Overview
- Ford and Renault will co‑develop two Ford‑branded electric passenger cars on Renault’s Ampere platform, with production at Renault’s ElectriCity hub in northern France and first deliveries targeted for 2028.
- Ford will lead exterior design, interiors and driving dynamics to ensure the vehicles are distinctly Ford despite shared underpinnings.
- The companies signed a Letter of Intent to explore joint development and manufacturing of selected light commercial vehicles for the European market.
- Ford CEO Jim Farley framed the pact as a direct response to low‑cost Chinese rivals, calling it a fight for survival in Europe’s EV market.
- As part of its Europe strategy, Ford is urging EU policymakers to align CO2 targets with market realities, expand purchase incentives and charging, and recalibrate rules for vans used by small businesses.