Nissan May Let Foxconn Build EVs in Japan to Save Oppama Plant

Nissan is reportedly in talks with Taiwan’s Foxconn to produce electric vehicles at its Oppama factory in Yokosuka, Japan, potentially sparing the plant from closure amid ongoing restructuring. The discussions come as part of a broader turnaround effort that includes shuttering several global sites and cutting 15% of Nissan’s workforce.

Partnership talks could save 3,900 jobs at Oppama

Sources familiar with the matter told Reuters that Foxconn, a leading electronics manufacturer, may use the facility to produce its own electric vehicles, reducing the blow of Nissan’s cost-cutting measures. The Oppama plant employs about 3,900 workers, and allowing Foxconn to operate there could preserve jobs and supplier contracts otherwise threatened by closure.

Nissan has neither confirmed nor denied the reported talks. In a statement, the company said a Nikkei article breaking the news was not based on official information from the automaker. Foxconn has not issued a response to media inquiries. Separately, Kyodo News reported that Foxconn may acquire part of the facility.

Nissan eyes leaner operations as Foxconn expands EV ambitions

The potential partnership highlights Nissan’s broader plan to consolidate and optimize its operations. CEO Ivan Espinosa has been pushing a dramatic restructuring to stabilize the struggling automaker.

Foxconn’s interest in Oppama follows its deepening push into the EV space. In May, Mitsubishi Motors, Nissan’s junior alliance partner, signed an agreement with a Foxconn subsidiary to source an electric vehicle model. If finalized, the Oppama deal could accelerate Foxconn’s automotive ambitions while helping Nissan soften the domestic impact of its restructuring plan.

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