the new alliance between Ford and Renault

Ford and Renault have formed an alliance to create more accessible electric cars in Europe, with new models priced under 25,000 euros from 2028

12/09/2025 – 11:36 am

ford has decided to rely on a historic partner to advance on the European electricity market. The American automaker agreed Renault that the French company is responsible for the development of its future low-cost electric vehicles for the continent, a segment in which ford It has not yet managed to position itself strongly.

The announcement was made by both companies in a joint statement.

Two electric models based on amps

The agreement begins with the development of two electric cars that will be assembled on the platform ampthe Renault unit for software and electromobility. In the same ecosystem, the R5one of the brand’s most successful models as part of its new commitment to electrification.

Ford units designed with this architecture will be modeled on the underlying segment 25,000 euroswithout public incentives.

A solution to Ford’s lack of competitive offering in Europe

The alliance allows Ford to compensate for its limited presence in the European electricity market, where the company has, among other things, experienced production losses at various plants Almussafes (Valencia) and Cologne (Germany), In addition to closure Saarlouis.

Both companies also opened the door to collaboration on future electric commercial vehicles, an area where there is already a history of international collaboration.

Production in France and an uncertain horizon for Almussafes

The agreement stipulates that production of the two new models will take place in Electricitythe industrial center that Renault operates in the north of France. The first vehicles will arrive at dealers Early 2028.

At the same time he hasThe Ford plant in Valencia continues to wait for definitions of the promised multi-energy model, planned for 2027. This is key to recovering activity and eliminating the RED mechanism, a rotating ERTE system that covers the entire workforce.

Ford makes it clear: the alliance has no impact on Valencia

In a subsequent statement, the American company stated: “The Ford plant in Valencia will continue to play a critical role.” within its European structure and that the agreement with Renault has “no impact” on these operations.

The company added: “We look forward to sharing further details about our operations in Valencia in 2026.”

Regulatory pressure and the debate about CO2 targets

Ford used the announcement to insist Europe must “align CO2 targets with market reality”a direct reference to the debate the industry is having with the European Commission.

The discussion comes on the eve of a key meeting in Brussels where the industry will demand greater flexibility on environmental requirements, particularly given the ban on sales of internal combustion engine vehicles from 2035.

Jim BaumbickPresident of Ford of Europe, set the tone of the claim: “That’s the truth.” There is a very large gap between customer demand and environmental regulationsand this gap puts great pressure on manufacturer investment and customer accessibility.”

First step in a more comprehensive electrical offensive

The two companies announced that the new models ““They will deliver unrivaled on-road performance, authentic Ford brand DNA and an intuitive user experience.” The alliance is just the beginning of Ford’s new electric offensive on the continent.

François Provost, CEO of Renault emphasized: “This alliance shows the strength of our know-how in terms of partnerships and our competitiveness in Europe.” From Detroit, Jim FarleyCEO of Ford, acknowledged the meeting of skills: “We will combine Renault’s industrial size and strengths in the electric vehicle sector with Ford’s iconic design and specific driving performance.”