2026 Mitsubishi ASX EV? iPhone-maker to rebadge its electric cars for Mitsubishi in Australia, starting with the Foxtron Model B: report

Taiwanese iPhone-maker Foxconn has reportedly secured a deal with Mitsubishi to supply its electric cars for the Australian and New Zealand markets.

Sources told British-based publication Reuters the two companies had agreed to partner together without confirming further details, aside from the fact Mitsubishi was looking to outsource EV production to Foxconn for the Australian and New Zealand markets.

A further article published by Japanese daily newspaper Mainichi said the cars will be rolled out to Australia next year, with Foxconn’s Chief Strategy Officer for EVs, John Seki, stating its Model B small SUV will serve as the basis for the upcoming Mitsubishi electric car.

CarsGuide contacted Mitsubishi Australia’s local operations for confirmation on the plans to which it did not confirm nor deny.

Foxconn, which is the world’s largest electronics manufacturer and is known largely for producing Apple products, plans to build at least six electric models in the short-term, including SUVs, sedans, pickups and buses.

The Pininfarina-designed Model B debuted in production guise at the Geneva Motor Show last year, where it was positioned as a competitor to the Volkswagen ID.3, Jeep Avenger and Kia Niro. Full-scale production is slated for the middle half of this year, though a location remains unconfirmed.

We do know, however, the Model B will line up at 4320mm long, 1865mm wide and 1530mm tall, putting it roughly on par with the current Mitsubishi ASX.

It will share its basic powertrain components with a Luxgen n7, another Taiwanese EV. That suggests both single-motor rear-wheel-drive and dual-motor all-wheel-drive offerings.

Driving range is expected to peak at about 500km under the NEDC cycle thanks to a 60kWh traction battery.

Mitsubishi doesn’t currently offer an electric vehicle in its Australian line-up, putting the brand in a precarious position as the New Vehicle Emission Standards moves to penalise car brands that breach carbon emissions targets.

The Foxconn line-up serves as a viable solution, particularly after Foxconn’s Seki stressed the brand wants to maintain its positioning as an electronics supplier, rather than selling its products directly to the public.

Foxconn has also expressed interest in acquiring a stake in ailing Japanese automaker Nissan, though the company has said its aim would be "cooperation" rather than a fully fledged takeover.