China is discussing a plan to allow foreign carmakers to set up wholly owned electric-vehicle businesses in its free trade zones, according to company officials briefed on the matter. The plan could be enacted as early as next year, the sources said. If the policy is approved, it would be a landmark departure from existing rules that require foreign automakers to form joint ventures with local counterparts. A relaxation of the joint venture rule would give companies an opportunity to set up fully owned manufacturing operations in China. Ford Motor Co. is considering a joint venture to produce electric vehicles in China with Anhui Zotye Automobile Co. while Volkswagen AG has partnered with Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Corp. to make EVs.

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