FRANCE / RankWire.AI / – Renault Group plans to allocate more than €10 billion for investment in France over the upcoming five years. Chief Executive François Provost announced this pledge on October 3. The funds will be directed towards the development of electric vehicles and more affordable models. In 2025, Renault produced approximately 500,000 vehicles in France, and the company anticipates at least a 25% increase in French manufacturing output in 2026. Provost emphasized 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 its French operations. This capital has supported factory upgrades, electric vehicle production, and related industrial activities. By July 2026, Renault reported that it had manufactured one million electric vehicles in France since 2010, with around 600,000 of those produced at its ElectriCity facility in northern France. The company employs nearly 39,000 people domestically, and its local operations are said to support approximately 35,000 jobs across its supplier network.
Renault maintains a comprehensive manufacturing presence throughout France. Its assembly facilities include Douai, Maubeuge, Dieppe, Batilly, and Sandouville, while additional sites in Cléon, Ruitz, Le Mans, and Flins provide mechanical and industrial support. The Douai plant produces the Renault 5 E-Tech electric, and Maubeuge manufactures the Renault 4 E-Tech electric. The company also produces electric commercial vehicles at several other French locations. This extensive network constitutes a core element of Renault’s electric vehicle manufacturing in its home market.
Rise in Electric Vehicle Registrations in France
Battery electric vehicles accounted for 42% of new passenger car registrations in France during September, setting a monthly record for fully electric cars in the country. The month saw 156,629 new passenger car registrations, reflecting an approximate 12% increase compared to the same period last year. During the first nine months of 2026, battery electric models made up about 31% of all registrations, up from nearly 18% in the same timeframe a year earlier.
The outlook for Renault’s production aligns with the growing market share of electric vehicles in France. The automaker anticipates at least a 25% increase in output from its French plants this year. Furthermore, in July, Renault announced an additional €13 billion investment in France under its futuREady strategy, contingent on favorable conditions. Provost’s comments in October reaffirm the current five-year plan to invest over €10 billion, complementing the €13 billion Renault has already invested domestically since 2021.
French Plants Central to Renault’s Electric Vehicle Production
As of July 2026, Renault’s ElectriCity facilities at Douai and Maubeuge had produced about 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 added 700 permanent roles, and by July, an extra 550 temporary workers had been employed at Douai to meet rising production demands. Renault highlighted that the new investment builds on its existing €13 billion expenditure since 2021 dedicated to electric vehicle manufacturing and related activities. The company expects domestic vehicle output in 2026 to significantly surpass that of 2025. Provost stated that the upcoming five years will focus on electric vehicles and more affordable cars, with the current record-high market share of electric vehicles in France underscoring the importance of these investments.