Our history

Discover the key moments in our history, from the founding of Renault in 1898 through to the present day. Relive an extraordinary industrial and human adventure packed with iconic models, landmark innovations, sporting exploits and decisive partnerships.

2024

Founding of Flexis

Renault Group and Volvo Group announced the founding of Flexis SAS, a joint venture for a revolutionary generation of electric LCVs.

Founding of HORSE Powertrain Limited

Renault Group and Geely officially launched HORSE Powertrain Limited, global leader in internal combustion engines, transmissions and hybrids.

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Launch of Renault 5 E-Tech electric

Renault launches Renault 5 E-Tech electric. a vehicle symbolizing Group strategy with the Renaulution recovery plan, its industrial renewal and the shift of its iconic brand to electric vehicles. Packed with electrical and digital technology, Renault 5 E-Tech electric is a competitively priced vehicle made in France.

2023

Reorganisation of the Group

The Group reorganised its business around four entities: Alpine, Ampere, Mobilize and The Future is Neutral. The objective is to focus resources on the value chains created by the transformation of the automotive industry: intelligent electric vehicles (iEVs), new mobility services and the circular economy, along with ICE and hybrid vehicles.

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Reveal of Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric

Renault presented its first all-electric family vehicle designed for sustainability. Assembled in France at the Douai plant, with an electric motor from the Megafactory in Cléon, New Scenic E-Tech electric is charting a visionary course towards safer and more sustainable mobility. At least 24% of the materials used in Scenic E-Tech Electric come from the circular economy and the vehicle is 90% recyclable by weight in an industrial facility, in compliance with Directive 2005/64/EC.

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