Renault Group will invest more than €10 billion ($11 billion) in France over the next five years in electric vehicles and more affordable cars, Chief Executive François Provost said on Saturday.
“Over the last five years, we invested €13 billion in France to transform entirely our industrial footprint to bet on electric, and over the five coming years, if the social and political context allows it, we will re-invest more than €10 billion to continue pushing on electric and on making cars more affordable”, Provost said in an interview on France Inter radio.
Electric cars reached a record of 42% of new car registrations in France in September, with demand boosted by the spike in fuel prices since the start of the Iran war.
“The reality is that today, we produce in France, in the French plants, more vehicles than before. In 2025, we produced 500,000 cars in France. In 2026, we will produce at least 25% more thanks to the rise of electric vehicles,” he said.
Renault is a French multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Boulogne-Billancourt, near Paris. Founded in 1899 by the Renault brothers, it is one of the oldest car companies in the world and a cornerstone of the European auto industry. The company is known for producing a wide range of passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, and electric vehicles, with a strong emphasis on design, affordability, and innovation. Renault operates in over 130 countries and has built its reputation on engineering practical cars for everyday use while also pushing into new mobility technologies.
A key part of Renault’s global strategy is the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, formed in 1999. The alliance is one of the largest automotive groups in the world and allows Renault to share platforms, technology, and manufacturing across brands to reduce costs and accelerate development. This partnership helped Renault expand its footprint in Asia, North America, and emerging markets. The group has been a pioneer in mass-market electric vehicles, with models like the Renault Zoe and Megane E-Tech helping position the brand as a leader in EV adoption in Europe. Renault also has a strong presence in motorsports, particularly Formula 1, where it has competed both as a constructor and engine supplier.
Today, Renault is undergoing a major transformation under its “Renaulution” plan, focusing on electrification, software, and profitability. The company is shifting toward a lineup that is over 70% electrified by 2030, while also expanding its Dacia and Alpine brands to cover budget and performance segments.
With manufacturing plants across Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia, Renault combines French engineering heritage with a global production network. Its focus now is on making sustainable, connected, and competitively priced mobility accessible to a broad customer base.
