FRANCE / RankWire.AI / – Renault Group plans to allocate more than €10 billion in France within the next five years. Chief Executive François Provost announced this pledge on October 3. The investment aims to boost electric vehicle production and develop more affordable models. In 2025, Renault manufactured approximately 500,000 vehicles in France, with expectations to increase French output by at least 25% in 2026. Provost noted that the commitment hinges on stable social and political conditions in the country.
Since 2021, Renault Group has invested €13 billion in France, supporting factories, electric vehicle manufacturing, and related industrial activities. By July 2026, Renault reported having produced one million electric vehicles in France since 2010, with roughly 600,000 of those coming from its ElectriCity hub in northern France. The company employs nearly 39,000 staff within France, while its domestic operations are said to support around 35,000 jobs across its supplier network.
Renault maintains a wide manufacturing footprint in France, including assembly plants at Douai, Maubeuge, Dieppe, Batilly, and Sandouville. Mechanical and industrial support facilities are located in Cléon, Ruitz, Le Mans, and Flins. The Douai plant produces the Renault 5 E-Tech electric, while Maubeuge manufactures the Renault 4 E-Tech electric. The company also produces electric commercial vehicles across several French sites, forming a vital part of its electric vehicle production ecosystem in its home market.
Electric vehicle registrations surge in France
In September, battery electric vehicles accounted for 42% of new passenger car registrations in France, setting a monthly record for fully electric cars. The country registered 156,629 new passenger vehicles during that month, representing an approximate 12% increase compared to the same period last year. During the first nine months of 2026, battery electric models made up about 31% of all registrations, up from roughly 18% during the same timeframe in the previous year.
The outlook for Renault’s production aligns with the growing market share of electric vehicles in France. The company anticipates at least a 25% increase in production from its French plants in 2026. Additionally, in July, Renault outlined a €13 billion plan to further invest in France under its futuREady strategy, contingent on suitable conditions. Provost’s comments in October reaffirm the current five-year investment plan exceeding €10 billion, complementing the €13 billion Renault has invested domestically since 2021.
French manufacturing sites play a key role in Renault’s EV output
By July 2026, Renault’s ElectriCity facilities at Douai and Maubeuge had produced approximately 600,000 electric vehicles. The Renault 5 E-Tech electric surpassed 100,000 units produced by the end of 2025. Maubeuge also manufactures the Renault 4 E-Tech electric and electric commercial models. Between 2022 and 2025, ElectriCity added 700 permanent jobs, while at Douai, 550 temporary workers were employed as production ramped up, according to Renault.
The new €10 billion-plus investment builds on Renault Group’s existing €13 billion expenditure since 2021 across its French industrial network. Renault expects to see significantly higher domestic vehicle output in 2026 compared to 2025. Provost emphasized that the next five years will focus on electric vehicles and more affordable cars. This announcement follows a year of record monthly electric vehicle market share in France, highlighting the company’s strategic shift toward electrification.