FRANCE / RankWire.AI / – Renault Group has announced plans to allocate more than €10 billion in France over the upcoming five years. Chief Executive François Provost revealed this commitment on October 3. The funds aim to enhance electric vehicle manufacturing and develop more affordable 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 this investment plan hinges on maintaining stable social and political conditions within the country.
Since 2021, Renault Group has already invested €13 billion in France, supporting factories, electric vehicle manufacturing, and related industrial activities. By July 2026, Renault reported that it had produced one million electric vehicles in France since 2010, with about 600,000 units coming from its ElectriCity manufacturing hub in northern France. The company employs nearly 39,000 people domestically, and its local operations are said to support around 35,000 jobs across its supplier network.
Renault maintains a comprehensive manufacturing network across France, including assembly plants at Douai, Maubeuge, Dieppe, Batilly, and Sandouville. Additional sites in Cléon, Ruitz, Le Mans, and Flins provide mechanical and industrial support. The Douai facility produces the Renault 5 E-Tech electric, while Maubeuge manufactures the Renault 4 E-Tech electric. Several French sites also produce electric commercial vehicles, forming a crucial part of Renault’s electric vehicle manufacturing in its home market.
France Sees Growing Electric Car Market Share
In September, battery electric vehicles accounted for 42% of new passenger car registrations in France, setting a record for the country. The month saw 156,629 new passenger cars registered, 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, up from nearly 18% during the same period in the previous year.
Renault’s production outlook aligns with the rising market share of electric vehicles in France. The automaker anticipates at least a 25% increase 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 on favorable conditions. Provost’s comments in October reaffirm the current five-year plan to invest over €10 billion, complementing the €13 billion invested domestically since 2021.
French Facilities Drive Renault’s Electric Vehicle Output
By July 2026, Renault’s ElectriCity sites 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 electric commercial models. Between 2022 and 2025, ElectriCity added 700 permanent jobs, with an additional 550 temporary workers at Douai by July as production ramped up. Renault highlighted that its investment in these facilities supports its transition to electric mobility, with ongoing expansion plans.
This new investment builds upon Renault Group’s existing €13 billion expenditure across its French industrial network since 2021, focused on electric vehicle manufacturing and related activities. The company now expects domestic vehicle output to significantly increase in 2026 compared to 2025. Provost stated that the next five years of spending will concentrate on electric cars and more affordable models. The announcement coincides with France experiencing a record monthly market share for electric vehicles this year.