Renault Group Reaches Milestone of One Million "Made in France" Electric Vehicles Since 2010

Renault Group has officially surpassed the production of one million electric vehicles in France, marking a significant industrial achievement for the European automotive sector since the journey began in 2010. This milestone includes 600,000 units manufactured at the "ElectriCity" industrial hub in northern France, which encompasses the Douai and Maubeuge facilities. The achievement underscores Renault's long-term commitment to domestic manufacturing and its strategic shift toward a fully localized electric vehicle value chain.

Renault Group CEO François Provost announced that the company has reached the one-million-unit mark for French-made electric vehicles, a feat supported by a €13 billion investment in domestic operations since 2021. The Group intends to invest a further €13 billion under its "futuREady" mid-term plan, provided market conditions remain supportive. This industrial network spans multiple sites, including assembly plants in Douai, Maubeuge, Dieppe, Batilly, and Sandouville, and supports a workforce of 39,000 direct employees and 35,000 indirect supply chain jobs.

The production milestone includes a wide range of models, from early pioneers like the ZOE and Kangoo ZE to the modern Renault 5 E-Tech electric, which aims to democratize EV ownership with a starting price of €18,810. Renault is also expanding its electric light commercial vehicle (LCV) lineup with the Kangoo, Trafic, and Master E-Tech models. By the end of 2026, the company expects to launch the New Trafic E-Tech electric, which will be the first LCV in Europe to feature Software Defined Vehicle (SDV) technology.

A significant portion of this success is attributed to the ElectriCity industrial pole, which has produced 600,000 EVs and established itself as a premier European manufacturing hub. To sustain this momentum, Renault has focused on human capital through its Reknow University, training 53,000 employees in battery technologies, artificial intelligence, and circular economy practices. This comprehensive ecosystem, which includes the Flins Refactory, is designed to ensure that Renault can produce competitive and accessible electric vehicles while maintaining a strong industrial anchorage in France.