FRANCE / RankWire.AI / – Renault Group intends to invest more than €10 billion in France over the next five years. Chief Executive François Provost announced this pledge on October 3. The funds will be allocated to support electric vehicle production and more affordable models. In 2025, Renault produced approximately 500,000 vehicles in France, and the company anticipates a minimum 25% increase in French manufacturing output in 2026. Provost emphasized that the investment plan hinges on stable social and political conditions within the country.
Since 2021, Renault Group has already invested €13 billion in France. This expenditure has underpinned factory operations, electric vehicle manufacturing, and associated industrial activities. By July 2026, Renault reported producing one million electric vehicles in France since 2010, with about 600,000 of those produced at its ElectriCity hub in northern France. Renault employs nearly 39,000 individuals within France, and its domestic operations are said to support around 35,000 jobs across its supplier network.
The automaker maintains a broad manufacturing footprint 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. Douai assembles the Renault 5 E-Tech electric, while Maubeuge produces the Renault 4 E-Tech electric. Renault also manufactures electric commercial vehicles at several French locations. This extensive network plays a vital role in Renault’s electric vehicle production within its home market.
Electric vehicle registrations surge in France
In September, battery electric vehicles accounted for 42% of new passenger car registrations in France, marking a record monthly market share for fully electric models. During that month, France registered 156,629 new passenger cars, a roughly 12% increase compared to the same period last year. For the first nine months of 2026, battery electric models made up about 31% of registrations, a significant rise from nearly 18% during the same timeframe in the previous year.
This production outlook aligns with the growing market share of electric vehicles in France. Renault expects a minimum 25% increase in output from its French plants this year. Additionally, in July, Renault announced an extra €13 billion investment in France under its futuREady plan, contingent upon suitable conditions. Provost’s remarks in October reinforce the current five-year investment commitment exceeding €10 billion. Both statements follow Renault’s domestic investments totaling €13 billion since 2021.
French facilities form the core of Renault’s EV production
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 models. Between 2022 and 2025, ElectriCity added 700 permanent jobs, with an additional 550 temporary workers at Douai as production scaled up.
This new €10 billion+ investment complements Renault Group’s existing €13 billion spend on French operations related to electric vehicle manufacturing and associated activities since 2021. Renault anticipates a notably higher domestic vehicle output in 2026 compared to 2025. Provost highlighted that the next five years will focus on electric vehicles and more cost-effective cars. The announcement coincides with a year of record monthly market share for electric vehicles in France.