FRANCE / RankWire.AI / – Renault Group has announced plans to allocate over €10 billion for development in France over the upcoming five years. Chief Executive François Provost revealed this pledge on October 3. The funds will be directed toward electric vehicle initiatives and more affordable car models. In 2025, Renault produced approximately 500,000 vehicles within France, and the company anticipates at least a 25% increase in French manufacturing output in 2026. Provost noted that the investment plan hinges on maintaining stable social and political conditions in the country.
Since 2021, Renault Group has already invested €13 billion in France. This capital has supported factory operations, electric vehicle manufacturing, and associated industrial activities. By July 2026, Renault reported producing one million electric vehicles in France since 2010, with around 600,000 of these coming from its ElectriCity facility in northern France. The company employs nearly 39,000 workers across France and states that its domestic operations support roughly 35,000 jobs within its supplier network.
Renault maintains a diverse manufacturing network 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 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 facilities, making this network a vital part of Renault’s electric vehicle production in its home market.
Electric Vehicle Registrations Continue to Rise in France
In September, battery electric vehicles accounted for 42% of all new passenger car registrations in France, marking a record monthly market share for fully electric models. During the same month, France registered 156,629 new passenger cars, representing an approximate 12% increase compared to the previous year. Battery electric vehicles made up about 31% of registrations in the first nine months of 2026, a significant rise from nearly 18% during the same period in 2025.
The outlook for Renault’s production aligns with the growing market share of electric vehicles in France. The company predicts 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 suitable conditions. Provost’s remarks in October reinforce the current five-year commitment of over €10 billion. These investments follow Renault’s €13 billion domestic expenditure since 2021.
French Manufacturing Hubs Drive Renault’s Electric Vehicle Output
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 electric commercial vehicles. Between 2022 and 2025, ElectriCity created 700 permanent jobs, with an additional 550 temporary positions added at Douai as production ramped up.
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 operations. Renault anticipates a significantly higher domestic vehicle output in 2026 compared to 2025. Provost emphasized that the upcoming five years will focus on expanding electric and more affordable vehicles. These developments come amid a record-breaking year for electric vehicle market share in France.