Foxconn's New Energy Vehicle R&D Center Officially Commences Operations

Published: Feb 5, 2026 17:51

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On February 4, Foxconn's New Energy Vehicle R&D Center officially commenced operations in Zhengzhou Airport Economy Zone, Henan Province. The launch of this facility will assist Foxconn in building an efficient industrial ecosystem, reducing the new vehicle production cycle to 24 months. This also signifies that Foxconn has established comprehensive end-to-end capabilities, from product planning and platform development to vehicle manufacturing.

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