Foxconn eyeing Tesla foundry! It is said that Hon Hai began to adjust its supply chain strategy

The whirlwind of new energy has blown in all walks of life, including Xiaomi , Baidu and other technology Internet companies have announced their own car manufacturing business. At the end of the industry chain, some people want a piece of the pie, and some companies are already at the forefront. That's right, Hon Hai , which is known for its foundry, has not only launched its own electric car , but also has its eyes on the automobile OEM business. The latest news shows that Hon Hai has begun to adjust its supply chain strategy in order to win OEM orders for Tesla and .

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According to CNMO’s understanding, there are media reports that Hon Hai Group’s is sprinting into the electric vehicle business and actively seeking OEM orders from Tesla. Therefore, it has recently begun to adjust its supply chain strategy internally. The first step of action is car shell. At the same time, Hongzhun, who was originally a key player in the supply of electric vehicle casings, faded out, and replaced Yisheng-KY, which has already shipped Tesla, as a pioneer. Regarding the group's supply chain adjustment strategy, relevant supply chain operators declined to comment.

On the other hand, people in the industry also revealed that in order to expand the bargaining chip for Tesla's orders, Hon Hai has turned to Yisheng for the supply of car shells, forming a situation where "Yisheng goes up and Hongzhun retreats" for electric vehicle shells. At present, Hongzhunzhuan will focus more on consumer application markets such as laptops and mobile phone casings.

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Hon Hai has been planning for car manufacturing and OEM for a long time, and its goals are very clear. Earlier, Liu Yangwei, chairman of Hon Hai, said that Tesla and Hon Hai are not in a competitive relationship, and hoped that one day Hon Hai could help Tesla build cars. It also emphasized that Hon Hai's goal remains unchanged, that is, the market share of electric vehicles in 2025 will reach 5%.