
Foxconn Eyes Japan Expansion with Possible Nissan Alliance
Nissan is considering a cooperation agreement with Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn to produce electric vehicles at its Oppama plant, south of Tokyo — a facility that had previously been under consideration for closure, CE Report quotes ANSA.
Japanese media, citing sources familiar with the matter, report that the plan under evaluation would not only keep the plant operational, but also support Nissan’s ongoing restructuring efforts, as the automaker faces challenges in maintaining its position as Japan’s third-largest car manufacturer.
Foxconn, for its part, has accelerated its entry into the electric vehicle market. The company has already agreed to supply EVs to Mitsubishi Motors and is in talks with Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp. for the manufacturing of electric buses.
Sources say Foxconn views potential cooperation with Nissan as a key opportunity to expand its presence in the Japanese market.
The Oppama plant, located in Kanagawa Prefecture, began operations in 1961. It holds historical significance as the birthplace of Nissan’s electric vehicle production — including the Leaf, the world’s first mass-produced electric car in 2010. However, due to aging infrastructure, the facility has been scaled back in recent years, with Leaf production relocated to the Tochigi plant.