Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.Hitting A PotholeAmid a less EV-friendly policy environment under the Trump administration, the U.S. electric vehicle market cooled sharply, likely contributing to the discontinuation of models such as the Honda Prologue. Legacy automakers are not the only ones feeling the strain, as companies looking to enter the U.S. EV market have also run into roadblocks. Among them is Foxconn, the Taiwanese manufacturing giant best known for building iPhones but now expanding into EVs.According to Automotive News, Foxconn planned to bring its Model C electric midsize crossover to the U.S. by the end of last year through a partnership with an unnamed U.S.-based automotive company. However, tariffs on imported vehicles ultimately put those plans on hold, while the expiration of the federal EV tax credit further weakened market conditions.LuxgenA Rival Left At The GateThe Model C would have entered the same segment as the Tesla Model Y, the best-selling EV in the U.S. It is currently sold in Taiwan as the Luxgen n7. The crossover offers an NEDC-estimated range of up to 664 km (412 miles), while its rear motor produces 172 kW (230 horsepower) and 340 Nm (251 lb-ft) of torque. Like the Model Y, the n7 is also available with a three-row seating option.AdvertisementAdvertisementFurther complicating Foxconn's U.S. EV plans is the sale of its former GM Lordstown assembly plant in Ohio.However, Foxconn is not completely abandoning its American ambitions. Steven Hsu, a sales specialist at the company's automotive joint venture Foxtron, said, "Because of the tariff situation, it's currently on pause," adding, "If the political situation changes, we might reassess."The tariffs are intended partly to encourage automakers to build vehicles in the U.S., putting pressure on brands without domestic production, such as Audi. On the bright side, Foxconn had not begun supplying the Model C to its unnamed U.S. partner, potentially sparing it from significant losses.LuxgenFoxconn Changes LanesFor now, Foxconn is exploring the development of an EV production and research hub in Poland through a partnership with state-backed ElectroMobility Poland. The company is also considering competing with the Toyota JPN Taxi in Japan through its Model A "Fox Taxi."AdvertisementAdvertisementMitsubishi has also partnered with Foxtron to develop a version of its Model B compact electric crossover – known as Bria in Taiwan – for Australia. In the U.S., the Japanese marque is introducing the Eclipse Sportback EV, which is based on the Nissan Leaf.LuxgenThis story was originally published by Autoblog on Jul 19, 2026, where it first appeared in the Electric section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.