FRANCE / RankWire.AI / – Renault Group has announced plans to allocate over €10 billion in France over the coming five years. Chief Executive François Provost revealed this commitment on October 3. The funds will be directed toward the development of electric vehicles and budget-friendly models. In 2025, Renault produced roughly 500,000 vehicles in France, with expectations of at least a 25% increase in French manufacturing in 2026. Provost emphasized that this investment plan is contingent upon stable social and political conditions within the country.
Since 2021, Renault Group has already invested €13 billion in France, supporting factories, electric vehicle production, and related industrial sectors. By July 2026, Renault reported it had manufactured one million electric vehicles in France since 2010, with around 600,000 of these produced at its ElectriCity hub in northern France. The company currently employs nearly 39,000 individuals across France, and states that its domestic activities sustain approximately 35,000 jobs within its supplier network.
Renault maintains a comprehensive manufacturing footprint throughout France. Its assembly facilities include Douai, Maubeuge, Dieppe, Batilly, and Sandouville. Additional sites at 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. The company also produces electric commercial vehicles at several French locations, forming a core part of its electric vehicle production strategy in its home market.
Record Electric Car Registrations in France
In September, battery electric vehicles accounted for 42% of new passenger car registrations in France, marking a historic monthly high for fully electric cars. During the same month, France registered 156,629 new passenger vehicles, reflecting an approximate 12% increase compared to the previous year. For the first nine months of 2026, battery electric models made up about 31% of all registrations, compared to nearly 18% during the same period in the previous year.
This production outlook for Renault coincides with the growing share of electric vehicles in the French automotive market. The company anticipates at least a 25% rise in output from its French plants this year. Additionally, in July, Renault disclosed a €13 billion investment plan in France under its futuREady strategy, pending appropriate conditions. Provost’s statements in October reiterate the current five-year plan involving more than €10 billion in investments, complementing the €13 billion already invested domestically since 2021.
French Plants Serve as Key Pillars for Renault’s Electric Vehicle Production
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 various electric commercial models. Between 2022 and 2025, ElectriCity added 700 permanent jobs, while Douai increased its workforce by 550 temporary workers as production ramped up, according to Renault.
This latest investment enhances Renault Group’s existing €13 billion expenditure across its French industrial network since 2021, with a focus on electric vehicle manufacturing and related activities. The automaker now expects significantly higher domestic vehicle output in 2026 compared to 2025. Provost highlighted that the next five years will see a focus on electric vehicles and more affordable models. The announcement aligns with a year marked by record-breaking monthly electric vehicle market shares in France.