THE strategic alliance between Ford automobile company And Renault Group develop and produce electric vehicles In Europe, it represents a major industrial movement. According to an official Ford press release, two new electrified models based on the Ampere Platform from Renault will arrive on the market in 2028.
Ford emphasized that although these vehicles will be manufactured in Renault group locations in France, the Almussafes factory (Valencia) maintains a “fundamental role” as part of its strategy for Europe. The multinational promises to detail specific projects for the Spanish factory throughout 2026.
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Industrial alliance: why it matters
Autumn smelled hot oil and metal – the sound of piston waking up in the morning in Almussafes – when Ford confirmed he would share technology with Renault to accelerate its electric offensive in Europe. THE development costs of electric vehicles are high, and the industrial cooperation allows for economies of scale and reduction of risks.
- The new models are based on the Ampere Platform developed by Renault for urban and compact electric cars.
- Production will initially focus on Renault factories in Francenot in Spain.
- The stated objective is to compete affordable options against Chinese and European manufacturers.
Almussafes: “fundamental role”, but without details yet
In statements to the media and unions, Ford stressed that the Almussafes plant “does not lose its relevance” and will continue to be strategic for its production network in Europe. However, have not been assigned definitely the new electric models for production in Valencia.
The unions welcomed the news with cautious optimismrequiring meetings to find out employment figures and production volumes, while the company maintains the year horizon 2026 to carry out new investments and projects.
Sector context
THE automotive industry goes through a phase of forced retraining. Traditional manufacturers must balance transition to electric vehicles with the economic sustainability of their factories. In Spain, Almussafes represents one of the the largest production centers of Ford in Europe, with decades of manufacturing history and thousands of direct and indirect jobs linked to the complex.
The bet on wedding rings like that of Ford and Renault makes it possible to share the costs of development and manufacturingalthough this raises questions about production allocation in factories outside Spain for key models.
What remains to know?
🔧 Ford promised specific information on Almussafes projects in 2026.
🔌 The production of two electric The alliance is currently only confirmed for France.
📊The final impact employment and production in Spain will depend on pending announcements.
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