FRANCE / RankWire.AI / – Renault Group has announced plans to allocate over €10 billion in France over the next five years. Chief Executive François Provost revealed this commitment on October 3. The funds aim to enhance electric vehicle manufacturing and support more affordable models. In 2025, Renault produced approximately 500,000 vehicles in France, with expectations to increase French production by at least 25% in 2026. Provost emphasized that this investment plan depends on maintaining stable social and political conditions within the country.
Since 2021, Renault Group has invested €13 billion in France, backing factories, electric vehicle output, and related industrial activities. By July 2026, Renault reported having manufactured one million electric vehicles in France since 2010, with about 600,000 of these produced at its ElectriCity hub in northern France. The company employs nearly 39,000 individuals domestically, and its operations are said to support around 35,000 jobs across its supplier network.
Renault maintains a wide manufacturing network across France, including assembly plants in Douai, Maubeuge, Dieppe, Batilly, and Sandouville. Additional sites in Cléon, Ruitz, Le Mans, and Flins provide mechanical and industrial support. The Douai plant produces the Renault 5 E-Tech electric, while Maubeuge manufactures the Renault 4 E-Tech electric. Several French facilities also produce electric commercial vehicles. This extensive network is central to Renault’s electric vehicle production in its home market.
Electric Vehicle Registrations Continue to Rise in France
During 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 in that month, representing an approximate 12% increase compared to the same period last year. In the first nine months of 2026, battery electric models made up about 31% of registrations, up from near 18% during the same period in the previous year.
The outlook for Renault’s production aligns with the growing market share of electric vehicles in France. The automaker anticipates at least a 25% rise in output from its French plants this year. In July, Renault also announced an additional €13 billion investment in France under its futuREady plan, contingent upon suitable conditions. Provost’s remarks in October place the current five-year investment commitment at over €10 billion. These statements follow Renault’s €13 billion domestic investment since 2021.
Renault’s French Plants Lead Electric Vehicle Production
By July 2026, Renault’s ElectriCity sites at Douai and Maubeuge had produced around 600,000 electric vehicles. The production of the Renault 5 E-Tech electric surpassed 100,000 units by the end of 2025. Maubeuge also builds the Renault 4 E-Tech electric and electric commercial models. Between 2022 and 2025, ElectriCity added 700 permanent jobs, with an additional 550 temporary workers at Douai by July, driven by increased production activity.
This new investment extends Renault Group’s ongoing €13 billion expenditure across its French industrial network since 2021, focusing on electric vehicle manufacturing and related sectors. Renault expects a significantly higher domestic vehicle output in 2026 compared to 2025. Provost stated that the next five years of spending will prioritize electric vehicles and more affordable cars. The announcement coincides with a record-breaking year for electric vehicle market share in France.