Renault Group is reinforcing its position in the global electric vehicle (EV) market, with significant progress in electrification, strategic international expansion, and focused value creation.
In the first half of 2025, the share of electrified vehicles across the Renault Group rose by over 15 points to reach nearly 44 percent of sales, including 12.3 percent fully electric.
Renault-branded vehicle sales reflect this trend, with 59 percent of units sold being electrified and 16 percent fully electric, a 57 percent increase year-on-year — outpacing the European EV market growth of 25 percent. This surge is largely driven by the Renault 5 E-Tech, which has become the best-selling B-segment EV in Europe, particularly strong in France, Germany, and Spain.
Despite a 0.1 percent drop in overall Q2 sales volumes due to a 29 percent decline in highly profitable light commercial vehicle (LCV) sales, Renault maintained strong momentum in passenger cars, which grew by 8.4 percent in H1 2025.
The decline in vans was attributed to an unfavorable base effect, product lineup updates, and a European market slump, as noted by Renault’s global sales chief Ivan Segal, Reuters news report said. Nevertheless, the company expects to regain market share in the commercial segment in H2.
The EV push also extends to Renault’s premium brand Alpine, whose electric A290 model drove an 85 percent rise in brand registrations in H1. 76 percent of Alpine’s total sales are now electric. Dacia too is accelerating its electrification, with 23.5 percent of its sales being electrified, and its Spring EV sales up 62.5 percent from the previous year.
Renault is balancing product innovation with geographic diversification. It posted a 16.3 percent growth in sales outside Europe, targeting higher-growth markets such as Latin America, Turkey, Morocco, and South Korea through the deployment of models like Kardian and Grand Koleos. While over 70 percent of its sales still come from Europe — exposing the brand to economic headwinds and intensifying competition from Chinese EV makers — its global expansion aims to mitigate this risk.
The company’s strategy remains focused on retail customers and profitability, with over 56 percent of European sales to private buyers, and residual values consistently 4 to 13 points above competitors. Its product pipeline for 2025 includes seven new vehicles — like the electric Renault 4 E-Tech and Alpine A390 — and two major facelifts. The €25,000 version of the Renault 5 E-Tech is also expected to boost EV accessibility in Europe.
Backed by robust electrification efforts and a targeted international rollout, Renault is aligning its operations with long-term sustainability goals, including a commitment to carbon neutrality in Europe by 2040.
Baburajan Kizhakedath