026. This upcoming milestone finally moves the long-planned car factory into a real, active phase after years of planning.
The Polish firm knows it needs a heavy hitter to make this massive project work. Chief Executive Officer Cyprian Gronkiewicz told reporters that his team designed this plan from the very beginning to rely on a partner with massive industrial scale and deep technical knowledge. He pointed out that Foxconn agreed to share its technology and help Poland build its own in-house car design team. Foxconn also agreed to use local Polish parts suppliers.
These solid promises made the Taiwanese tech giant the clear winner for the job. Through this new joint venture, the partners will develop an entirely new local car brand from the ground up. They plan to start the vehicle lineup with 3 different models. Once they get the factory running at full speed, they want to sell these cars all across Europe.
The main factory will rise on a large plot of land in Jaworzno. This facility will handle every single step of the car-making process. Workers will shape the metal in the body shop and paint the vehicles in a dedicated on-site building. The plant will also feature specific areas for battery construction and electric drive assembly. Finally, the main floor will handle the final vehicle assembly before the company ships the cars to local dealerships.
Building cars today requires extensive software integration so that the Jaworzno site will feature more than just assembly lines. The partners will construct a brand new research and development center right next to the factory. Engineers there will focus entirely on software programming, data analytics, and digital mobility tools. They will design the smart touchscreens and navigation features that modern drivers expect to see in their dashboards.
This project requires a substantial budget, and ElectroMobility Poland secured its share of funding from state funds. The Polish government will channel over $1 billion through the National Recovery Plan and the Reprivatization Fund. In December 2025, the Reprivatization Fund already injected fresh cash into the company to keep the dream alive. On the other side of the table, Foxconn will bring direct financial capital and highly advanced manufacturing technology.
The Polish government originally launched ElectroMobility Poland back in 2016. Four different state-controlled power utilities pooled their money to start the venture. They wanted to lead the country toward a green-energy future and build a proud, homegrown car company. However, the team has run into serious trouble over the past 10 years. The company suffered from repeated schedule delays and several major changes in its business strategy.
Now, the leadership team believes they finally have the right pieces in place to succeed. ElectroMobility Poland stated that this new factory will spark even more economic growth in the surrounding region. The company expects fresh money to flow into the wider electric mobility network in southern Poland. Local officials estimate that related supply businesses will grow by at least 1.5 percent each quarter as the factory ramps up production.
Foxconn also gains a massive foothold in Europe through this deal. The Taiwanese company built its global empire by producing consumer electronics and smartphones, but it recently shifted its focus to the automotive space. By pouring capital into the Polish market, Foxconn secures a direct path to sell cars to millions of European Union citizens. They get to build their vehicles right in the heart of the continent.
Over the next 12 months, both teams will finalize the factory blueprints and hire the first wave of construction managers. If they hit their strict targets, the Jaworzno site will soon transform an empty plot of land into a thriving technological hub. Every day, drivers could see the first homegrown Polish electric vehicles hit the highways shortly after the factory opens its doors.
