From iPhones to EVs: Foxconn’s American Car Play

28/10/2025 11 min
From iPhones to EVs: Foxconn’s American Car Play

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Episode Synopsis

A phone manufacturer building your next “American” EV might seem crazy—until you see the plan. We explain how Foxconn shifted from making iPhones to building electric cars, why rebadging through a U.S. automaker could unlock scale, and how tariffs, incentives, and dealer networks influence what actually ends up in your driveway. The past offers clues—Chevy LUV and Ford Courier compact pickup trucks, for example, with the future arriving on private-label platforms.