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Ford Motor Co. is turning to Renault to produce affordable electric cars in Europe as both automakers come under increasing pressure from Chinese manufacturers expanding in the region.
Renault Group press release---Paris, France and Cologne, Germany – December 9, 2025...Renault Group and Ford today announced a landmark strategic partnership aimed at expanding Ford's electric vehicles offering to European customers, significantly enhancing competitiveness for both companies in the rapidly evolving automotive landscape in Europe.
A cornerstone of this collaboration is a partnership agreement for the development of two distinct Ford-branded electric vehicles. The new models will be based on the Ampere platform, leveraging Renault Group's strong EV assets and competitiveness, and produced by Renault Group in the North of France, illustrating Ampere's ElectriCity's “state-of-the-art” manufacturing capabilities and expertise.
Designed by Ford, developed with Renault Group, the two cars will feature distinctive driving dynamics, authentic Ford-brand DNA and intuitive experiences. They mark the first step in a comprehensive new product offensive for Ford in Europe. The first of the two vehicles is expected in showrooms in early 2028.
In addition to collaborating on EVs, Renault Group and Ford have also signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for a European light commercial vehicle collaboration. Under this LOI, the partners will explore the opportunity to jointly develop and manufacture Renault and Ford's branded selected light commercial vehicles (LCVs).
François Provost, CEO Renault Group said: "Renault Group is proud to announce a new strategic cooperation with Ford, an iconic car manufacturer. This partnership shows the strength of our partnership know-how and competitiveness in Europe. In the long term, combining our strengths with Ford will make us more innovative and more responsive in a fast-changing European automotive market."
Jim Farley, president and CEO, Ford Motor Company said: "The strategic partnership with Renault Group marks an important step for Ford and supports our strategy to build a highly efficient and fit-for-the future business in Europe. We will combine Renault Group's industrial scale and EV assets with Ford's iconic design and driving dynamics to create vehicles that are fun, capable, and distinctly Ford in spirit."
Combining strengths...The companies will take advantage of the proven capabilities and competitiveness of Renault Group's Ampere platform, EV manufacturing ecosystem and industrial capacities in the North of France (ElectriCity) to produce two all-new Ford-branded electric passenger vehicles.
By joining their expertise as major players in Europe, in innovation, design, software, and service delivery, Renault Group and Ford will aim to address industry challenges and better serve customers in both the retail and commercial vehicles segments.
The Renault Group and Ford strategic partnership will combine decades of experience in the light commercial vehicle segment, as well as the industrial scale and extensive supply base of both companies, creating a formidable force poised to drive innovation and efficiency in the European market.
Renault will help develop and produce two Ford-branded models in northern France, with the first vehicle set to arrive in showrooms in early 2028, the companies said Tuesday. They also agreed to explore joint production of a van.
The cornerstone of the collaboration is a partnership agreement to develop two distinct Ford-branded electric vehicles. The new models will be based on the Ampere platform, leveraging Groupe Renault’s strong electric vehicle capabilities and competitiveness, and will be built by Groupe Renault in northern France, showcasing Ampere’s “state-of-the-art” manufacturing capabilities and expertise.
Designed by Ford, developed with Groupe Renault, the two cars will feature distinctive driving dynamics, authentic Ford brand DNA and intuitive experiences. They mark the first step in a comprehensive new product offensive for Ford in Europe. The first of the two vehicles is expected to hit showrooms in early 2028, and is expected to be a successor to the Ford Fiesta.
Ford’s second electric car is expected to be a small electric crossover derived from the Renault 4, which could replace the Puma Gen-E, but no timelines or specific details have been given for that car yet.
Unlike the Nissan Micra, which is essentially a rebadged Renault 5, Ford’s small electric cars will be “recognizable Ford-branded electric vehicles” designed entirely in-house. However, Ford’s new electric cars are likely to share most of Renault’s hardware, meaning a front-axle motor producing between 121 and 215 hp, depending on specification, as well as a choice of 40 kWh or 52 kWh battery – which will be switched from NMC chemistry to more cost-effective LFP by 2028.
In addition to their collaboration on electric vehicles, Groupe Renault and Ford have also signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for a European collaboration on light commercial vehicles. Under this LOI, the partners will explore the possibility of jointly developing and producing selected Renault and Ford light commercial vehicles (LCVs).
The companies will leverage the proven capabilities and competitiveness of Groupe Renault’s Ampere platform, its EV manufacturing ecosystem and its industrial capacity in the north of France (ElectriCity) to produce two all-new Ford-branded electric passenger vehicles.
By combining their expertise as major players in Europe in innovation, design, software and services, Groupe Renault and Ford will seek to address industry challenges and better serve customers in the retail and commercial vehicle segments.
The strategic partnership between Groupe Renault and Ford will combine decades of experience in the light commercial vehicle segment, as well as the industrial scale and extensive supply base of both companies, creating a strong force ready to drive innovation and efficiency in the European market.
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