TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Foxconn said it is expanding production of EVs, electric buses, and lithium iron batteries at its Kaohsiung factories, aiming to build a complete EV supply chain in Taiwan.
Foxconn said its Kaohsiung facilities include battery cell R&D, vehicle manufacturing, and a software development center. The company has positioned Kaohsiung as a key export hub for its EV business, per CNA.
The company operates a battery center in Kaohsiung’s Daliao District, mainly producing lithium iron batteries with an annual capacity of about 1.27 GWh. The batteries, set for mass production this year, are used in electric buses, electric trucks, and energy storage systems.
The company said its new plant in Kaohsiung’s Qiaotou District will begin operations in the first half of this year, mainly producing the Model T electric bus. Initial annual capacity is expected to be about 500 vehicles.
Foxconn will also spend NT$3.8 billion (US$117 million) to build an electric passenger vehicle production base at the site, shifting production from Ohio back to Taiwan. The company has sold its Ohio facility to Crescent Dune LLC for NT$12 billion, which will be used for AI server production.
Foxconn Spokesperson James Wu (巫俊毅) said the company has expanded into EV components for cars, electric scooters, and electric three-wheel vehicles. He added parts for electric scooters and three-wheel EVs, which have strong growth potential in Southeast Asia.
Foxconn has strengthened its supply chain network, with more than 240 operational sites across 24 countries, Wu added. The company also adjusts production locations and capacity based on customer needs and supply chain conditions.
The company is showcasing six EV models, along with batteries, displays, and control systems, at Autotronics Taipei. The four-day expo, running through Friday at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, brings together more than 1,000 companies to showcase smart cockpits, autonomous driving technology, and hydrogen-powered systems.
Foxconn is showcasing its Model C EV, which was unveiled last year and targets markets in North America and Taiwan. Its subsidiary Foxtron is also presenting its first electric SUV, Bria, which has been sold in Taiwan since January.
