Poland has officially confirmed plans to establish a major electric vehicle manufacturing facility in Jaworzno through a partnership between ElectroMobility Poland (EMP) and Taiwanese technology giant Foxconn.
The announcement was made by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who said the project will become a key component of the country’s future industrial and technology strategy.
Factory planned for 2029 launch
According to Tusk, the new facility will be developed in southern Poland and integrated into the broader industrial ecosystem of Jaworzno and the surrounding region.
“Together with the Taiwanese, we will establish a major centre via ElectroMobility Poland in Jaworzno, which will be integrated into the city’s and region’s entire industrial and technology ecosystem,” Tusk said ahead of a cabinet meeting.
The plant is expected to begin production in 2029 and will focus on manufacturing three mid-range electric vehicle models, including SUVs.
Capacity of 400,000 vehicles per year
The factory is planned to have an annual production capacity of up to 400,000 electric vehicles, making it one of the largest EV manufacturing facilities in Central and Eastern Europe.
Production will reportedly focus on electric SUV models developed using platforms from Foxtron, Foxconn’s electric vehicle subsidiary.
Foxtron has already developed several EV reference platforms and has recently begun introducing vehicles under its own brand.
Semiconductor plans also announced
Alongside the automotive project, Poland is also pursuing semiconductor manufacturing investments with Foxconn.
“So: cars and semiconductors,” Tusk said while outlining the government’s broader industrial strategy.
The dual investment reflects Poland’s efforts to strengthen its position within Europe’s technology and manufacturing supply chains.
Construction expected to begin in 2027
EMP Chief Executive Officer Cyprian Gronkiewicz previously stated that construction of the plant could begin in spring 2027.
Before work can commence, EMP and Foxconn must finalize a joint venture agreement covering the development, financing and operation of the facility.
The investment is expected to be jointly financed by both partners.
Polish engineers to play major role
According to EMP, the project will build upon Foxtron’s existing electric vehicle platforms while incorporating significant local engineering expertise.
The company said more than 70 percent of the development work on the next-generation platforms is expected to involve Polish engineers.
This approach is intended to strengthen domestic technological capabilities while creating a local automotive innovation ecosystem.
Government support through EU recovery funds
The Polish government plans to support the project through loans totaling 4.5 billion PLN (approximately €1.06 billion) sourced from European Union recovery funds.
The financing package is designed to help establish local electric vehicle production and attract further investment into Poland’s clean mobility sector.
New chapter after Izera project setback
The Foxconn partnership marks a new direction for EMP following the collapse of its original Izera electric car project.
Founded in 2016 by several state-owned Polish energy companies, EMP was initially tasked with creating a domestic electric vehicle brand.
The company unveiled the first Izera prototypes in 2020 and planned to build a dedicated production facility. However, the project encountered significant delays and was ultimately discontinued in 2024.
The newly announced collaboration with Foxconn effectively revives EMP’s ambitions to establish large-scale electric vehicle manufacturing in Poland, this time leveraging an international technology partner rather than pursuing a fully independent automotive brand.
If completed as planned, the Jaworzno facility could become a major manufacturing hub for electric vehicles in Europe and play a significant role in Poland’s long-term industrial transformation.