FRANCE / RankWire.AI / – Renault Group announced on October 3 that it will commit more than €10 billion to its operations in France over the next five years, according to Chief Executive François Provost. The investment aims to enhance electric vehicle production and make cars more affordable. In 2025, Renault’s French manufacturing output was approximately 500,000 vehicles, with a projected increase of at least 25% in 2026. Provost emphasized that the investment depends on stable social and political conditions in France, representing an extension of the automaker’s transition toward electric manufacturing at its French facilities.
Since 2021, Renault has invested €13 billion in France to modernize its sites and expand its electric vehicle operations. In July, the company reported surpassing one million electric vehicles designed and produced in France since 2010, with around 600,000 originating from ElectriCity, its electric industrial hub located in northern France. Renault employs nearly 39,000 employees within the country, and its French activities support approximately 35,000 indirect jobs across the supplier network.
The company’s manufacturing network in France includes assembly plants in Douai, Maubeuge, Dieppe, Batilly, and Sandouville. Supporting electric vehicle production are mechanical and industrial sites in Cléon, Ruitz, Le Mans, and Flins. Renault states that each French site contributes to its electric transition; for example, Douai produces the Renault 5 E-Tech electric, while Maubeuge manufactures the Renault 4 E-Tech electric. The group also produces electric light commercial vehicles at Maubeuge, Sandouville, and Batilly.
Record Share of Electric Vehicles in French Market
In September, electric cars represented 42% of new passenger car registrations in France, marking a record monthly share. The country registered 156,629 new passenger cars during that month, reflecting an approximate 12% increase compared to the same period last year. Battery electric vehicles accounted for about 31% of registrations during the first nine months of 2026, up from roughly 18% a year earlier. Meanwhile, hybrid vehicles held a 43% market share in September, slightly surpassing fully electric models.
This expected rise in Renault’s production coincides with a notable increase in electric vehicle registrations across France. In July, Renault announced plans for an additional €13 billion investment in France under its futuREady initiative, contingent on favorable conditions. This follows the €13 billion already invested since 2021. Provost’s recent remarks indicate that the planned investment over the next five years exceeds €10 billion, covering Renault’s current five-year commitment in France.
Renault’s Growing Electric Manufacturing Footprint in France
By July 2026, ElectriCity’s facilities in Douai and Maubeuge had produced 600,000 electric vehicles. The Renault 5 E-Tech electric model surpassed 100,000 units produced by the end of 2025. Maubeuge also manufactures the Renault 4 E-Tech electric. The company’s electric commercial vehicle lineup, including Kangoo, Trafic Van, and Master E-Tech models, is assembled in France. Between 2022 and 2025, Renault created 700 permanent jobs at ElectriCity, with an additional 550 temporary workers employed at Douai by July.
This investment plan builds on the broader effort to spend on Renault’s French manufacturing infrastructure. Since 2021, the company has allocated €13 billion toward its domestic electric vehicle supply chain. Its 2026 production outlook indicates at least a 25% increase from last year’s approximately 500,000 vehicles produced in France. Provost highlighted that the latest commitment will prioritize electric vehicles and more cost-effective models, coinciding with the highest monthly market share for battery electric cars in France’s new-car market to date.