FRANCE / RankWire.AI / – Renault Group plans to invest more than €10 billion in France over the next five years. Chief Executive François Provost announced the commitment on October 3. The funding aims to bolster electric vehicle production and develop more affordable models. Renault produced approximately 500,000 vehicles in France during 2025, with expectations of at least a 25% increase in French manufacturing in 2026. Provost emphasized that this investment depends on stable social and political conditions in 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 having produced one million electric vehicles in France since 2010, with about 600,000 of those coming from its ElectriCity hub in northern France. Renault employs nearly 39,000 staff in France, and its domestic operations are estimated to support around 35,000 jobs across its supply chain.
The automaker maintains a widespread manufacturing network across France, including assembly plants in Douai, Maubeuge, Dieppe, Batilly, and Sandouville. Additional sites at Cléon, Ruitz, Le Mans, and Flins provide mechanical and industrial support. The Douai plant assembles the Renault 5 E-Tech electric, while Maubeuge produces the Renault 4 E-Tech electric. Renault also manufactures electric commercial vehicles at various French facilities, making the country a key hub for its electric vehicle production in its home market.
Electric vehicle registrations surge in France
During September, battery electric vehicles accounted for 42% of new passenger car registrations in France, setting a monthly record for fully electric cars in the country. France registered 156,629 new passenger vehicles in that month, representing roughly a 12% increase compared to the previous year. In the first nine months of 2026, battery electric models made up approximately 31% of registrations, up from about 18% during the same period in the previous year.
Renault’s production forecast aligns with the growing market share of electric vehicles in France. The company anticipates at least a 25% rise in output from its French plants this year. Additionally, in July, Renault announced a €13 billion investment in France under its futuREady plan, contingent upon suitable conditions. Provost’s October remarks reinforce the current five-year plan to invest over €10 billion, building on the €13 billion already invested domestically since 2021.
French factories underpin Renault’s electric vehicle output
By July 2026, Renault’s ElectriCity facilities in Douai and Maubeuge had produced around 600,000 electric vehicles. The production of the Renault 5 E-Tech electric exceeded 100,000 units by the end of 2025. Maubeuge also manufactures the Renault 4 E-Tech electric and electric commercial vehicles. Between 2022 and 2025, ElectriCity created approximately 700 permanent jobs, and by July, an additional 550 temporary workers had been hired at Douai to meet rising production demands.
This new €10 billion+ investment complements Renault Group’s existing €13 billion expenditure across its French industrial network since 2021, primarily focused on electric vehicle manufacturing and related sectors. Renault projects significantly higher domestic vehicle output in 2026 compared to 2025. Provost highlighted that the next five years of spending will focus on electric vehicles and more cost-effective models. This announcement coincides with a record-breaking year for electric vehicle market share in France.