Taiwan's electric vehicle market (EV) is poised for a wave of new launches in the second half of 2025, with the upcoming Luxgen N5, based on Foxtron's Model B platform, attracting the most attention. Rumors have circulated that the N5's launch schedule could be altered. In response, Luxgen's public relations team told DIGITIMES that future product plans will be officially announced at the appropriate time.

Electronic components and semiconductor lead frame manufacturer Excel Cell Electronic (ECE) saw strong demand for automotive lead frames early in 2025, but momentum in the third quarter of 2025 dampened due to tariffs and market uncertainties. However, recent signs of recovery in customer orders have led the company to expect stable automotive-related demand for 2025.

Plastic injection molding giant Fu Chun Shin (FCS) reported positive year-on-year revenue growth for October 2025, driven by demand from automotive components, ICT, semiconductor, and sports industry customers. New technology deployments in the premium sports sector are beginning to reap benefits, with supercritical fluid physical foaming equipment seeing increased shipments.

Analysts believe Tesla is shifting from battery-buying to battery-making, as its procurement team is reportedly in active communication with South Korean suppliers of cathode materials, anode materials, and copper foil for batteries. This reflects Tesla pursuing vertical integration to boost profitability and establish a self-contained ecosystem. According to the Korea Economic Daily, Tesla has also discussed orders with a South Korean copper foil manufacturer, with supply expected to begin in 2026.

Elon Musk, owner of SpaceX and Tesla Inc., is making significant strides to develop a comprehensive semiconductor manufacturing supply chain in the US. Sources indicate that the fan-out panel-level packaging (FOPLP) plant in Texas has reached the equipment delivery phase and aims to commence volume production by late third quarter 2026.

Pegatron Corp. is accelerating its shift away from China, increasing the share of manufacturing capacity located outside the country to 30-40% in 2025 from 20-30% in 2024, the company's management revealed during its earnings call on November 12. This move reflects Pegatron's broader strategy to diversify its manufacturing footprint and reduce reliance on its core contract with Apple Inc., which still accounts for approximately 60% of its revenue.

Infineon Technologies struck a cautious tone on its automotive outlook during its 2025 earnings call, with CEO Jochen Hanebeck highlighting ongoing challenges in China's electric vehicle (EV) market and competitive pressures on power modules, even as demand for microcontrollers and Ethernet solutions continues to strengthen.

Foxconn (Hon Hai Precision Industry Co.) posted robust performance in the third quarter of 2025, driven by new smartphone launches, smart consumer electronics, AI servers, and cloud network devices. The company anticipates substantial sequential and year-over-year growth in the fourth quarter, maintaining expectations for solid full-year expansion and expressing optimism about 2026 results for the first time, according to chairman Young Liu.

Gogoro's operational fundamentals have improved significantly, and its success was reflected in its financial results for the third quarter of 2025. By prioritizing its focus strategy, Gogoro has laid a strong foundation to achieve profitability in its energy business by 2026, generate free cash flow by 2027, and reach profitability in its vehicle business by 2028.

As the global automotive industry accelerates its shift toward electrification, the reliance on rare earth elements for electric vehicle (EV) permanent magnet motors has become a critical challenge. China currently controls about 70% of global rare earth mining and 85% of refining capacity. With Beijing imposing stricter export controls and enacting two rounds of export restrictions in 2025, automakers worldwide are urgently seeking alternative materials and new supply sources.