Ford-Renault Partnership to Build Small Electric Vehicles for Europe

Ford and Renault have entered into a strategic partnership to produce small electric vehicles in Europe, marking a significant move in the competitive European EV market. Renault will produce two new electric Ford models at its factories, including a potential 2028 comeback of the Ford Fiesta badge, based on Renault's Ampere EV platform and the Renault 5 E-Tech design. This collaboration aims to leverage Renault's expertise in efficient and appealing electric vehicle platforms and Ford's design and driving dynamics to develop vehicles that meet European consumer preferences. The deal also may include a new Focus model built on the Renault Megane platform, enhancing Ford's competitiveness against established electric models such as Volkswagen's ID.3. Additionally, the automakers plan to collaborate on light commercial vehicles, expanding shared resources and manufacturing scale. Ford CEO Jim Farley emphasized the importance of this partnership for maintaining Ford’s presence in the competitive European automotive sector, highlighting a focus on industrial efficiency and future-ready EV technology. This alliance underscores broader industry trends towards platform sharing and cross-company collaborations to reduce development costs and accelerate EV adoption in key markets.