Foxconn's Model A EV Breaks Into Japan's Taxi Market as MK Group Plans 2027 Deployment

Foxconn's electric vehicle roadmap has taken a significant step forward as Japan's well-known taxi operator MK Group announced plans to introduce Foxconn-manufactured electric vehicles by 2027. In an exclusive interview with TV Tokyo, MK Holdings President Nobuaki Aoki confirmed the company’s intention to adopt Foxconn's EVs, signaling growing international traction for Foxconn's mobility business following its expansion into AI servers and Apple hardware manufacturing.

Founded in 1960, MK Group operates taxi fleets across nine major Japanese cities—including Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Sapporo, Kobe, Shiga, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Okinawa—and maintains overseas branches. According to industry sources, the model under consideration is Foxconn’s newly unveiled Model A, showcased last week at the company's annual Tech Day.

Analysts note that MK Group's large-scale introduction of Foxconn EVs will significantly elevate the visibility of Foxconn's automotive business and strengthen its position in Japan’s transportation ecosystem.

Foxconn Chairman Young Liu confirmed that Model A's design was developed by a team of Japanese engineers. He added that Foxconn plans to establish a local entity in Japan to support regional customers, with a long-term goal of manufacturing Model A locally.

Foxconn's Chief Strategy Officer for EVs Jun Seki emphasized, “We aim to manufacture Model A in Japan as much as possible and sell it domestically.” He revealed that MK Group has set 2030 as a major milestone and is preparing for the deployment of autonomous robot-taxi services in Kyoto. These services would allow vehicles to safely transport passengers, accept ride requests, and navigate without a human driver.

For MK Group—renowned for its service quality—publicly outlining such ambitions reflects confidence that autonomous-driving technologies and regulatory frameworks will advance rapidly over the next several years. When asked whether Foxconn may serve as a key partner in this timeline, Aoki said, “It is one of the options,” leaving room for deeper collaboration.

MK Group plans to convert 30% of its fleet to EVs by 2025 and achieve full electrification by 2030. Foxconn is expected to play a central role in helping the company transition into an all-electric operating model.

Industry observers point out that the Foxconn–MK partnership effectively opens a direct pathway into real-world operational scenarios in Japan. Aoki noted that MK expects to introduce dozens of Foxconn-made electric taxis in 2027, adding that discussions between the two sides have been ongoing for nearly a year—highlighting that the decision stems from extensive evaluation rather than a rapid or experimental move.