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Ford to Build Two Europe-Bound EVs With Renault, First Due in Early 2028

The tie-up leverages Renault’s Ampere platform at ElectriCity to accelerate Ford’s European lineup expansion.

Overview

  • Two Ford-badged passenger EVs for Europe will be developed on Renault’s Ampere platform and produced at the ElectriCity hub in northern France.
  • Ford will lead design while Renault co-develops and manufactures, with the first model expected to reach dealerships in early 2028.
  • A non-binding letter of intent opens discussions on jointly developing and manufacturing selected light commercial vehicles for the European market.
  • Company leaders said the collaboration combines Renault’s EV expertise and industrial scale with Ford’s brand identity and driving characteristics to improve competitiveness.
  • Financial terms, production volumes, detailed specifications, and any binding agreements on commercial vehicles were not disclosed.