Hon Hai Mitsubishi Motors EV Shipment Set for Second Half 2026

Taiwanese Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. (Hon Hai) said preparations to supply electric vehicles to Mitsubishi Motors Corporation are progressing according to schedule, with Hon Hai Mitsubishi Motors EV shipment expected to begin in the second half of 2026. At its financial results press conference on August 12, a Hon Hai executive said the company’s Contracted Design & Manufacturing Service (CDMS) model continues to deliver results in its EV business. The planned vehicle was jointly developed with Mitsubishi Motors, marking a concrete step in Hon Hai’s strategy to expand its role in EV design and manufacturing while supporting automakers through its CDMS approach.

Hon Hai is also making progress on international EV opportunities beyond its program with Mitsubishi Motors. Its partnership with ElectroMobility Poland S.A. is advancing with the objective of pursuing EV projects in Europe, indicating that the company is continuing to build relationships in overseas markets. The company’s activities therefore extend beyond vehicle supply and include efforts to establish a broader EV business footprint. This overseas expansion is being pursued alongside its existing CDMS activities, giving Hon Hai multiple routes to participate in the global electric-vehicle market as manufacturers and mobility ecosystems continue to develop.

Another part of Hon Hai’s overseas EV expansion is its charging-facility manufacturing initiative in Saudi Arabia. The plant was jointly established with Saudi Arabia, and a company executive indicated that production is likely to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026. The planned start of production adds an infrastructure dimension to Hon Hai’s EV strategy, alongside vehicle development, contracted manufacturing and international partnerships. Taken together, the scheduled Mitsubishi Motors vehicle shipment, progress with ElectroMobility Poland and the planned Saudi Arabian plant show that Hon Hai is advancing several EV-related initiatives across vehicle manufacturing, overseas market development and charging infrastructure.

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When will Hon Hai begin shipping the jointly developed EV for Mitsubishi Motors?
The planned EV program is expected to start vehicle shipments in the second half of 2026, according to a Hon Hai executive speaking at the company’s August 12 financial results press conference. The vehicle was jointly developed with Mitsubishi Motors under Hon Hai’s Contracted Design & Manufacturing Service model. Hon Hai is also advancing EV projects with ElectroMobility Poland in Europe and expects its jointly established Saudi Arabian charging-facility plant to begin production in the fourth quarter of 2026. These initiatives reflect the company’s broader international expansion across EV manufacturing, partnerships and charging infrastructure.