FRANCE / RankWire.AI / – Renault Group has announced plans to allocate more than €10 billion towards its operations in France over the next five years. Chief Executive François Provost revealed this commitment on October 3. The investment aims to enhance electric vehicle manufacturing and support lower-cost models. During 2025, Renault produced approximately 500,000 vehicles in France, with expectations to increase French production by at least 25% in 2026. Provost emphasized that the investment depends on maintaining stable social and political conditions in the country.
Since 2021, Renault Group has already invested €13 billion in France, funding factories, electric vehicle production, and related industrial activities. By July 2026, the company reported having produced one million electric vehicles in France since 2010, with roughly 600,000 coming from its ElectriCity hub in northern France. The company employs nearly 39,000 individuals across France, and its domestic operations support around 35,000 jobs within its supplier network.
Renault maintains a wide manufacturing presence throughout 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 manufactures the Renault 5 E-Tech electric, while Maubeuge produces the Renault 4 E-Tech electric. Electric commercial vehicles are also produced at several French facilities, forming a core part of Renault’s electric vehicle production strategy in its home market.
Electric Vehicle Registrations Rise Significantly in France
Battery electric vehicles accounted for 42% of new passenger car registrations in France in September, marking a record monthly share for fully electric models. The country registered 156,629 new passenger cars that month, reflecting a roughly 12% increase compared to the same period last year. During the first nine months of 2026, battery electric vehicles made up about 31% of all registrations, up from approximately 18% during the same period in the previous year.
This growth in electric vehicle production aligns with Renault’s outlook, as electric cars now constitute a larger segment of the French automotive market. The company anticipates a minimum 25% increase in production from its French plants this year. Additionally, in July, Renault announced a €13 billion investment in France under its futuREady initiative, contingent upon suitable conditions. Provost’s comments in October reaffirm the current five-year plan to invest more than €10 billion. These statements build on Renault’s €13 billion domestic investment since 2021.
French Manufacturing Sites Serve as Key Electric Vehicle Hubs for Renault
By July 2026, Renault’s ElectriCity facilities in 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 various electric commercial models. Between 2022 and 2025, ElectriCity added 700 full-time jobs, and by July, an additional 550 temporary workers had been hired at Douai as production ramped up.
This new €10 billion-plus investment complements Renault Group’s existing €13 billion expenditure since 2021 on electric vehicle manufacturing and related operations in France. The automaker expects significantly higher domestic vehicle output in 2026 compared to 2025. Provost stated that the upcoming five-year period will focus on electric vehicles and more affordable cars. These developments come amid a record-breaking year for electric vehicle market share in France.