FRANCE / RankWire.AI / – Renault Group announced on October 3 that it will channel more than €10 billion into France over the next five years. The company’s Chief Executive François Provost highlighted that the investment will primarily support electric vehicles and more budget-friendly models. In 2025, Renault produced approximately 500,000 vehicles domestically in France. The automaker anticipates this number will increase by at least 25% in 2026. Provost noted that the investment hinges on stable social and political conditions within France. This move signals a continued shift toward electric manufacturing at Renault’s French factories.
Since 2021, Renault has invested €13 billion in France to overhaul its manufacturing facilities and electric vehicle operations. In July, the company revealed it had exceeded one million electric vehicles designed and manufactured in France since 2010. About 600,000 of these units came from ElectriCity, its electric industrial hub located in northern France. Renault employs nearly 39,000 people across the country. The company states that its French operations support roughly 35,000 indirect jobs within the supplier network.
Renault’s manufacturing network in France includes assembly plants in Douai, Maubeuge, Dieppe, Batilly, and Sandouville. Its mechanical and industrial facilities in Cléon, Ruitz, Le Mans, and Flins contribute to electric vehicle production. Renault emphasizes that each French site plays a role in its electric transition. For example, Douai produces the Renault 5 E-Tech electric, and Maubeuge manufactures the Renault 4 E-Tech electric. The group also produces electric light commercial vehicles at Maubeuge, Sandouville, and Batilly.
Record Market Share for Electric Vehicles in France
In September, electric cars accounted for 42% of new passenger car registrations in France, marking a record monthly share. During that month, France registered 156,629 new passenger vehicles, an increase of about 12% compared to the same period last year. Battery electric vehicles made up about 31% of registrations in the first nine months of 2026, up from around 18% in the previous year. Hybrid vehicles held a 43% share in September, just slightly ahead of fully electric cars.
The anticipated rise in Renault’s production aligns 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 plan, contingent on favorable conditions. This follows the €13 billion already invested in the country since 2021. Provost’s latest remarks suggest that the company’s planned investment over the next five years exceeds €10 billion. This figure reflects Renault’s current five-year investment commitment in France.
Renault’s Growing Electric Manufacturing Footprint in France
By July 2026, ElectriCity’s facilities in Douai and Maubeuge had produced a total of 600,000 electric cars. 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. Renault’s electric commercial vehicle lineup includes models such as Kangoo, Trafic Van, and Master E-Tech, all assembled in France. Between 2022 and 2025, Renault created 700 permanent jobs at ElectriCity. Additionally, by July, 550 temporary workers had been hired at the Douai plant.
This latest investment plan continues a broader trend of spending on Renault’s French manufacturing infrastructure. Since 2021, the company has allocated €13 billion toward its domestic electric vehicle supply chain. Its production outlook for 2026 projects at least a 25% increase from the approximately 500,000 vehicles produced in France last year. Provost emphasized that the current commitment will prioritize electric vehicles and more affordable options. The announcement coincides with battery electric cars reaching their highest monthly market share ever in France’s new-car sector.