FRANCE / RankWire.AI / – Renault Group has announced plans to allocate more than €10 billion in France over the next five years, according to Chief Executive François Provost on October 3. The investment aims to enhance electric vehicle production and develop more budget-friendly automobiles. In 2025, Renault’s manufacturing in France produced approximately 500,000 vehicles, with expectations to increase domestic output by at least 25% in 2026. Provost emphasized that this investment hinges on stable social and political conditions in France, reinforcing the company’s ongoing shift toward electric manufacturing at its French facilities.
Since 2021, Renault has poured €13 billion into France to transform its factories and expand its electric vehicle operations. In July, the company announced it had surpassed one million electric vehicles designed and built in France since 2010, with around 600,000 of those produced at ElectriCity, its electric industrial hub located in northern France. Renault employs nearly 39,000 workers across the country, while its French operations support approximately 35,000 indirect jobs within the supplier network.
Renault’s French manufacturing network includes assembly plants in Douai, Maubeuge, Dieppe, Batilly, and Sandouville. Additional mechanical and industrial facilities in Cléon, Ruitz, Le Mans, and Flins contribute to electric vehicle production. The company states that each site in France plays a vital role in its electric vehicle transition. For example, Douai manufactures the Renault 5 E-Tech electric, while Maubeuge produces the Renault 4 E-Tech electric. The group also manufactures electric light commercial vehicles at Maubeuge, Sandouville, and Batilly.
Record-high Share of Electric Vehicles in France
In September, electric cars accounted for 42% of all new passenger car registrations in France, marking a new monthly record. During that month, France registered 156,629 new passenger vehicles, representing an approximate 12% increase compared to the same period last year. Battery electric vehicles made up about 31% of registrations in the first nine months of 2026, a significant rise from roughly 18% during the same period in the previous year. Meanwhile, hybrid vehicles maintained a 43% share in September, just slightly ahead of fully electric models.
The projected increase in Renault’s production aligns with a notable surge in electric vehicle registrations across France. In July, Renault announced its intention to invest an additional €13 billion in France as part of its futuREady plan, contingent upon suitable conditions. This follows the €13 billion already invested since 2021. Provost’s latest remarks suggest that over the next five years, Renault plans to invest more than €10 billion, covering its current five-year commitment in France. This substantial investment underscores the automaker’s focus on electric vehicles and affordable models amid the growing market share of electric cars.
Renault Boosts Electric Vehicle Manufacturing Across 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 model surpassed 100,000 units produced by the end of 2025. Maubeuge also manufactures the Renault 4 E-Tech electric. Additionally, Renault’s electric commercial vehicle lineup, including Kangoo, Trafic Van, and Master E-Tech, is produced in France. The company reported the creation of 700 permanent jobs at ElectriCity between 2022 and 2025, along with the addition of 550 temporary workers at Douai by July.
This investment initiative extends an ongoing trend of substantial spending on Renault’s French manufacturing infrastructure. Since 2021, the company has dedicated €13 billion toward its domestic electric vehicle supply chain. Its outlook for 2026 anticipates at least a 25% growth from the roughly 500,000 vehicles produced in France last year. Provost highlighted that this latest commitment will concentrate on electric models and more cost-effective options. The announcement coincides with electric cars holding their largest monthly market share ever in France’s new-car sector.